Why weeds are wonderful
When you think of superfoods you probably don’t think of weeds. But there are many found-at-a-roadside plants common to the UK that can provide a whole host of health benefits....
Tag: natural living
Natural Deodorant – a DIY recipe
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...
Winter Warmer Bath Melts
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...
Lavender Rose Bath Salts
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...
Peppermint Sugar Scrub
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...
Sunday strolls and elderberry syrup
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...
Make your own lipbalm
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...
Essential Oil Remedy for Cold Sores
I’m unlucky enough to get cold sores, when I’m stressed or tired, or when I get a cold. They’re sore and itchy, and just not nice! Thankfully, this essential oil...
How to make your house smell like Christmas
The kiddos opened the envelope in the advent calender I made them to find the card that says ‘Put the tree up’ – they are SO excited {and so am...
Pinecone Firelighters
Autumn – hot chocolate, warm blankets, log fires, games around the fire.. I love this time of year! One of my favourite things about our home is that we have...
Peppermint and Rosewater Sugar Scrub
The older I’ve gotten, the more I pay attention to what it is I’m using on my body. I pay attention to all those crazy sounding ingredients...
Homemade bath melts
These are my favourite thing to add to my baths lately, made with sweet almond oil and cocoa butter they leave your skin soft and silky. They are perfect if...
Relaxing Bath Teas
Bath Teas are another of my favourite ways to relax, and a great way to get herbs into your bath! All these recipes, you can steep them in a small...
Homemade Lotion Bars
I love these Lotion Bars, I always have a few around the house. I us e them for my hands, for my legs, the kiddos, and dry spots of skin....
How to make your own Lavender Oil
I love lavender, it’s one of my favourite herbs, and we’re lucky enough to have lots growing in our garden. One of my favourite things to use the lavender for...