Make your own natural dog shampoo
Does your natural lifestyle extend to your pets? Now that we have ourselves more or less sorted out, our attention is turning to our beloved doggie. This is Wilbur. He is a long-haired dashchund that we rescued from the RSPCA several years ago. When our dog shampoo ran out this week, we decided to make our own. It is so easy and cheap, while still being made with all natural ingredients. The whole wash worked out to be around $1.50. I knew that tea-tree oil deterred fleas and I thought the lavender would...
Read MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Coconut Oil
So, what’s all the fuss about coconut oil? Coconut oil has recently become wildly popular and people are using it for all sorts of things. If you haven’t used it before, it might seem a little confusing. I am going to give you a very basic guide to coconut oil with some useful links. The information here is sourced from my own personal experience and Bruce Fife’s book, The Coconut Oil Miracle and his website, Coconut Research Centre. I recommend you get yourself a copy as it makes for very...
Read MoreDetox – 10 easy things you can do to give your body a boost!
I am not a fan of radical detox programs. I think they can be dangerous to your health, not to mention really difficult to do! The body is pretty good at detoxifying itself, but there are some things you can do to give it a helping hand. As we have been holidaying for two weeks, we have at times overindulged in food, eaten out more than often and been a little lax! So, this week, I am giving my body a boost with some easy, achievable things that really make a difference. 1. Inliven. I take it every day. When I am...
Read MoreThe Eco Mum: Day One of Giveaway-A-Day!
I have been a fan of The Eco Mum for some time via her blog and Facebook page, as I know many of you are too. Louisa had a big half price sale a little while ago and I took the opportunity to get myself some of her Essential Salve and a copy of her book, ‘The Little Book of Homemade Eco Remedies’. We love the salve and use it as our go to product for all skin ailments. It smells so lovely, you could just about wear it as a perfume too! The kids now say, “Mum, I need the salve!” From...
Read MoreHow to use apple cider vinegar for a sore throat
The Natural New Age Dad is crazy about his apple cider vinegar (ACV)! It’s his cure-all for every ailment. So, when I had a sore throat the other day, he immediately looked up his Apple Cider Vinegar book and found me a remedy. I was already taking all my favourite natural remedies, but I must say that this one worked really well and I will add it to my repertoire. This is what we did: * Put 1 teaspoon of Braggs Organic Apple Cider Vinegar into half a glass of water * Gargle three mouthfuls of the mix each...
Read MoreMake your own natural chest rub!
Did you know the leading chest rub on the market contains petroleum and turpentine oil?? I don’t want to put that nasty chemical cocktail on me or my kids! Petroleum in products can clog the pores and creating a build-up of toxins. They have also been implicated in causing cancer and disrupting hormones. So, why not make your own chest rub using organic, natural ingredients? It’s cheaper and your family will be safe and toxin-free. Okay so this is what you need: Coconut Oil (make sure you choose a...
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