How many times have you said that this week? I spend many hours finding tutorials and recipes for cleaning your house, your home, your car and your kids but I thought this year we might throw in a few posts about cleaning up our emotional state. After all this is a blog about beauty, bath … Read More ...
New Year’s Resolutions – The ones you should make
Another year is about to pass and like most people, we are wishing it farewell!
Hoping that next year will be better or at the very least different. I don’t think most of us have actually had a crappy year but we/people in general rarely take the time to appreciate the good days. We get … Read More ...
How To Deal With Christmas Stress
Christmas is a crazy time of year, so much to do and so much expected of us. But maybe just maybe you need to take a moment to breathe. We found this article filled with 5 simple steps to beating stress. As you can imagine one of the tips is saying NO. Remember you can’t … Read More ...
Christmas School Gifts
Christmas in Australia is all about Summer and the sun. (Crazy right!)
When my kids asked for presents for their school friends I just had to try and bring in these sunglasses I got stuck with after a wrong order was sent out to me last year.
I found this cute free printable for “May … Read More ...
Updated: Home-Made Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer
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 ...
Are You Deficient in Magnesium?
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
Inability to sleep… Read More ...
6 All-Natural Remedies To Kick That Cold
Spring is a season of rebirth and renewal, with flowers blooming and the world coming alive once again after the long, cold winter. However, the changing weather can also bring with it some unpleasant side effects, such as frequent temperature changes and unpredictable storms. These fluctuations in the climate can often lead to weakened immune … Read More ...
Ginger Detox Soak
I love ginger, I love ginger tea, I love ginger chocolates so soaking myself in Ginger really does appeal to me. triedandtrueblog.com shares this simple recipe to get you started with a love for ginger. Ginger can help kick cold symptoms to the curb with it’s natural healing powers.
… Read More ...DIY – No Lye Soap Whip
This whipped soap recipe comes from SavyNaturalista who whipped up a batch of hardened liquid soap to create this light and fluffy whipped cream soap. For this recipe you need soap, coconut oil and glycerin. All the ingredients are easy to obtain and safe. This project would be great for tweens and teens looking at … Read More ...
Night time Cherry Smoothie For Insomnia and Weightloss
According to Dr OZ a few cherries can make a big difference. This sleeping smoothie as it is called is sweeping across the internet.
Cherries are a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals, including potassium, calcium, vitamin A and folic acid. They are also well known for their antioxidant properties.
Potassium can reduce the … Read More ...
21 Unexpected ways to treat pain
From minor headaches to muscle sprains and toothaches. You will be amazed at some of these suggestions for relieving pain. Have a headache? c]Chew down on a pencil to relieve the ache. ( I am guessing biting something like a plastic spoon would also be just as productive. (If it actually works that is)
I … Read More ...
Soap Recipe – Strawberry Marshmallow
This dreamy looking soap comes from Saltwaterhappy.com and it looks good enough to eat!
Check out her detailed instructions and extra images for more inspiration.
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DIY Natural Cough Drops
Once again I have been hit with a cold/flu thing. This time it has gone right to my throat and left me unable to shout at the kids which means they are getting away with everything.
I seem to be popping chemical tablet over and over again and really felt the need to find something … Read More ...
DIY: Antibacterial Moisturizing Lotion
In the northeastern United States, it’s barely safe to leave your house as there are so many germs. Everywhere. And of course the air is dry and cold, and hand sanitizers just make that worse. Thankfully Jillee, from One Good Thing, just reposted her moisturizing lotion tutorial and she kicked it up a notch … Read More ...
Tutorial: Natural Honey Citrus Cough Syrup
Every single person I know in New England is coughing. This has been one tough flu-virus season! So the timing is perfect to try out a natural honey citrus syrup from Monica at The Yummy Life. She says this is great for coughs or sore throats, and she offers five different flavor combinations. I’m … Read More ...