If you are like us and wanting to cut down the toxic load around your house you might want to try this spray. We have some problems with fungus on our hydrangea bushes at this time of the year and are reluctant to spray with a commercial chemical. So last year we gave this spray […]
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If your regular shampoo and conditioner are not doing the job, you might like to try this leave in conditioning blend of Essential Oils. It leaves your hair smelling fresh! What you will need: 3/4 cup of cooled, boiled water 3 tablespoons vegetable glycerine 10 drops each of the following Essential Oils: Lavender Clary […]
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We all need to freshen the air in our homes from time to time. Whilst diffusing is a great way to fill your home with wonderful Essential Oils, there are some jobs that require a more targeted approach. For example, you may need to freshen up the bathroom or a smelly garbage bin. It is […]
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I must admit I have never been one for spending a lot of money on makeup, let alone its removal. The removal products on the market are not cheap! But when I started making my own health and beauty products, I found that it was so easy to make my own removal pads that I […]
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The beauty industry is huge – as I am sure you know, and the constant stream of new products coming on the market each year are expensive, smelly ( i.e. highly perfumed) and contain a complex mix of chemicals. But do they work? Could you make your own nourishing cream that contains only simple and […]
Continue ReadingCoping with COVID-19 Days – the Good, Bad and Ugly
How are you Coping? How are you coping in these difficult times? We all deal with troubles in different ways and there will be days through this COVID-19 crisis where we can only see the bad and the ugly. But other days we will see the good!! We have moved through a number of different […]
Continue ReadingAmazing Essential Oils to Try Now
We have been using Essential Oils in our household for the past two years and we would love to help you discover their value too – for your health, for cleaning, for beauty and for your sheer enjoyment! There are so many oils that you could use but it can be quite confusing when you […]
Continue ReadingAmazing Essential Oils to Try: Lemongrass Oil
Lemongrass Oil Main Constituents: Geranial, neral, Geraniol Description: Lemongrass Oil promotes healthy digestion and is known for its purifying properties. It is also toning for the skin. Ways we use Lemongrass Oil: Health: Cooking for your Health Lemongrass Oil is good for your digestion so why not add a drop of Lemongrass Oil to your […]
Continue ReadingAmazing Essential Oils to Try: Oregano Oil
Oregano Oil Main Constituents: Carvacrol, thymol Description: Oregano Oil has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and it supports immune health and respiratory function when taken internally. It also has strong cleansing properties and has antimicrobial properties. Ways we use Oregano Oil: Health: Personal Health and Immunity Oregano Oil is an important addition to what is […]
Continue ReadingAmazing Essential Oils to Try: Lavender Oil
Lavender Oil Main Constituents: Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Ocimene Description: Lavender Oil has calming and relaxing qualities that make it useful for a wide range of applications for your health and beauty and for the general wellbeing of your household. Ways we use Lavender Oil Health: I often search for Essential Oil solutions to health […]
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