This post was most recently updated on April 27th, 2020 We are working on reducing our plastic use and I have found these great plastic free swap outs that you can use to replace disposable items and to reduce your plastic use in the house. Please read: This information is provided for educational purposes only … Read more
This post was most recently updated on August 31st, 2021 These DIY beeswax wraps are not the most basic recipe, however this is the best, longest lasting and most flexible beeswax food wrap recipes. A homemade beeswax wrap make with these step by step instructions will become your go-to reusable food wrap and it will … Read more
This post was most recently updated on March 23rd, 2021 Going plastic free is a great aspiration. But there are so many, many challenges along the way. The biggest one I have come up against so far is being able to freeze meat without plastic or using freezer bags. Please read: This information is provided … Read more
This post was most recently updated on June 1st, 2021 I love living near the beach. Unfortunately, with the beach comes sandflies and I am one of those that reacts badly to sandfly bites! This means I was very quickly on the hunt for a totally natural and effective sandfly repellent. After a few tries … Read more
This post was most recently updated on June 1st, 2021 This is a super simple, easy, natural all purpose balm. You can use it as a ultra moisturiser for cracked heels, as a balm for baby rash on their bottoms or chins, it is great on chapped lips, for burns* and abrasions, or as a … Read more
The most commonly asked question on my post and video about making beeswax food wraps at home is is there a pine resin substitute for beeswax wraps? These beeswax wraps work wonderfully to replace plastic wrap in the kitchen, but below we look at substitutions and alternatives for pine resin in beeswax wrap recipes. Do … Read more
Many people are trying to avoid using plastic in their everyday life as much as possible. Part of that journey is working out how to store food without using plastic. Plastic is everywhere in our food system. It is used in growing, harvesting, processing, packaging and storing our food. Options for keeping your food out … Read more
This post was most recently updated on November 30th, 2021 Do you or someone you know strive to be more self sufficient and self reliant? Homesteaders, and greenies alike will enjoy these brilliant ideas for gifts for self sufficient living. It might be for Christmas, a birthday or some other celebration, these gift ideas will … Read more
This post was most recently updated on September 15th, 2020 Summer around here brings an over abundance of plums. These wonderful stone fruit grow locally and you can often get bags of them for free. What can you do with too many plums? Preserve them of course! Please read: This information is provided for educational … Read more
This post was most recently updated on January 26th, 2021 If you are planning on growing a vegetable garden this coming season, you need to put some plans in place. Planning a vegetable garden properly will help to ensure that you get the most out of your garden space. Please read: This information is provided … Read more