Everyone is busy talking about 2020 as though all the problems will float away as the clock strikes midnight on 31st December, 2020. And yet there are many places around the world that are still in a very bad way. If we move into 2021 with a vague hope of things being better we will Continue Reading
Festive Ham and Pasta Bake
This recipe might be handy at Christmas time to use up that left over ham or perhaps to feed a crowd! It is another recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book. We hope you enjoy this dish with your family. What you will need: 250 grams pasta or noodles (use what you have or your favourite!) Continue Reading
Homemade Christmas Gifts: Christmas Cheer Slice
Are you looking for something a little different for Christmas gifts this year? Christmas food is something that is always welcome, especially for those people who don’t cook a lot. This recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book is simple to make and it looks impressive. What you will need: Topping ingredients: 30 grams butter 1 tablespoon Continue Reading
Reusable Makeup Remover Pads
It is so easy to make your own Homemade Christmas Gifts for friends and family. I often make Christmas treats to eat. This year I am branching out and making a range of practical beauty products. We are on a path towards reducing waste in our household as well as reducing the amount of toxic Continue Reading
Makeup Removers – keeping it cheap, simple and safe!
I have never been one to spend up big on makeup or makeup removal so when I started making my own personal care products I was very pleased to find that I could keep it cheap, simple and safe! I have been making a makeup removal mixture for about 2 years now to be used Continue Reading
Homemade Christmas Gifts: Christmas Wreath
Have you ever made a Christmas Wreath? There are many types of wreaths to make and over the years I have made quite a few. This year I decided to make one with material scraps as I have lots of bits and pieces left from making face masks. I am also not too keen to Continue Reading
Homemade Christmas Gifts: Individually Wrapped Boiled Fruit Cakes
It is so simple to have a Homemade Christmas and this recipe is a great place to start. It is a tried and true recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book. She made it for years and I have been making it for at least 25 years to gift small cakes to friends and family each Christmas. Continue Reading
Homemade Christmas Gifts: Knitted Dishcloths
We have been on a mission to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals in our home and at the same time we have been reducing the amount of one use plastic we use too. We have silicone covers and containers with lids to store our food in the fridge and we opt for paper bags Continue Reading
Homemade Christmas Gifts: Festive Face Masks
The wearing of face masks has been quite a controversial topic in 2020. Some States in Australia mandate the wearing of masks, others highly recommend wearing them and some seem not to care. Indeed, it took months of research and lobbying by medical professionals for governments to even acknowledge that mask wearing might be helpful Continue Reading
4 Great Sugar Based Scrubs
Do you know what a scrub is? It can consist of a range of substances but basically it is something that can be used to freshen and exfoliate the skin. I have just made 4 great sugar based scrubs and would like to share the recipes with you. Scrubs make great gifts!!! I love using Continue Reading