In part of our effort to move to a more natural, chemical free home, we are changing over our cleaning products as we use them up. The first product I finished was the windex glass cleaner. This great non-toxic DIY Glass and Mirror Cleaner is quick and easy to make and is now one of my cleaning staples.This glass and mirror cleaner works well when cleaning with newspaper, though I have used it with a quality glass microfibre cloth with ...
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DIY Reed Diffuser with Essential Oils
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Reed diffusers look great and help keep your house smelling wonderful. The only problem is the artificial fragrances that are used in bought reed diffusers. The good news is that you can make your own, for a fraction of the cost. This DIY Reed Diffuser is also quick to make, and make great presents as well. For the base oil, I like to use fractionated coconut oil or sweet almond as they are thinner oils and will travel up ...
7 Tips for Gardening with Kids
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Now is a great time to get outside and get gardening with your kids, letting them grow their own veggie garden. Not only will they get to enjoy some healthy foods at the end, it will also help them with things such as responsibility, self confidence, creativity, co-operation and an appreciation of their natural environment.The key is to keep it a fun experience for your kids, allowing them to dig and explore their environment and if ...
Grapefruit Sugar Scrub
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This luxurious Grapefruit Sugar Scrub is so easy to make with only 3 ingredients! This simple home-spa treatment will nourish your skin and give it a smooth-looking glow.Grapefruit essential oil has a sweet, invigorating aroma that is also considered a natural stress-fighter as well as being anti-immflammorty. It is commonly used to fight throat and respiratory issues as well as fatigue and muscle aches. To make this ...
Homemade Vapour Rub
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I have always used Vicks Vaporub with our boys when they have a cold coming on. I would rub it on their chests, back and bottoms of feet. But, after reading the ingredients in this product, I decided to try and whip up a batch of my own; a more natural vapour rub.To make this vapour rub, you will need:1/2 cup (100g) coconut oil 1/4 cup (55g) shea butter 2 TBSP (30g) beeswax essential oilsTo make this vapour ...
DIY Floor Cleaner
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With kids running around, the floors in our house seem to get dirty very quickly. I clean the floors quite often, making sure to clean away all the grime and germs with every mop. This is my favourite DIY Floor Cleaner which I use all year round on all of my tiled floors.To make this floor cleaner, you will need: mop bucket and mop 3L Hot Water 1 cup white vinegar 10-15 drops Essential Oils - such as lemon, orange, ...
DIY Reusable Thieves Cleaning Wipes
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I find wipes are the easiest way to clean up the house. I go through a lot of them as I use them in every room in the house. Store bought wipes are full of chemicals, so to reduce chemicals and waste, I now make my own Reusable Cleaning Wipes. I use these wipes all them time, on bench tops, bathroom sinks, dining room table and even the doorknobs and light switches, especially during the cold and flu season. These wipes are ...
20 Essential Oil Roller Bottle Recipes
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Roller bottles are one of the easiest ways to use essential oils. They make topical application simple. This is a collection of 20 Essential Oil Roller Bottle Recipes that I always have pre-made and ready to go.I love roller bottles. They are also a great time saver and can be transported easily. No more having to fumble around with oil bottles, carrier oils and then mixing when you are in need. Just grab your already pre-made and diluted ...
DIY Spice Labels
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My spice jars have always been a mess, but in our new house, I have a draw that I have decided to dedicate to my spice jars. I purchased my jars of Ikea and Kmart. These printable DIY Spice Labels fit these jars perfectly and are a great way to keep your spices organised. Materials NeededVinyl Printable Sticky Sheets printer Spice Jars scissorsI love to cook and have a ton of different spices that I kept in the ...
Keeping Christmas Simple
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Can you believe that Christmas is almost here again? Hasn't the year gone fast? Now is the time to think about planning for this special event without getting overwhelmed. We are looking forward to having a lovely day, without breaking the bank. Here are some of the ways you can plan to keep your Christmas simple this year.Set a BudgetThe first thing to do is set a budget. Work out what you are going to spend on gifts for each person, ...