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natural deodorant diy recipe

EVERYDAY LIFE

Natural Deodorant – a DIY recipe

May 6, 2021
I stopped using ‘normal’ deodorant years ago, there are a lot of health concerns over regular deodorants, and I try to use as much natural product as I can. I’ve tried so many different natural deodorants over the years, some good, some awful. Some irritated my skin, others didn’t make a tiny bit of difference....

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Winter Warmer Bath Melts

December 15, 2015
These easy to make Bath Melts are a great gift idea for Christmas – they’d be perfect to give to a teacher or Gran for a handmade present. My girls and I love them, not only do they smell fab, they leave your skin soft and silky too. I often make them with Chamomile andLavender...

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Lavender Rose Bath Salts

December 3, 2015
When it’s cold outside, nothing beats a soak in the bath to warm you up and leave you relaxed. I don’t get the chance for a long, hot bath anywhere near enough, so when I do I make sure I really indulge! These homemade bath salts are a great addition to a tub. Salt baths...

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Peppermint Sugar Scrub

November 27, 2015
If you’re beginning to think about Christmas {who isn’t} and love the idea of giving homemade gifts, then this is for you! I always plan to be organised and make things through the year, but it never happens. You can whip up a batch or two of these in half an hour tops, and not...

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FOOD

Sunday strolls and elderberry syrup

September 30, 2015
Sunday morning we woke up, and it was one of those beautiful Autumn mornings. Crisp, cool and sunny. We had a quick breakfast and decided to take an early morning stroll, along to the park and to collect some elderberries. I like to make up a batch of elderberry syrup around about now, to see...

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Make your own lipbalm

December 9, 2014
It’s actually surprisingly easy to make your own lipbalm. It makes for a great gift or stocking filler – you’ll get kudos points for the handmade gift! You can customise it to suit the person who you’re giving it to, and they’ll think you super clever for making your own. This is my favourite recipe...

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Make it: Nursery Mobile DIY

November 4, 2014
I wanted a mobile to hang in Beastie’s nursery, but something a little different… not cutesy, or particularly ‘babyish’ if that makes any sense. Inspired by dream catcher’s, whimsy and with a dash of boho, I put together this easy mobile last week. You can adapt the colours to suit, and I think it would...

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