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Transitioning to natural deodorant – my top 10 tips
Natural deodorant is growing in popularity, and it is no wonder, with the amount of research out there now highlighting the detrimental effect that the commercial stuff has on humans. Some of the key ingredients in many commercial deodorants that you want to be... read more
Carb-Free Deodorant Paste
If you’re finding that sodium bicarbonate is irritating your underarms, please don’t give up on natural deodorants! You could either try my Sensitive Deodorant Paste, Spray Deodorant or this bicarb-free version.
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Spray Deodorant with Magnesium
You know you’re onto a winner when your reluctant-to-conform-to-change-rexona-loving-old-school-I’m-gonna-do-it-how-my-mum-did-it husband uses a handmade, natural, and chemical-free deodorant and it WORKS!
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Sensitive Deodorant Paste
This recipe was born shortly after I discovered that a few people were reacting to my regular homemade deodorant, and then after waxing one day, I discovered that I did too…
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Natural Deodorant Paste
Many commercial deodorants contain aluminium and chemical fragrances, along with plenty of other nasties that I am not comfortable putting anywhere near my body.
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Krissy Reviews
I thought it would be handy if I listed my opinions on products I’ve tried, all in one place. On occasion, businesses have gifted me products to try, but most often I have purchased them myself. Either way, I can assure you that whatever you read from me, or hear me say, is my unbiased opinion.
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Tips to naturally handle static electricity and clingy clothes
Urgh, we all know (and dread) the zap that static electricity causes. According to Oxford Languages, static electricity is a stationary electric charge, typically produced by friction. I remember as a kid, rubbing my feet on carpet and zapping my brother (and anyone... read more
A naturally perfect gift idea
The jolly season is almost upon us and I know people are starting to think about gifts for their favourites! I do believe Christmas can be done naturally, it can be done on a budget, and it can be just as merry (even more so) when the health of people and planet are... read more
Skin Scrub With Bicarb & Vodka
This recipe/concept/practice of Gua Sha isn’t new, I didn’t invent it. It has actually been around for a lonnnnnnng time, but I don’t think it gets the airplay it deserves so I’m going to bring awareness to it! Skin exfoliation, and... read more
Turn bicarb into washing soda in a few easy steps
Bicarb (sodium bicarbonate) and washing soda (sodium carbonate) are staples on my DIY trolley. I use them (mainly) for cleaning purposes, as they’re completely natural and particularly useful in stain removal! Bicarb, commonly known as baking soda, is a versatile... read more
Win a copy of Make & Play
** GIVEAWAY CLOSED ** I’m a ‘giver’ by nature: time, energy, acts of kindness, gifts… I like to spread joy – it makes my heart happy. That’s good news for you because… I’m giving YOU the opportunity to WIN one of FIVE copies of my latest book, Make & Play. And entry is easy-peasy!…
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Buzzy Banana Face Mask
Is your child keen to host a pamper party? Are you trying to use safer products on your children? Perhaps saving money is the focus? This is a delightfully fun face mask recipe that ticks all of those boxes! I bet you have all of the ingredients right now in your... read more
5 simple, natural and effective tips to get your house smelling lovely
People often say that me and my house have a certain smell – I assume they mean a good one! 😜 Seriously though, they do, they say it smells fresh and clean and earthy! I’ll have to take their word for it because I can’t smell it myself – but that happens with scent... read more
Stretchy Spotty Sticky Goop
Are you ready for an exclusive recipe from Make & Play, my new recipe book for KIDS? 🤩 This Goop recipe is a huge winner with my kids, so I’m confident it’ll be a winner with yours too! Before we dive into this recipe, I’d love to give you a... read more
Keeping ants outside – naturally
I’m sure most people want to live in harmony with nature’s creatures, big and small, but ants are often an exception for many of us. Seeing their endless black trails from the smallest of gaps in your flooring, and having muffins (left on the bench for what seems like... read more
Running my business – the tremendous highs and necessary lows
A question I get asked a lot is: how did you do it – start your business, keep it running, make it successful? Well, ain’t that the million-dollar question! I’ve answered hundreds of questions individually, and it has been on my to-do list for a long... read more
Wash your face with oil
You’re sick of oily skin and breakouts. You’re tired of dry and flaking skin. You no longer want to use commercial products that strip your skin of its natural goodness, sending who-knows-what down the drains. Well, if the oil cleansing method is not... read more
Sourcing DIY Ingredients
SOURCING DIY INGREDIENTS Let me point you in the right direction SOURCING DIY INGREDIENTS Let me point you in the right direction Supplier Suggestions Discover a range of natural DIY ingredient and accessory suppliers in your state (and online), below. Note that I... read more
Window Spray
By now, those of you who follow me will be well aware that cleaning companies are not required to openly disclose the ingredients they use. Those that do are doing so off their own bat (and even then it can be tricky to find complete lists rather than broad terms like... read more
Soapberry Master Stock
I love soapberries. If you don’t know a lot about them, check out this blog. They grow on a tree, are completely biodegradable and can be used for cleaning and body care purposes. Yes, you can throw a few soapberries into a bag and run up to five loads of... read more
Septic systems: your questions answered
I’ve been getting quite a few emails recently regarding septic systems, and whether natural DIY ingredients, like citric acid and bicarb, can be flushed into them. As I don’t have one myself, I’m pretty green in that area so I had to do my research. I decided to have... read more
Your essential guide to doing the laundry, the natural way
We all want to be able to throw our dirty laundry into the washing machine, set it to go and have everything come out clean, fresh and stain-free, am I right? Here’s the thing… Marketing has conditioned us over the years to believe that whiter whites, bright... read more
Unrealistic expectations are nobody’s friend
Ahhh, expectations – the biggest block I see when it comes to natural DIY outcomes and performance. Something we need to remember is that we’ve become conditioned (did somebody say clever marketing?) to expect products to behave in a certain way. Sadly, this…
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