I ain’t no beauty blogger and these days I’m considered as ‘mature age’ when it comes to my skin! Over the last 10 years I’ve hated my skin. Immuno-compromised, lots of medication, pigmentation, skin cancers (skin grafts too), dehydration… blah blah. Anyway, I’ve really been trying to take better care…
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Use magic erasers to clean everything
Magic Erasers are actually made of melamine foam, which has been used for decades as an insulation and soundproofing material. Now we’ve discovered that melamine foam is also an effective abrasive cleaner. It works like a super-fine sandpaper on stains. The abrasive foam loosens up dirt and grime. That’s why they are…
Ice Blue essential oil and rub
Ice Blue essential oil and rub will be one of the best products you can have on hand for the whole family. This is a topical oil and is predominately used directly on the body for aches, pains and muscle tension. I have been through a few of these tubes!…
How and why to use essential oils
Essential oils are highly concentrated, steam-distilled or cold-pressed extracts of almost any part of a plant, such as roots, flowers, seeds, bark, or other areas of the plant, that are said to improve physical and psychological well-being. These compounds are known as essential oils. They are highly concentrated, making them extremely…
Uses for Frankincense essential oil
Frankincense is one of my most favourite oils EVER! You will find so many health benefits inside just one bottle. FRANKINCENSE – the king of oils. This is known as a spiritual oil for enlightening. Rub into a wound for faster healing. Dab on temples for a headache and neck…
Essential oils for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
I’ve had Crohn’s disease for 23 years. I have a colostomy bag. So, I’ve had my fair share of rotten times. I know lots about this disease and am pretty confident in talking about my own journey and changes I’ve made to help me feel better. I’m no expert and…
What to buy if you want to make your own low-tox cleaning products
I’ve been slowly collecting a new ‘range’ of cleaning and body products in my home. This has taken a good few months to get all of these goodies. If you decide to start making all your own cleaning, room sprays, body balms, magnesium sprays, washing products… then this takes time…
doTERRA’s Loyalty Rewards Program (LRP) and WHY you should use it
So, you’ve joined doTERRA? And you keep hearing people talk about LRP and special deals you can only get when you’re on LRP?? Today I thought I might explain this for you. What is LRP? It’s the free oils program – or the LRP (Loyalty Rewards Program). How do I…
Homemade cleaning recipes that will save you HEAPS!
Have you made your own cleaning products yet? You must give it a try 🙂 I’ve been doing this for the past 18 months and it’s been saving me lots of $$, plus they do such a good job, so why would I go back to using harsh chemicals around…
DIY low-tox stain remover spray
In the laundry we usually need a general washing powder/liquid, a soaker, a fabric softener and then a stain remover spray. Here’s a DIY low-tox stain remover spray you can make which works! How to make a stain remover spray 1/2 cup boiling water 2 cups normal water 150ml white…
How to make a natural Vapour Rub
There’s no need to struggle with a stuffy nose and congestion this winter when you make your own natural vapour rub. Free of toxins too! Until recently I used store bought vapour rubs like everyone else, until I started reading about what was in those jars/sticks. I don’t know why…
Kill that mould once and for all
I’ve written about using clove oil to kill mould before when I cleaned the rubber seal in my washing machine. There is some science in that blog post. You could use bleach (which I would have normally used), but I did learn it is only making the mould “white” for…