Important: Never use peppermint oil undiluted. Do not use it when you have gastric reflux or active stomach ulcers, are pregnant or nursing, or on medication. Do not use it with children under 8 years, and not directly under the nose of your child or baby. Use only very small amounts, this is highly potent … Read more
A couple of years ago I met Philip and Jane on a family trip to Italy, and it was refreshing to meet a couple that shared so many interests with each other. I have asked Jane to share some of her experience and enthiusiasm with you. enjoy! Take it away, Jane 🙂 So what’s the … Read more
Jokes aside, it is important to keep your kitchen utensils clean no matter how small the items are. By keeping your worktops, chopping boards, knives, cloths, and pots clean, you would also keep your food safe. Did you know that even kitchen utensils are prone to contamination? The journal Food Microbiology revealed that utensils could … Read more
Autumn is the perfect time to give your home a good inspection. The colder months are quickly approaching, and with them comes inclement weather that can cause problems around the home. So, what should you do? By checking a few things out around your home during the Fall months, you can help to make sure … Read more
A water softener is a filtering device that removes calcium and magnesium in hard water, thus lessening its hardness. The Problem Hard water is a problem for many households because it deposits lime scale in the plumbing fixtures, heating systems, dishwashers etc, resulting in them being clogged up. Some people end up having to spend … Read more
Last weekend my coffee maker broke. Writing those six words still gives me shivers! I don’t just like coffee, I love my coffee and my french press is the only kitchen appliance I can’t live without. This quick tutorial will show you what I learned about making coffee without a coffee maker. I’ve explained the … Read more
If you’re a big coffee drinker like me, chances are you produce a lot of coffee grounds each week. I use a french press so I’m often left with a clump of grounds at the bottom of my glass carafe that aren’t easily disposable like grounds in a filter. Here are 10 great ideas for … Read more
A good, clean carpet can make your home feel more inviting and even make it smell better. However, if you carefully read the ingredients and instructions on the back of those commercial carpet cleaners, you might think twice about using them. Some of the chemicals within these products can cause dizziness and even shortness of … Read more
A lot of standard cleaning products you find in the supermarket are full of chemicals, and sometimes you have to wonder if it’s safe to clean your home with such harsh chemicals. Did you know you can keep your home just as clean making your own chemical free cleaning products? Try these chemical free cleaning … Read more
It might not be good to kill spiders in the wild—after all, they eat other, more annoying bugs—but you don’t want spiders in your home any more than you want other bugs invading your space. So how do you get rid of these pesky house guests? First, here’s a handy infographic about spider repellents: … Read more
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