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Looking for a low-tox way to whiten your teeth? Well this simple recipe is a no-brainer! Firstly, since reducing my toxic load in my home and on my body I switched to the doTERRA toothpaste. It’s natural, reduces plaque, and will whiten teeth. It’s a blend of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon,…

Have you considered going low-tox in your home? I have been doing this over the past 10 months and it’s definitely been life changing. My goal was to improve my overall health and mood. If you have joined the magical world of doTERRA and are keen to use your essential…

I chose to make my own napisan (or soaker) with sodium carbonate, borax and a low-tox washing liquid. Basically, I wanted to give some clothes, sheets and pillows a ‘strip wash’. That is, reset the clothes back to factory settings. Ridding everything of soap build up or ineffective washing. And I…

Get those stains out! Put some doTERRA  laundry detergent in a roller bottle and rub that directly over stains, dirty marks or greasy spots. Then leave for 20 minutes and wash as normal. You won’t waste any by tipping it everywhere and it works a treat on school uniforms. Easy…

Would you like a non-toxic jewellery cleaner? Well, I have a recipe for you! It will take you about 30 seconds to set up. My rings are now sparkling beyond belief. I had no idea they were actually that dirty! Here’s what I used 1 cap-full white vinegar 1 cap-full…

Magnesium is a vital mineral and I have read that many of us are deficient. Like 50-80%! I thought maybe I was. I’ve had some issues with my ankles over the past month – swollen and aching. It could be residual immune problems from Crohn’s Disease, but I wanted to…

Have you heard of the OMFG Miracle Spray? 4 ingredients is all you need to make this amazing cleaning product. I’ve been hearing about it everywhere (google it!) and was dying to try it out. It’s said to be able to clean just about EVERYTHING in the house. Benchtops Tiles…

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Eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and cystic and non cystic acne is on the rise. A lot of people suffer from these conditions. I do also get rosacea on one side of my face. It flares up from time to time, especially when this 40 year old get hot flushes! Typically we…

Hi there! Thanks for popping by today. I put some quick graphics together with 5 uses for Peppermint essential oil. Peppermint – have you ever had a headache, had a fever, been sunburnt, have you ever wanted to repel insects? It’s cooling and energising. Use in the bottom of the shower to…

Fresh sheet day! I spritz the bedding with this spray. Smells amazing and I will never go back to using artificial fragrances especially in the place of SLEEP! DIY Linen Spray 15 drops lemon 15 drops lavender Teaspoon witch hazel water Fill 250ml bottle with distilled water So simple to…

I have some minor scratches on my floorboards from a kitchen stool (I have since tossed it!). It’s very hard to get photos of a floorboard close up! But you can see below some little scratches. I wanted to buff this area up. Now, let’s be realistic, you can’t actually…