The more we look into natural body care and cleaning alternatives, the more we realise that Mother Nature really is giving us so much of what we need – with minimal processing. When an ingredient like castile soap can be used for body care and cleaning, why would...
There isn’t much to say about this recipe except that it’s wobbly and fun and simple and natural, and the kids love it! Enjoy!
This post is for those of you who wear make-up. I don't wear much, and I don't wear it often. I therefore forget that my make-up brushes need cleaning. Anyone else neglect their brushes too? The images below give you an idea of how long someone who doesn't wear much...
I thought it would be handy if I listed my opinions on products I’ve tried, all in one place. On occasion, businesses have gifted me products to try, but most often I have purchased them myself. Either way, I can assure you that whatever you read from me, or hear me say, is my unbiased opinion.
The jolly season is almost upon us and I know people are starting to think about gifts for their favourites. Christmas doesn't need to be an expensive time of year, and it certainly doesn't need to generate copious amounts waste. How's this for a stat: 30%, or...
I’m sure most people want to live in harmony with nature’s creatures, big and small, but ants are often an exception for many of us. Seeing their endless black trails from the smallest of gaps in your flooring, and having muffins (left on the bench for what seems like...
I’ve been getting quite a few emails recently regarding septic systems, and whether natural DIY ingredients, like citric acid and bicarb, can be flushed into them. As I don’t have one myself, I’m pretty green in that area so I had to do my research. I decided to have...
We all want to be able to throw our dirty laundry into the washing machine, set it to go and have everything come out clean, fresh and stain-free, am I right? Here’s the thing... Marketing has conditioned us over the years to believe that whiter whites, bright...
Do you know what my eight-year-old son said to me today, while we were outside getting our 30 minutes of sunshine and exercise for the day? "I'm going to create a virus." Ummm, say what?!! He went on to tell me (his words) the virus would be called 'The Happy Virus',...
Cleaning is not a job many of us particularly want to do, but one that most of us simply have to do! Where does one start? Take a walk down the supermarket aisle and you'll be assaulted by a plethora of bottles, jars, sprays and powders. How much do we really know...
It would be quite normal to be asked to make a cake, right? Most people would probably guess that butter, eggs and flour are generally required. However, if that same person was asked to make deodorant paste or dishwasher tablets, they might find it a little more...
This recipe is AMAZING! It is delicious, divine, lush. I am officially in love with this combo, and my face is a fan too! The inclusion of rose water is a luxurious ingredient in this recipe (it helps to calm irritation, soothe and hydrate skin) however, it may be out of budget for some.
Sometimes foaming pump bottles get a little clogged up and 'sticky' so here are a few tips to help solve that issue.〉Follow the recipe - These foaming pumps work by mixing liquid-thin soap (I use castile soap) and air, and turning it into foam. Always follow...
I've created a simple guide to cleaning your oven the non-toxic way, so you can avoid using commercial oven cleaners. Have you ever looked into the ingredients in some commercial oven cleaners? A few of the common and worst offenders, found to be detrimental to our...
"Krissy, do you have a shampoo recipe?" This is a question I get asked a lot. Here’s the weird thing with hair – people tend to be SO much more fussy about their hair than their skin. We all have different hair types; curly, straight, frizzy, flat, dyed, grey, thick,...
If you’re looking for a change from my super-simple foaming body wash or hand wash and want something thicker and creamier, then look no further. This recipe for natural hand and shower wash is seriously amazing. With 5 ingredients, you can’t go wrong!
Detoxing your home is the first and easiest step to take when trying to create a life that is less toxic. There is growing evidence from countless research articles indicating that indoor air is more polluted than the outdoors. Anne Steinman, an...
To put it simply, essential oils are concentrated natural oils from plants. They are extracted using various methods including distillation and cold pressing. They can be applied topically, diffused, inhaled and even taken internally (although I recommend you do the...
My washing powder works; I have hundreds of testimonials I could share on its brilliance! But sometimes stubborn stains just need an extra kick up the bum. Here are 2 simple stain paste recipes for you to try when that oil/blood/sweat/grass stain won’t budge!
So you're inspired by my recipes but your head is spinning trying to work out what ingredients you need to get started, right? Let me help you and give you a bit of a guide... Bear in mind that if I was to include every single ingredient used in my recipes, your...
Don’t waste your money on commercial make-up remover. Not when an ingredient as simple as coconut oil can do the job while simultaneously nourishing the delicate skin on your face.
Every single time I replace a toxic, chemical-laden commercial household or beauty product for a clean, green and natural homemade product, I do a little happy dance. It’s a great feeling! This cleaning paste is no exception. I use it to clean my toilets, sinks and showers. I also use it to clean porcelain mugs that have discoloured from tea and coffee. A soft dish cloth and a little scrubbing power is all it takes!
I adapted my popular washing powder recipe to create this liquid laundry detergent version, purely for those of you who have machines that don’t take powder. And with no soap suds, this formula is suitable for front and top loader washing machines.
The whole point of us making the effort to grow our own veggies is to avoid all of the toxic sprays that commercial farmers use, right? The problem is, caterpillars (and their mates!) love our fresh produce almost as much as we do…
Unfortunately, we have been brainwashed by clever marketing to believe that we can’t clean properly without big, fluffy, sudsy bubbles. You need to know that this is not the case at all.
Did you know you can adjust the essential oils in any of my foaming wash recipes to create new formulas for face, hands, body etc? I encourage you to give this face wash a whirl and replace another commercial product with a safer, cheaper, homemade alternative!!
Commercial hand washes that contain antibacterial agents are highly toxic. Triclosan is one of them. According to the Environmental Working Group, triclosan is linked to liver and inhalation toxicity, and low levels may disrupt thyroid function.
This recipe was born after I tried a popular mainstream brand of shower wash that makes ‘natural’ claims. It feels and smells lovely, but has a price tag of about $8 per bottle and contains quite a few ingredients, some of which I am suspicious of.
The chemicals, fillers, fragrances, etc., in many mainstream washing powders are not what you want sticking to your clothes and touching your body all day. Nor are they the kind of thing we want washing into our waterways…