These pretty bath bombs are fun to make, and even more fun to use. They have a wonderful rose scent, and the rose petals are released when the ball is immersed in water. The magnesium in the Epsom salts will help soothe away aches and pains while you relax in scented bliss. You may have all the ingredients on hand, …
How to Revive Your Pots & Pans
I recently spent a very satisfying afternoon giving my pots and pans a good clean. Not the kind of clean you give them every day, but a good old scrub and polish to get them shining again. You will need a non-scratch scourer for this, some baking soda and hydrogen peroxide from the chemist. Simply make a paste of 1/4 …
Homemade Sinus Rinse
Nasal irrigation using a Neti Pot or a nasal irrigation bottle (available at most chemists but be warned it’s plastic) promotes good sinus and nasal health and can be a life saver for allergy sufferers. Advocates say the practice also keeps colds away. It can feel a little weird at first when pouring water into one nostril and out the …
DIY Polishing Paste for Nails
We all feel good when we take care of our bodies and our hands and nails are no exception to that rule. We use our hands all of the time and probably forget to give them the love and care they deserve. Commercial nail polishes use toluene and formaldehyde, both of which are highly toxic and can cause headaches, nausea, …