DIY fabric softener – No artificial stuff in this one! This will take you about 2 mins to make. • 1 cup salt • 1 cup hot water • 3 cups white vinegar • 20 drops essential oil (I used Lavender) Mix all together until the salt dissolves. That’s it! Ready…
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DIY: Handmade disinfectant wipes
How to make your own wipes >> I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. There are lots of tutorials on Pinterest so I thought I’d give it a go. I use wipes a lot in my house. Do you? I’ve ditched the fragrance (because of this) and I…
How to stop the spread of germs in your home this winter
Is your home making you sick? Did you know that air pollution inside your home can be up to five times worse than outside?? Within each room of your home bacteria can be lurking and germs will spread. If the kids have coughed all over the cushions, touched the door…
How to Clean Your Home for a VIRUS
Everyone is madly cleaning at the moment. I want to let you know that I am not telling you how to NOT get the virus. I’m just sharing some sensible cleaning ideas you should be practicing now (and forever!). COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a VIRUS, not a bacteria. Hot soapy water…
7 things your home can live without
There are many things we can live without in our homes. You can still live comfortably and not miss them at all. If you prefer to feel like your home has grown in space (rather than feeling like you’ve outgrown grown the space) never has there been a more motivating…
6 Awesome Ways to Use Eucalyptus Around the Home
Eucalyptus is a great essential oil to have on hand as it can be used to clean so many areas around the home. A little goes a long way and its scent can offer a refreshing aroma around the house. Check out these 6 awesome ways you can use Eucalyptus…
Want to live more minimal? Ditch these 8 things…
It’s really hard to let go of things I know. But I promise it’s so freeing when you clean your stuff up. I’ve written about organisation lots before. Here’s 8 things to ditch if you want to live minimal… 1. Freebies – think calendars, magnets, stubby holders and all the…
18 things to declutter today
Here’s a list of 18 things I bet you can get rid of today. We all have some of these random items laying around. What’s the worst that could happen if you got rid of it? I always ask myself this when I’m in a mood for tossing stuff. I…
5 ways to make your home smell good
1. Make a room spray Homemade recipes are the best because you have have them ready in moments. So simple to make your own. No artificial fragrances. All low-tox and SOOOOO much better for your mood and the environment. You will need Glass or aluminium spray bottle Recipe Teaspoon witch…
My clothes were never pure white and fresh smelling after washing. Then I did this!
There are lots of tricks you can do to keep your whites WHITE. I wrote about how to wash your sheets here. Here’s a strip wash recipe I found which works! The build up of laundry detergent, chemicals or improper washing techniques can leave clothes, towels, sheets, pillowcases and quilts needing…
How to deep clean your home
Brought to you by Britex. With so many of us in social isolation right now, many of us find ourselves with time to tackle the jobs we keep putting off. Carpet cleaning included! My husband and I both work full time and with 3 teenage boys living here too, things…
20 things you can clean in the dishwasher
Your dishwasher could work harder you know! It can clean a lot more things than you realise. It’s such a handy little fella. There are some items you should avoid throwing in the dishwasher – like fragile, wooden, cast iron, copper and such – but there are many you can.…
Make your own hand santiser
Make your own hand sanitiser!! Okely dokely… So you know I love my low tox, but there’s some serious yuckies out there right now. I don’t loooovvveee all the alcohol but it’s better than all the store bought stuff (if you can get any!). How to make your own hand…
I made a new essential oils website
I’ve been busy building a new essential oils website. I’ve gathered content that I’ve previously written here only blog, inside my Facebook group and grabbed bits from my Instagram to make one central place for EVERYONE to use. It should be easy to navigate – information on oils/products/ordering… ANYONE can…
How to keep your white sheets white
How do you keep your white sheets white? I LOVE white sheets. I sleep with them and have for years. Occasionally I change to a pattern or darker colour, but mostly I always come back to them. If you also love white sheets you’ll know that over time they start…