After making some apple crumble with apples, I had a lot of apple peel and cores left over that I didn't want to waste. There is so much you can do with left over apple scraps and here is one of them - Apple Scrap Jelly. If you don't have a lot of apple scraps, you could freeze the ones you do have and continue adding to them until you have enough to make this Apple Scrap Jelly. Also, it doesn't matter if they are all red, or all ...
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DIY Reusable Beeswax Wraps
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A great, green alternative to disposable cling-wrap is beeswax wraps. They are so easy to make, though can be a little fiddly at times, but they work great. DIY Reusable Beeswax Wraps To make these, I tried two different methods. I found the oven method so much easier and quicker as I could have two wraps going at once - two shelves in the oven. What you will need: Beeswax Beads Fabric - thin, cotton fabric Pinking ...
DIY Vanilla Extract
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Vanilla extract is one of the easiest things you are going to learn to make. It requires only 2 ingredients and makes your homemade baked goods taste and smell amazing. The bonus with your homemade vanilla extract is that you can fill it with more vodka as it runs out, which makes is a great gift that will keep on giving. Ingredients: 1 cup (8 oz) vodka 3 whole vanilla beans glass jars Method: ...
Calming Lavender Bath Bombs
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Nothing is better than a nice, warm bath after a long days work and these DIY Calming Lavender Bath Bombs are sure to help you relax. Bathing helps soothe the skin, ease achy muscles and calm you down. These Lavender Bath Bombs are great for calming and relaxing with the therapeutic properties of essential oils. DIY Calming Lavender Bath Bombs Ingredients: 1 cup baking soda (bicarb soda in Australia) ½ cup cornstarch (cornflour ...
DIY Magnesium Body Lotion
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Magnesium is a crucial mineral for our bodies as it is used in many different body functions including digestion and promoting a healthy heart, but due to many people's diet, many of us have a magnesium deficiency. To increase your intake of magnesium, your could try eating more foods that contain this mineral, take a magnesium bath or use this calming magnesium body lotion. So, how do you know you are suffering from a deficiency of ...
DIY Cracked Foot and Heel Balm
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We live in a place that has very hot summers and cold winters, thought this winter has been an especially cold one for us with many nights under 0˚C which is unusual. Due to this, our skin has been a lot dryer than normal. My sons and husbands hands started cracking as well as my sons feet. I had been using commercial hand soap, as I had run out of my homemade one and as soon as I switched to my DIY Natural hand soap, their hands started ...
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 ...
Slow-Cooker Caramel in A Can
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Normally, I make my own condensed milk. You can use this to make your own caramel, but there is something about slow-cooker caramel in a can that makes the caramel so delectable. It's just amazing! It also makes for a great caramel tart. To make Slow-Cooker Condensed Milk Caramel, you will need: a tin of condensed milk water a slow cooker Directions: Place a sheet of baking paper in the bottom of your slow-cooker. This ...
Easy DIY Peppermint Foot Soak
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This Peppermint Foot Soak is a wonderful, easy, DIY project for those who want to pamper and soothe tired feet. It also makes a great present for the people that are on their feet all day for their tired tootsies! A nice way for them to end their day. This foot soak uses Peppermint Essential Oil which offers many aromatherapy benefits, including boosting energy and soothing tired muscles. It also has antibacterial and anti-fungal ...