The winter is often harsh on my skin, so I'm always looking for a cosmetics that could help me to calm and nourish my hands. I recently went to a local craft fair and purchased some handmade soaps from one of the sellers, and we spent some time talking about my skin type and that's best for my skin. After trying some of her soaps (they were fabulous!), I did see improvement. The only problem was that she only creates her soaps in the summer, and then sells them in the fall and winter, so ... Read More about DIY Homemade Oatmeal, Milk, & Honey Soap (Melt & Pour Recipe)
Plum & Ginger Jam Recipe
Delicious plum and ginger jam recipe, that's so easy to make, that you'll wonder why you've never tried it before! The traditional plum jam recipe is a great base for differently flavoured plum jams. This is one is perfect for cold autumn mornings as the warmness of the ginger makes the jam so delicious! Plus, plum jam could be sometimes a little bland, so adding ginger and lemon helps to add a fabulous flavour. You can use fresh ginger or ground ginger in this recipe, but if I can I use ... Read More about Plum & Ginger Jam Recipe
Rosehip Chutney Recipe
Rosehip chutney is a great way to use up some of the rosehips we collect each autumn. I like that the chutney flavour is sharp (similar to cranberry chutney or jelly), but sweet at the same time. A few notes on ingredients first Rosehips You can use dry or fresh rosehips, but make sure that you take out the seeds and stalks before drying them. I've not found an easy way to remove the seeds, the best thing to do is just take a small sharp knife to open the rosehip and then take out the ... Read More about Rosehip Chutney Recipe
Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil Recipe
Coconut oil is an amazing ingredient. It has so many uses, from cooking, baking, making cosmetics or even candle gifts. I use it all the time and good quality coconut oil can be a little pricey. That is why today, I wanted to share with you my recipe for cold pressed virgin coconut oil. How to make coconut oil at home (cold-pressed method) You'll need about five to six coconuts to produce one cup of coconut oil, so there is still a cost, but if you can get coconuts at a bargain price, ... Read More about Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil Recipe
Foraging Guide – Getting started with foraging in the UK
First of all, and in case you are wondering, what is foraging? Foraging is essentially harvesting edible plants and food from the countryside. It’s also a great way to supplement your meals with ‘free food’, but more importantly, it’s a way to re-connect with the countryside and learn more about plants, mushrooms and herbs. Whilst there are many plants that are edible, there are a lot of them that also have healing properties. It’s a great way to swap commercially produced herbal remedies ... Read More about Foraging Guide – Getting started with foraging in the UK
Best bath bomb moulds (2020 review – UK suppliers)
I've always enjoyed making my own homemade soaps and bath bombs and recently you (my lovely readers) have been asking me what sort of moulds are best to use for bath bomb making. So here is my list of my favourite moulds, that I've tried and tested for you, so that you can start making your own bath bombs at home too. Metal Bath Bombs Moulds Most traditional bath bombs moulds are made from food grade aluminium alloy metal. These moulds are very durable, sturdy, they don't oxidize or ... Read More about Best bath bomb moulds (2020 review – UK suppliers)
How to make bath bombs – Your ultimate guide
Making bath bombs at home is simple enough, but there are still few things that can surprise you when you make the first batch. I've made quite a few different variations of bath bombs over the years and they made great gifts and were fab to use too. I don't quite know when bath bombs become so popular, but the idea of taking a time out of our busy life and slowing down enough to enjoy a leisurely bath is an idea I can always get behind! Bath bombs are also a great activity to make with ... Read More about How to make bath bombs – Your ultimate guide
Homemade Deodorant Recipe
Over the last few months, I've really enjoyed switching over from shop-bought cosmetics to homemade ones, knowing that the ones I make at home are more natural and also help with minimizing packaging and environmental waste. It's been great to create my own soap, although I know I'm still using a very basic soap making techniques for beginners. Last week I tried to make my first deodorant, and so far, it's been a very enjoyable experience, from creating a simple recipe to using it and ... Read More about Homemade Deodorant Recipe
Floral Bath Bombs Bar Recipe
Taking a relaxing bath after a stressful day really helps me reset my mind. I love using Bath Bombs - these can be made in any shape, depending on the mold you choose to use. These Floral Bath Bombs happen to be in Bar Shape, but you can also make them round, if you wish. I've really enjoyed learning the craft of making these in my home. It can seem daunting, but once you get some practice in, it gets much easier. You also learn what ingredients and brands you prefer, what scents best suit ... Read More about Floral Bath Bombs Bar Recipe
Homemade lip balm with coconut oil recipe
I'm always on a lookout for a good quality lip balm, but quite often I seem to get some that are way too thin and disappear too quickly. Yes, I know I lick my lips far too much! As I've already tried to make soap, body butter and bath bombs I thought why not try a lip balm next. I've used beeswax as a base for this recipe, but if you don't want to use beeswax in your lip balm, I also have a vegan lip balm recipe for you to try. Today's recipe, uses, as always, natural ingredients with ... Read More about Homemade lip balm with coconut oil recipe
Harry Potter Ravenclaw Striped Bath Bombs
These stripy blue and white bath bombs are fun to make and they will make happy any wizard fans. I've used some cosmic and silver mica powder for these bath bombs to add an extra touch of luxury. This bath bombs recipe is pretty simple and easy to follow, but if you are new to this craft, you can find my step by step guide to bath bomb making on my blog. Harry Potter Ravenclaw Striped Bath Bombs Harry Potter Ravenclaw Striped Bath Bombs Supplies Needed In a large mixing bowl, add the ... Read More about Harry Potter Ravenclaw Striped Bath Bombs
