I don’t think I need to tell you that skincare is so important, that is why you totally need to take note of this DIY sugar scrub! I never realised just how important it was until I moved to a humid, tropical climate.My skin used to suffer from being too dry and now it is the complete opposite – too oily! Benefits of a sugar scrub Over time our faces collect dead skin, oils and other gunk that can clog up our pores.Regular exfoliation allows for all of the dead skin to be gently removed while cleaning your pores and giving them a fresh lease on life! I am here…
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DIY Perfume with Essential Oils
You don’t have to be a celebrity to create your own personal scent! We all love to smell good, and this DIY Perfume is the easiest way you could bring some amazing scents into your world. We are going to cover 2 methods of DIY perfume here. One is a really simple, quick roller using just 2 ingredients.The other is a bit more complex but a lot of fun to do if you have the time and ingredients! PERFUME ROLLER First a little about Whisper, the oil we are using todayWhisper by doTERRA is an amazing floral blend which was designed to make you feel and smell amazing! It contains…
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Clean your home with Essential Oils
Today we will be looking at how to clean your home with essential oils.Before I found Essential Oils I never realised how bad the smell of store-bought cleaning products actually was. When I am around them now I get a headache and feel a bit gross. There are so many horrid chemicals in those things.A study done showed that the chemicals in household cleaning products can be as bad for your lungs as smoking – yuck! (You can find the article here)As the mother of a small human, I endeavour to find the healthiest options I can, and Doterra has definitely given me that. Why should you clean your home…
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Island Isolation
You know that feeling when you go on holiday but by the end of it you can’t wait to go back to reality? That is what it is like living on an island. Yes, it’s beautiful and yes I appreciate my time here. However it is crucial to get off island occasionally to refresh your mind and see family and friends (also of course to eat some good food!). If I wanted to fly off island next week, it would cost me close to $600 for a one way ticket to Perth, $1200 return. That doesn’t include any accommodation, food or travel expenses.If I wanted to fly home to see…
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Anxiety never rests
I’m sitting on my front deck fighting an endless internal battle.That battle is called anxiety. It sneaks up on me even when I’m feeling like I’m in control and fills me with so much self doubt and insecurity. In fact it sneaks up on me MOST when I think I have control, it’s a shifty bugger. Related PostIsland Isolation – Frustration in paradise I find that with my anxiety I spend a lot of time “waiting” for that moment to arrive.If I know that I have to go out for dinner at 6pm then my whole day becomes a build up to that moment. Almost as if I am consumed…
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Are essential oils right for me?
I’m sure by now you have heard about essential oils and all of the big brand names that come with it.You’re probably wondering what all of the hype is about. What are they used for? Are there any benefits? How can such a small bottle go such a long way? Is the cost worth it?So many questions!Luckily for you, I’m here to help you get some answers and decide if essential oils are right for you. Let’s start from the beginning. What are essential oils?Essential oils are a highly concentrated extractions from plants. They are volatile (which means they will evaporate readily) and potent (a single drop of peppermint oil…
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How essential oils saved my sleep! + recipe
My whole life I have suffered from anxiety but it wasn’t until last year that I got an official diagnosis. I’m not sure why but it wasn’t until that point that I decided to take some serious action to help myself. Anxiety can bring insomnia. With insomnia comes poor moods, low motivation and even more anxiety. It’s an awful cycle that can feel impossible to break.If you are like me and suffer from these things then you know how crippling it can be, especially when you have a household to run! As time went on I was starting to feel frustrated, I was a first-time mum and any sleep I…
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How to survive a toddler tantrum
Luna discovered tantrums a few months ago and I swear I thought it was going to be the end of me. She would throw herself on the floor and wiggle around, screaming like a banshee. At first I would respond with shock thinking she was in trouble but I quickly learned that she was just trying to get her way. As a parent you will know that tantrums are inevitable. Your little one will cry when they want a banana then cry harder when they finally get one. It’s times like this you feel like throwing in the towel, but don’t. Your patience is a lot more helpful to your…
