Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
With the colder weather hitting Australia and the house being closed up with the heater cranked I noticed last night a bit of a smell about the place.
I know what the smell is as son number 2 (bless him) vomited all over my carpet earlier this week.
Having never had to deal … Read More ...
The Coconut Water revelation has been a phenomenon internationally. Coconut water – the clear liquid inside a young coconut – is a nutritional goldmine. The ultimate form of hydration, it is a natural isotonic that is high in potassium (more than bananas) and natural minerals. One cup of coconut water contains more electrolytes (free ions … Read More ...
Bicarbonate of soda 
or baking soda
has many different uses in the household. Although much more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you just as well, if not better. Use it in the following ways:
1. To make your own baking powder, stir … Read More ...
I find that the more kids you have the less diligent you are with certain things. With my first I changed nappies religiously so Baby H was dry and comfortable. Not so with my second Baby L, sometimes it is so hectic in the morning ( and he is happy enough ) that I don’t … Read More ...
Did you know that fabric softeners and dryer sheets generally contain ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, camphor, ethanol, limonene, linalool, and a-Terpineol? These chemicals can cause respiratory irritation, headache, nausea, dizziness, anemia, liver and kidney damage, central nervous system disorders, and respiratory edema. Many of them have EPA warnings to wash hands after handling and some … Read More ...
Nettle Beer
One of the most delightful medicines for joint pain
1 pound/500g raw sugar
2 lemons
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1 ounce/30g cream of tartar
5 quarts/5 liters water
2 pounds/1 kilo nettle tops
1 ounce/30g live yeast
Place sugar, lemon peel (no white), lemon juice, and cream of tartar in a large crock.
In a separate … Read More ...
The herb Eyebright has astringent and antibacterial properties to drawl out infections such as pink eye and soothe eyes.
Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried eyebright herb
.
Steep for 10 minutes; Strain and allow to cool.
Now you can use … Read More ...
This remedy lets you sleep very sound all night. Not to be taken by children ( for obvious reasons )
1-lemon
1/4-cup maple syrup
1/4-cup hot water
2-tablespoons brandy
Squeeze all the juice out of the lemon.
Mix lemon juice with the 1/4 cup maple syrup. Then add 1/4th-cup hot water, and 2 tablespoons of … Read More ...
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2-quarts water
1-teaspoon baking soda
7-teaspoons sugar
1- (1/4 oz.) packet unsweetened kool-aid -OR- lemonade mix (any flavor)
1/2-teaspoon salt or salt substitute
Mix all together.
Store in fridge for NO more then 3 days. can be made into ice cubes.… Read More ...
2- cups of water
1/3- cup (80%) alcohol- rubbing alcohol or vodka, etc.
Zipper- top plastic bag
Combine water and alcohol in a zipper-top bag. Seal top and freeze. The alcohol keeps it from freezing solid and creates a gel-like ice pack. You can add food colouring to the water to your … Read More ...
1 small muslin drawstring bag (you can usually get these at craft stores)
dried lavender flowers
2-3 drops lavender essential oil
Fill the muslin bag with the dried lavender and add the essential oil. Close the bag tightly and throw in the dryer. Your clothes and towels will come out soft and … Read More ...
1 oz cayenne
3 oz arnica infused oil
3/4 oz beeswax
20 drops white camphor essential oil
20 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil
20 drops rosemary essential oil
30 drops clary sage
essential oil
10 drops sweet birch
essential oil
Melt beeswax, add infused oils and stir well. Let cool a bit before … Read More ...
Heres a simple recipe for making your own hand sanitizer, easy to make and at least you will know what is in it 🙂
YOU WILL NEED
1 cup Aloe Vera Gel
(or you can make your own)
3/4 cup of rubbing alcohol
2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
8-10 drops tea tree or lavender essential oil … Read More ...
Alot of people ask me where they can buy certain ingredients when they want to make a recipe I have posted. Introducing Pine Meadows Utah based wholesale supplier of candle and soap making supplies, fragrance oils, essential oils, lip balm flavours, clays salts and botanicals. Be sure to check out there free recipe section and … Read More ...
