Make your own chocolate scrub and mask!
Chocolate is not just good for us on the inside, it’s also fabulous on the outside! Who says you have to spend a fortune on organic skin care? Make it yourself at home and you are guaranteed no nasties! I have two easy chocolatey beauty recipes that you are going to love. After doing both of them, my skin felt so incredibly soft. Even the Natural New Age Boy (14) had a go! Choc Scrub Okay, so this is what you need: 2 teaspoons leftover Crio Bru grounds (I freeze them for use later in recipes and scrubs!) 2...
Read MoreKora Organics by Miranda Kerr : Day 6 of Giveaway-A-Day
In July, I attended a Kora Organics “Do It Yourself Facial” workshop at my local Terry White Chemist. I thought it would be a great opportunity for me to try out these organic skin care products and have a bit of fun. You might remember me talking about it on Facebook . To cut a long story short, I loved the products and my skin felt amazing after the facial. However, I was a little disappointed with the workshop (which was run by a Terry White beautician, not a Kora Organics representative). Anyway,...
Read MoreFive Favourite Things – May
Five things I am in love with this month! 1. Gomasio! Gomasio (I just love saying it – gomasio, gomasio!) is a combination of sesame seeds, a few different types of seaweed and sea salt. It’s delicious. I have been sprinkling it on salads, soups, poached eggs, potatoes – everything! You can get it at your health food store or online at Organics on a Budget. Don’t forget to claim your 5% discount for being a reader of this blog, by adding the code: BUDGET. 2. Pink Himalayan Salt Lamp. I...
Read MoreWhy you need to do dry skin brushing!
There are many reasons why you should take up dry skin brushing! I absolutely love the way it makes me feel. Make it part of your morning ritual and see how YOU feel! Okay, so how do I do dry skin brushing? Get naked. Grab a dry, long-handled, natural bristle brush – you can find these at health food stores, chemists or online. Start gently brushing your body. Use long, sweeping strokes, all over your body, always brushing towards the heart, not away from it. Take your time and make sure each area is...
Read MoreAdorn yourself with natural skincare
I was really happy to connect up with Briony from Adorn Mineral Cosmetics on Facebook recently. I am always excited to meet other mums travelling the same healthy lifestyle journey as me. I am learning so much and being inspired by how other mums are making their families happy, healthy and holistic too. Spreading the word out about toxic-free products is one of my passions and I am always on the look out for natural skincare brands. I have been fooled before by skincare brands making ‘natural’ claims...
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