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How to dry fresh, cut flowers using the air drying method. Whether it’s your bridal bouquet, an anniversary or Valentine’s Day gift, or a particularly beautiful bunch of flowers you’ve…

Learn how to make potpourri at home using dried flowers and herbs right from your own garden. Preserving flowers by drying them is a great way to create a keepsake…

After two years of growing my hair to waist-length, I finally decided to get it cut at the hair salon. Here’s why. I was debating about cutting my hair for…

Any other coffee lovers out there? I not only love the taste of coffee, but the fragrant scent, too; so I thought it would be a fun little project to…

How to make a homemade oregano oil using the oil infusion method for use as a home remedy for common ailments. Making oregano-infused oil at home is very simple, and it’s a great product…

How to make your own DIY coconut shell candle using a blend of coconut wax and soy wax. This complete beginners guide to candle making is easy to follow and…

How to make orange blossom water (or orange flower water) using a simple, easy at-home method. Orange blossom water is a flower water (like rose water) that’s made from the…

Learn how to make DIY candle wax melts using essential oils to fill any room in your home with a natural, non-toxic fragrance. These homemade wax melts are concentrated pieces…

How to recycle old flip flops once they reach the end of their lifecycle. Here’s what you can do with old rubber thongs/flip flops or jangles after they’ve seen better…

How to properly recycle old sandals and Birkenstocks in an eco-friendly way, sustainable way, to promote a more circular economy. No item gets more worn down than a well-loved shoe.…

How to make a natural homemade mouthwash to help freshen breath and cleanse the mouth. This mouthwash is alcohol-free, inexpensive, all-natural, and super easy to make yourself! Opting for a…

How to recycle old wetsuits properly. In Australia, the best option to recycle old, worn, unusable wetsuits is to drop off any surf branded wetsuit to Rip Curl stores around…

Two years ago I packed up my life in Sydney and moved up the coast to Queensland, Australia. Since then, I haven’t owned a car. I’ve been using my bicycle…

How to make a natural mould remover for tile grout in the shower without harsh chemicals like bleach. If you notice any dark spots growing in your shower, this may…

This easy homemade DIY window cleaner leaves glass streak-free and sparkling clean with each use. As someone who doesn’t love to clean the house, I need something that works quickly,…

How to properly recycle old converse shoes and sneakers in an eco-friendly way, sustainable way, promoting a circular economy. I love converse shoes. They go with everything; dresses, jeans, skirts,…

How to recycle old towels and bed linen that aren’t able to be donated. Desire a change of pattern or colour for your bed linen and towels? Or have they…

This DIY chamomile hydrosol is great for those with rosacea, acne prone, sensitive or easily-irritated skin. It has many uses including as an all-in-one makeup remover, skin cleanser and toner.…

How to make a healing calendula-infused oil from scratch at home using only two ingredients. Calendula oil is a wonderful oil that has many uses. Two of my favourites are…

Saving seeds from your homegrown vegetables, fruits, herbs, and greens involves three steps: Selecting seeds from the most suitable plants, harvesting them at the right time, and storing them properly…

Regenerative gardening uses the natural ecosystem to help keep pests and diseases under control. Organic practices are used instead of chemicals to encourage plant growth. It’s a more sustainable approach…

How to whiten white clothes naturally without bleach. Here are some natural alternatives to chemical bleach that work to help brighten your whites naturally and remove stains and dinginess to…

Rather than throwing away broken items as soon as they break, see if they can be repaired in some way, or if not, recycled. Simple repairs can save you a…

In Australia alone, over 300 chemicals are added to water supplies to help disinfect and kill any microorganisms that may cause disease. Some of these chemicals include chlorine, ammonia, fluoride…

How to make homemade DIY Lavender Water using organic fresh or dried lavender buds. This lavender hydrosol can be used in drinks, for skin, in beauty products and more! I…

How to make a simple homemade DIY Rose Water using organic fresh or dried rose petals. This hydrosol can be used in recipes, for skin, in beauty products like a…

The average farmer in Australia makes just 18 cents of every dollar when you buy from large supermarkets. The other 82 cents goes to various other middlemen. While farmers help…

Why I shop at thrift stores first. I made a commitment to myself when I moved back in June last year that I would only buy clothing secondhand. If I…

Dream Catchers originated with the Native Americans, but rose to popularity in the Western World back in the 1960’s and 1970’s with the hippies. From there the love spread and…

Since June 6, 2021, I have lived my life without a car. Why? One of the biggest reasons was to cut expenses – it’s way cheaper to not own a…

How to make peppermint-infused oil without all the distilling equipment! This is the method I use for making peppermint-infused oil from scratch, that doesn’t require distilling. Infused oils have become one of my favourite DIYs to make at home…

Beeswax wraps are a great plastic-free alternative for storing food, however they can lose their stickiness relatively quickly. Here is a beeswax wrap recipe that gives an even stickier wrap…

Not all of us have land or space on our property suitable for a compost bin. Here’s how to compost without a compost bin, in your very own kitchen. I…

How to make grapefruit-infused oil without all the distilling equipment! This is the method I use for making grapefruit-infused oil from scratch, that doesn’t require distilling. After having such success…

How to recycle takeaway coffee cups. Single-use coffee cups can now be recycled in Australia!! Since launching in January 2019, we’ve been able to divert over 150,000 single use coffee…

The hidden names for Palm Oil and how to avoid it in everyday products. The products, brands, foods and items palm oil can be found in. This a topic that’s…

Calendula is one of my absolute favourite flowers to grow in the garden. I could probably say that about all my flowers, I do love them all!, but calendula definitely…

A great way to use up veggies and herbs leftover in the garden is to make seasonings with them. After making a super greens powder using fresh greens from my…

How to recycle pool inflatables to prevent them ending up in landfill. Rather than throwing old pool inflatables in the bin, they can be recycled into beautiful, one-of-a-kind bags! I…

How to properly soak and sprout nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes to reduce phytic acid, lectins, and other antinutrients naturally found in these foods, which can harm the digestive tract…