How is Soap Made?

by Katrina MacAllan September 15, 2020

What is This Stuff Called Soap Anyway? Soap is one of those things we use everyday (hopefully) and we kinda take for granted. But what is soap rea...

How to Create Your Own Wellness Retreat

by Katrina MacAllan August 11, 2020

Have you ever dreamed of going to a fancy spa for days on end of pampering and relaxation but don't have the funds or the time? I am going to show ...

Posted in day spa at home, home spa, retreat, wellness

How to Make Your House Smell Nice....Naturally

by Katrina MacAllan February 18, 2020

Wondering how to make your house smell nice...naturally? Me too! It was raining cats and dogs last week. And we needed it. After the recent bushfir...

Posted in essential oils, fragrance, home, natural home, natural living tips

How To Make Handmade Soap Last Longer

by Katrina MacAllan September 03, 2019

Handmade soap is a real treat for your skin and body. A treat you should enjoy everyday. So you want your soap to last as long as possible. No-one likes to see their soap dissolving on the shower shelf into a soggy mess. No no no.

Here are six ways to get the most out of your beautiful soaps so you can enjoy every last morsel.

Posted in Blog post, handmade soap

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How To Make Sauerkraut

by Katrina MacAllan July 22, 2019

If you’ve ever wondered how to make sauerkraut this recipe is for you. Sauerkraut is a traditional cultured vegetable dish that is very easy to ma...

Posted in cultured vegetables, recipe, sauerkraut

The Apple & Radish Story

by Katrina MacAllan January 24, 2019

Apple & Radish….the Journey So Far Broken Hearted:For the last few years my heart has been breaking to see so much waste and environmental dest...

Thanks To The Bees!

by Katrina MacAllan May 30, 2018

Bees are precious. And they’ve been having a tough time of it lately.Did you know there is now a day just for the bees? World Bee Day! This year i...

Posted in bees

Earth Hour

by Katrina MacAllan March 21, 2018

Why hello there! Picture this: It’s dark outside. The family gathers in the freshly tidied living room. No clutter, laundry or half-finished craft ...

Why Shea Butter is Your Skin's Best Friend.

by Katrina MacAllan March 14, 2018

If you want smooth, soft, wrinkle free skin there’s no need for complicated hard-to-pronounce fancy-pants chemical ingredients made in a laboratory...

Posted in shea butter

Can You Live Without Plastic?

by Katrina MacAllan February 28, 2018

Plastic – it's convenient, useful and hygenic. It easy and quick to use. But it also lasts forever, never truly breaks down and is accumulating ...

Posted in Blog post, plastic-free, reduce reuse recycle, Zero-waste