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DIY Lavender Ironing Spray

12 August 2024 3 Comments

I live a simple life and part of that simple life is having simple clothing made from all-natural fibres. My go-to fabrics are cotton and “DIY Lavender Ironing Spray”

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Lightweight Moisturising lotion for Summer

18 December 2023

Australia can have some pretty harsh weather conditions. Hot, dry summers in some parts of the country are juxtaposed against cold, windy winters. I live “Lightweight Moisturising lotion for Summer”

  • Soap & Cosmetic Making
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One Pot Pour soap design

18 November 2023 No Comments

As you may have noticed, I am making lots of soap. I am getting ready for Christmas, and if you want to give your hand-made, “One Pot Pour soap design”

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Christmas Candy Cane Soapmaking Idea

14 November 2023 No Comments

Christmas is a wonderful time of year when we get a chance to get together with family and friends, eat, drink and be merry. Gift-giving “Christmas Candy Cane Soapmaking Idea”

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Vegan Soy and Cashew yoghurt

30 October 2023 6 Comments

I love cheese and yoghurt and eat them regularly. The high protein of these foods is an important part of my vegetarian diet, and I “Vegan Soy and Cashew yoghurt”

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Halloween Soap Making Idea

10 October 2023 No Comments

I love Halloween. Any excuse to decorate my home is high on my list, and with Halloween, it can be so easy. All you need “Halloween Soap Making Idea”

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Frankincense Face Cream

4 October 2023 10 Comments

If you have been following my Blog for a while now, you would know I like to DIY almost everything. I do this for several “Frankincense Face Cream”

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Apple Pie Filling

25 September 2023 2 Comments

At different times of the year, apples can be a great price or a bit on the expensive side. It all depends on the natural “Apple Pie Filling”

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Making Natural Mineral Makeup

27 June 2023 4 Comments

Making your own all-natural mineral makeup is easier than you think. With just a few ingredients, you can match any skin colour, and you can “Making Natural Mineral Makeup”

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Edam – Cheese Making at Home

11 May 2023 No Comments

I have always been a big fan of DIY. It makes my life fuller, saves me money, and is more sustainable than mass-consumer culture. One “Edam – Cheese Making at Home”

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Part of my simple life is simple, all-natural fibr Part of my simple life is simple, all-natural fibre clothing. Cotton and linen are my go-to fabrics. Yes, that means ironing. Call me crazy, but I like ironing. It feels wonderful to hang up beautiful, ironed items ready for the new week. It's a part of my Self-Care Sunday.
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