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Beyond Coconut Water Review

June 14, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

The Coconut Water revelation has been a phenomenon internationally. Coconut water – the clear liquid inside a young coconut – is a nutritional goldmine. The ultimate form of hydration, it is a natural isotonic that is high in potassium (more … Read More...

60 Other Uses For Baking Soda

June 8, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Bicarbonate of soda or baking soda has many different uses in the household. Although much more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you just as well, if not … Read More...

DIY All Natural Nappy Spray For Babies & Toddlers

June 6, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

I find that the more kids you have the less diligent you are with certain things. With my first I changed nappies religiously so Baby H was dry and comfortable. Not so with my second  Baby L, sometimes it is … Read More...

DIY Chemical Free Fabric Softener Recipe

June 5, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Did you know that fabric softeners and dryer sheets generally contain ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, camphor, ethanol, limonene, linalool, and a-Terpineol? These chemicals can cause respiratory irritation, headache, nausea, dizziness, anemia, liver and kidney damage, central nervous system disorders, and … Read More...

Nettle Beer DIY Joint Pain Relief Recipe

June 2, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Nettle Beer
One of the most delightful medicines for joint pain

1 pound/500g raw sugar
2 lemons
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1 ounce/30g cream of tartar
5 quarts/5 liters water
2 pounds/1 kilo nettle tops
1 ounce/30g live yeast

Place sugar, lemon peel … Read More...

DIY Herbal Remedy For Pinkeye

May 31, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Herbal Remedy for Pink Eye

The herb Eyebright has astringent and antibacterial properties to drawl out infections such as pink eye and soothe eyes.

Make an infusion:

Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried eyebright herb… Read More...

DIY Night Time Cold Remedy Recipe ( Reminiscent of Nyquil )

May 29, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

This remedy lets you sleep very sound all night. Not to be taken by children ( for obvious reasons )

1-lemon
1/4-cup maple syrup
1/4-cup hot water
2-tablespoons brandy

Squeeze all the juice out of the lemon.
Mix lemon juice … Read More...

And The Winner Is………………

May 26, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Thanks to all who entered for a chance to win “No More Dirty Looks” by Alexandra Spunt & Siobhan O’Connor . I have drawn the competition and a big congratulations to Danielle I have emailed you. Please get in contact … Read More...

DIY Homemade Pedialyte Recipe

May 26, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Homemade Pedialyte

2-quarts water
1-teaspoon baking soda
7-teaspoons sugar
1- (1/4 oz.) packet unsweetened kool-aid -OR- lemonade mix (any flavor)
1/2-teaspoon salt or salt substitute

Mix all together.
Store in fridge for NO more then 3 days. can be made … Read More...

DIY Homemade Icepack

May 25, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Homemade Ice Pack

2- cups of water
1/3- cup (80%) alcohol- rubbing alcohol or vodka, etc.
Zipper- top plastic bag

Combine water and alcohol in a zipper-top bag. Seal top and freeze. The alcohol keeps it from freezing solid and … Read More...

DIY Lavender Dryer Sachets

May 24, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Lavender Dryer Sachets

1 small muslin drawstring bag (you can usually get these at craft stores)
dried lavender flowers
2-3 drops lavender essential oil

Fill the muslin bag with the dried lavender and add the essential oil. Close the bag … Read More...

DIY Tiger Balm Recipe

May 21, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Tiger Balm

1 oz  cayenne
3 oz arnica infused oil
3/4 oz beeswax
20 drops white camphor essential oil
20 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil
20 drops rosemary essential oil
30 drops clary sage essential oil
10 drops sweet birch… Read More...

Updated: Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipe

May 21, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

homemade hand sanitizer

Heres a simple recipe for making your own hand sanitizer, easy to make and at least you will know what is in it 🙂

YOU WILL NEED

1 cup Aloe Vera Gel (or you can make your own)
3/4 cup … Read More...

Pine Meadows Wholesale Supplier

May 17, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Alot of people ask me where they can buy certain ingredients when they want to make a recipe I have posted. Introducing Pine Meadows Utah based wholesale supplier of  candle and soap  making supplies, fragrance oils, essential oils, lip balm … Read More...

DIY Aspirin Facial

May 15, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Aspirin, a form of salicylic acid  is an all natural skin care ingredient .  Salicylic acid, a   BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) has the ability to penetrate the skin deeply to unclog pores and effectively exfoliate dead skin cells reducing … Read More...

Natural Blackhead Removal/Remedies

May 12, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Blackhead-removal-recipe

Blackheads are so annoying, we all want to get rid of them from time to time. Blackhead strips can be expensive and some extraction methods can come with adverse side effects if not done correctly. I am sharing a natural … Read More...

DIY Lemon Balm Lavender Bugs Off Spray

May 11, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Thanks to Lynda @ Bloom Bake Create I am sharing a recipe for an all natural bug off spray This is really easy and made with stuff you probably have around the house. So let’s get started!

YOU WILL NEED… Read More...

Grateful Body Skincare Craftgossip Exclusive

May 10, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Check out the 3 Craftgossip exclusives from Grateful Body Skincare whilst reading my latest review Big thumbs up to Grateful Body. Love your work

DIY Deluxe Facial Oil

May 9, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

DELUXE FACIAL  OIL

This deluxe facial oil may be used instead of a night cream or it may be applied under your moisturizer. Rich in oleic, linloleic and linolinec acids as well as a high concentration of vitamins A D … Read More...

DIY Fabulous & Fresh Facial Oil

May 6, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

A few drops of this facial oil massaged into the face and neck morning and night,  will give your skin a healthy glow leaving it feeling soft and fabulous.

YOU WILL NEED

15ml Hemp Seed Oil

20 drops Rose 3% … Read More...

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