Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
After contracting Viral Meningitis a few years ago I became obsessed with Hand Sanitizer. I got sick after the swine flu peak in 2009. I literally have a bottle of the “bought stuff” at my front door for people to use when they come in and leave if they so desire. I hate snotty kids … Read More ...
Suggestive early warning signs of magnesium insufficiency:
Physical and mental fatigue
Persistent under-eye twitch
Tension in the upper back, shoulders and neck
Headaches
Pre-menstrual fluid retention and/or breast tenderness
Possible manifestations of magnesium deficiency include:
Low energy
Fatigue
Weakness
Confusion
Nervousness
Anxiousness
Irritability
Seizures (and tantrums)
Poor digestion
PMS and hormonal imbalances
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This article shares the healing properties of Cypress Essential oil. When rubbed onto the bladder area it can help prevent night time accidents. If you want to find out more on how it work then check out the full blog post by Campwander.com. Sometimes it’s worth giving something natural a try but make sure you … Read More ...
These DIY cold packs are perfect if you have little kidlets in the house. You can use them for bumps and bruises as well as keeping lunch boxes chilled. The bright colors are a little fun and also make it easy for kids to identify their own. This free tutorial also comes with a cloth … Read More ...
Even us boring mum’s like a splash of color every now and then. How about creating your own stylish piece with only a few supplies. This polka dot clutch will hold your purse and phone on any date night. Full tutorial can be found here.… Read More ...
This Eczema lotion uses 5 basic ingredients that you can mix and match to suit your own bodies needs. As everyone reacts differently to different oils it might take a few batches until you find a lotion of salve that suits your skin type. Try some of our other recipes from previous blog posts too. … Read More ...
I am carrying on the Gypsy theme from Wednesday’s post Style Me Quick – Bohemian Gypsy. These barefoot sandal patterns are perfect for beach Gypsy’s. They are also great for keeping in the car should you child get in without shoes ,pop a pair of these on them and hopefully no one will notice your … Read More ...
The family rumor is that I come from a line of Gypsy’s. It’s not hard to believe then why I am drawn to this type of style. It’s definitely a new trend that is hitting the world. Maybe it’s time for you to get in touch with the Gypsy in you. This round up covers … Read More ...
The hot summer months have passed and our hair has definitely seen better days because of it. However, the crisp fall wind, and harsh winter cold will be no exception, so be prepared to treat your tresses with a little extra TLC. We have found 7 different recipes for you to try out on your … Read More ...
I hate cleaning and laundry but I am willing to do a load if my laundry comes out smelling amazingly good. These Re-usable DIY Laundry dryer sheets are so simple to make. They would make a great alternative housewarming gift for friends and family too. Full tutorial on how to make these can be found … Read More ...
Well I have finally decided to give Apple Cider Vinegar a try. I have been researching it heaps and you can see this great article here at eatingbirdfood.com. But My reason for taking it is not weight-loss (sure that would be great) it is for cleansing out a 6mm annoying little stone in my … Read More ...
Like all DIY beauty accessories, the makeup brush that you use everyday is used quickly and forgotten even faster.
But it needs a little TLC as well. This brush builds up grease and grime from your own face and you should be cleaning it regularly. How regularly, well that really depends on you.
To give … Read More ...
I am not going to take sides on the ADHD controversial wall but I have been asked to share this Essential oil recipe. This blend of oils, which not only helped one woman but has many more praising it’s Natural ability. Check out the full article as well as details on where to get this. … Read More ...
This is not a high tech tutorial but it is a darn cute one! These kids soaps are so easy to make that you don’t need to buy a huge amount of supplies to get started. I know two little kidlets in my house that would love to get washed with these soaps. Getting the … Read More ...
Who knew that dollar store soap petals could look so lovely? This rose ball is made using individual petals from a box of soap roses. These would look beautiful in a bathroom of a Wedding or other event. Though I am guessing you would need to add a little sign so that people knew to … Read More ...