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"This is surprisingly the best hair wax I've ever

"This is surprisingly the best hair wax I've ever used"...said my husband after the first time I made this 😅

Needless to say, we've never gone back to the chemical laden supermarket alternatives!

The best thing about making this #hairwax is that the essential oils actually nourish your hair.

♥️ Peppermint oil stimulates the scalp, which can promote hair growth, while rosemary oil works to nourish and strengthen ♥️

Here's what you'll need:

4.5t Beeswax
1T Shea Butter
4-5t Coconut Oil

In a bain marie melt the beeswax, shea and coconut oil.

Turn off the heat and leave to cool for 3mins before mixing in the essential oils.

Spoon into jars and it's ready to use!

#lowtoxliving #chemicalfreeproducts #diyessentialoils #younglivingessentialoils #youngliving

Choosing low tox cleaning products is a no brainer

Choosing low tox cleaning products is a no brainer for me... They're CHEAPER 💲 than chemical laden cleaners from the supermarket, they're CONCENTRATED 🌏 meaning less bottles and waste, and of course, best of all they're SAFE 🏥 for my family to use and be around.

If you've ever wondered how to make the switch to low tox without having to break the bank, send me a DM, I'd love to show you how xx

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✨DIY - Reed Diffuser✨ These make a beautiful $✨DIY - Reed Diffuser✨ These make a beautiful birthday or Christmas gift for someone special! I used to love scented candles and store bought reed diffusers. One in every room of the house... until I learnt just how toxic they were, filled with artificial fragrances. Ummm bye 👋🏼 Let me show you how to make a beautiful natural and inexpensive DIY Reed Diffuser. We can easily make chemical-free ones using pure, therapeutic grade essential oils. And best of all, you can customize your scent! 👉TIP: Reuse old diffusers by rinsing the bottles thoroughly with hot soapy water. Unfortunately you can't reuse the reeds as the fragrance is soaked in, but I just use the bamboo skewers from the supermarket 👈 Here is what you’ll need: ⭐A small glass vase or container with a narrow mouth ⭐¼ cup carrier oil like sweet almond oil or fractionated coconut oil ⭐2 tbs of vodka (helps to get oils to travel up to reeds faster) ⭐Drops of essential oil to give you the desired scent (I used about 20-25 drops) ⭐Reed sticks or bamboo sticks Mix ingredients together. Replace and/or refill when evaporated. That’s it! So easy, right? 👉TIP: Try the combo you're thinking of in your diffuser first to make sure you like it! 👈 ❤️Favoirite Essential Oil Combos❤️ CHRISTMAS TREE (as featured in video) Pine + Christmas Spirit + Cypress WINTER WONDERLAND Peppermint + Cypress + Bergamot RELAX Stress Away + Lavender + Peace & Calming SEASONAL SUPPORT Lemon + Lavender + Peppermint OCEAN BREEZE Cedarwood + Frankincense + Orange + Rosemary FRESH FLOWERS Lavender + Lemongrass + Rosemary Enjoy!! #lowtoxliving #diydiffuser #reeddiffuser #chemicalfree #chemicalfreehome #thepotagerproject$

12 cabbages plants for $4! 🥬 Not bad considerin

12 cabbages plants for $4! 🥬 Not bad considering we're paying $4 for one in the supermarket at the moment!!

Here's my tip 👉check out the 'reduced to clear section' at the garden centre, you never know when you might find some goodies!

I figure, even if they don't all survive, you're still getting value at under half price💲

Plus a part of me feels like I'm helping these plants fulfill their purpose 😅

#beginnervegetablegarden
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#gardeningforbeginners
#gardeningonabudget

These pumpkin plants were looking very sad but 2 w

These pumpkin plants were looking very sad but 2 weeks later you wouldn't know they're the same plant!

What I did:

🌱Repotted into larger pots with fresh potting mix
🌱Added some slow release fertilizer
🌱Watered with organic seaweed mix

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#repottingseedlings
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Lemon Essential Oil is an absolute fav in my house

Lemon Essential Oil is an absolute fav in my household! I use it for everything! Here are a few ways I use this incredibly versatile oil:

🍋 Add a few drops to my laundry for whitening & brightening!
🍋Use in cooking or add a drop in my water
🍋 To skincare products to reduce the appearance of blemishes
🍋 To conditioner for smoother & shinier hair
🍋 Add to baked goods
🍋 Mix with baking soda, sprinkle over carpets for 15mins before vacuuming or sprinkle in base of rubbish bin
🍋 Diffuse for a fresh, clean-smelling environment

Just to name a few!

And knowing that when I use Young Living essential oil I'm getting PURE lemon oil with no synthetic fillers, means I can confidently ingest it and use it in my home.

Remember, brands that say "100% pure essential oil" isn't actually all lemon oil because there's no regulation around what the term "pure" means. It can be as little as 5%!! So just think what they're topping that up with 🤔

I'm always open to chat about this so feel free to PM me if you'd like to know more about why purity is so important

#lowtoxliving

MYTH: ❌ Watering during the heat of the day can

MYTH: ❌ Watering during the heat of the day can burn the leaves as the water droplets act like mini magnifying glasses ❌

TRUTH: ✔️ Water droplets will evaporate before they can do this.
If you water in the afternoon, especially during summer, the heat and sun are at their peak and the plant’s water will evaporate instead of absorbing into the soil and roots.
This is actually why it's better to water in the morning or evening ✔️

💦 Morning watering is actually preferable to evening watering as the plant has time to dry before the sun goes down.

At night, water tends to rest in the soil, around the roots, and on the foliage, which encourages rot, fungal growth, and insects.

But if you don't have a choice, watering at any time is better than scorched plants! 🌱

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