Over the last couple of weeks, we have had quite a few emails asking for the Turmeric and Coconut Bedtime Elixir recipe that I shared a while back. This is the perfect time of year to be making this warm, satisfying drink. It’s still one of my favourite winter bedtime recipes. The light, creamy, slightly spicy flavour is delicious, and apparently having …
Feed The Birds!
In winter give the wild birds on your property a helping hand when it comes to finding food with these tips and recipes. They’ll love you for it and you’ll love seeing the bird life increase in your garden, this is especially helpful when we head into the warmer months and bug season arrives. Birds are great bug catchers. To …
14 Ways To Use Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been used in tonics and remedies to aid in overall good health, weight loss, reducing cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels (see my previous post ‘apple cider vinegar really does work‘) and warding off a cold. Taking a tablespoon diluted in water each morning helps get the digestion system going and I find myself feeling more energised …
How To Clean Your Granite Bench Top
Granite countertops showcase some of the most beautiful stone that nature creates. If you want to keep that gorgeous granite looking great, you’ll need to clean it every now and then. However, what you use on your granite can make a huge difference to how long it keeps its lustre. Despite what you might think, you can’t just use …
Turmeric Paste for Pets
Turmeric, otherwise known as curcumin, is one of the most incredibly healing spices – its ability to reduce inflammation has been well documented. I take it every day along with hemp seed oil and have noticed a significant reduction in the pain in my right arm (probably due to using my mouse/computer too much). If I miss a couple of days …
Are Your Glasses Cloudy?
Did you know that you can give drinking glasses and wine glasses the treat of a lifetime by washing them in the dishwasher without detergent? Pour two cups of Wendyl’s Premium White Vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher then turn it on. You will be rewarded with clean, streak-free glasses. If you still have a problem use some Rose …
Exfoliate Naturally With Yoghurt
Did you know you can exfoliate your skin gently using only natural yoghurt and flaxseeds? The lactic acid in yoghurt helps to break down dead skin cells and the ground flaxseed is just abrasive enough to slough them away. The zinc and fat content in yoghurt also help to keep skin glowing and ward off acne. Flaxseed is anti-inflammatory and …
DIY Rust Removal
All you need are a few essential items that you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard. Remove unsightly, damaging, rust with these five clever hacks. Green Goddess Premium Baking Soda is very alkaline, making it effective on smaller rusted areas. All you need to do is mix it with water to form a thick paste (how much depends on the area …
11 Ways To Keep Your Home Toxin Free
When you have a young family, you realise just how important it is to protect the ones you love. We are exposed to so many harmful chemicals and toxins in our daily life, which are doing immeasurable damage to our health. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps that you can take to protect yourself and your family. You can …
Weird Wart Removal Hacks
These are a few weird and wonderful wart removal hacks from an old book, could be worth a try! Find a dandelion plant and use the milk from the stalk on the wart. Tape pineapple skin, banana skin or a piece of apple over the wart for three days until it disappears. Rub chalk on it every day until gone.