Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
There is something mildly horrifying about looking down at a favourite ring or necklace and realising it has gone from “sparkly and loved” to “did I dig this out of the back of a drawer from 1998?” Jewellery has a funny way of collecting everything — lotion, soap residue, perfume, hairspray, body oils, dust, and … Read More ...
Cocolo’s philosophy is simple – to create the best natural, ethical and delicious chocolate. I consider myself to be quite the connoisseur when it comes to chocolate. I have eaten and enjoyed many different types over the years. I came across Cocolo in a health food mag and contacted the company for some to be … Read More ...
Thank you to all who entered out recent giveaway from Grateful Body Skincare . Competition is now closed and I am happy to announce the lucky winner as………. drumroll please………..A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Stephanie S. I have emailed you to inform you of your prize 🙂
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ENFLEURAGE ………. huh, pardon what is she on about now I hear you mutter under your breath 🙂 Well until today I had no idea what it was either. ENFLEURAGE – the art of capturing the scent of flowers in some kind of fat for later use as a perfume. That got you thinking didn’t … Read More ...
Do you remember years ago when you had a cold and your mum would put Vick’s
in a bowl with boiling water and you would put your head over the bowl with a towel thrown over the top to keep the steam and heat locked in while you took deep breaths to help clear all … Read More ...
Putting out a bowl of potpourri is an instant pick-me-up. It’s pretty and it’s a natural air freshener. I recently had a recipe/tutorial shared with me via Carolyn Garris of Carolyns Homework . Not only is the tutorial easy to follow but once you are done with your potpourri you can “GO GREEN” and compost … Read More ...
So you’ve opened your fave mag and there is Kim Kardashian ( so over her personally ) and her amazing eye make-up. The pictures in todays magazines promise you the consumer longer lashes, which you believe because …….. well……look at that gorgeous model on the page sporting ridiculously thick and amazing lashes, it must be … Read More ...
There is no doubt that the must-have look of the season in both cosmetics and fashion subsume those velvety, varying colours somewhere between purple and red. Whether it be deep plums, rich cabernets or spicy raisins. Now is the time to throw away your self tanner and embrace the changing seasons with 5 new products … Read More ...
Homemade Baby Powder (Talc-free)
½ cup corn starch
½ cup Arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon dried ground chamomile
1 tablespoon dried ground lavender
¼ cup finely ground oats
Blend well and put in a shaker style bottle. Now you can powder your baby’s little bottom safely.… Read More ...
Celebrating 90 years since Weleda
‘s founding in 1921 by renowned Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner and Dutch medical doctor Dr Ita Wegman who together developed anthroposophic medicine (the simple yet powerful way to utilise nature’s medicines to stimulate the body to ‘heal itself’. )
Weleda has maintained this past wisdom and endeavours to source the … Read More ...
A big thank you to all who entered. Congratulations to Chrissy you are the lucky winner of the Motives® Rich Formula Lipstick Giveaway I have emailed you. Thanks again 🙂
A big thank you to all who entered. Congratulations to Angela you are the lucky winner of the Miessence Organics Giveaway I have emailed you. Thanks again 🙂… Read More ...
Mouthwash is a neat little invention. It’s an easy way to feel like your mouth is totally clean and fresh smelling in a matter of seconds…all easily achieved without your toothbrush. So it’s no wonder that mouthwash is so popular. But really ask yourself why would you pour chemicals into your mouth, supporting the production … Read More ...
There are some household smells you can politely ignore… and then there are carpet smells. Anyone who has ever dealt with pets, kids, damp winter rooms, or the dreaded “someone was sick on the carpet” situation knows exactly what I mean. You clean the spot, you open the windows, you convince yourself it’s gone — … 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 ...
