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
Cooking with Oils: Individual Steamed Christmas Puddings (Thermomix Recipe)
This recipe is quick to make – unlike many pudding recipe where you need to steam the pudding for 6 hours! It is also handy to have some small puddings on hand for those unexpected guests or as a gift for someone living alone or unable to cook! What you will need: 125g each Continue Reading
Ginger Shortbread Creams
These biscuits are perfect for afternoon tea. The recipe is out of Mum’s Recipe Book but I have spiced it up by adding Ginger Essential Oil to the Cream and some Cinnamon Essential Oil to the biscuit base. I hope you enjoy these sweet and spicy treats. What you will need: Biscuits: 1/2 cup butter Continue Reading
Cheese Muffins
This is an old recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book. They are a simple alternative to scones or bread and can be served on a range of occasions. These muffins can be made as tiny muffins for afternoon tea or as larger ones to serve with a hearty casserole. I personally think they are great with Continue Reading