essential recipes

MAKE YOUR OWN RE-USEABLE BABY WIPES
Posted by Eleanor Ozich onDisposable wipes tend to contain fragrances, preservatives and chemicals that can be harsh on babies’ skin, not to mention expensive and not-so-good for the environment. I like to keep it simple and make my own baby wipe solution using witch hazel extract, filtered water and sometimes a drop or two of lavender,...

NATURALLY SCENTED PLAY DOUGH
Posted by Eleanor Ozich onPlay dough is one of those things that many people buy in stores, however, most don’t realise how easy it is to whip up at home. In this recipe, I’ve coloured the dough using natural dyes made from fruit and vegetables, each colour is also scented with a few drops...

MAKE YOUR OWN PERFUME BALM
Posted by Eleanor Ozich onCompose your very own signature scent with homemade perfume balm, it’s wonderfully simple to prepare, and can be made at home with only a handful of natural ingredients. I personally find most commercially made perfumes to be overwhelming, their fragrance cloying and artificial. One look at their ingredient list does...