History of Halloween – What is Halloween? Why does Halloween exist? Where did Halloween come from? The origins of Halloween are shrouded in many ways. This is often the case with traditions and customs centered around the macabre. The controversy surrounding religion’s role in shaping what we know as Halloween today can still provoke a […]
Homemade Citrus Potpourri
Citrus potpourri has a wonderfully uplifting scent that helps to overcome stale and unpleasant smells in an enclosed area. It is an ideal scent for everyone as it isn’t too sweet, nor too heady. This potpourri is easy to make and can last a long time if you continue refreshing it with essential oil top-ups. […]
Moroccan Argan Oil for hair care
Moroccan oil has become a fast favourite for those wishing to keep their hair and skin looking youthful, radiant, and moisturised. This special oil is extracted from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree and is often referred to as “liquid gold.” The area it grows is very limited and the short supply makes it […]
Make Your own Rosemary and Mint Foot Scrub
A delicious foot scrub that is ideal for both refreshing and revitalizing tired feet. The preparation time should take no more than 5 minutes. Ingredients 30g / 1 oz sweet almond oil 3 drops rosemary essential oil 3 drops peppermint essential oil 125 ml/ 1/2 cup cornmeal Mix the sweet almond oil and rosemary and […]
How to Make a Honey Skin Softening Bath?
It’s nice to know that you have soft skin. Taking honey baths will cleanse, sooth, and soften! Here is how to make a honey skin-softening bath! Things You’ll Need Warm Water 1 Cup of Honey 5 Cups of Milk Your favorite essential oil Anything else you may want to add! Fill the bathtub with as […]
How is Beeswax Made?
Beeswax is used to construct the combs in which the bees raise their young and store pollen and honey. It is a natural wax that comprises mainly esters of fatty acids and various long chain alcohols. But how is beeswax made? What is it made of? Female worker bees, whose lifespan is about four weeks, […]
MAKE SHAMROCK SOAPS FOR ST. PATRICK DAY
It’s time to get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day since it’s coming up right around the corner! These Homemade Shamrock Soap are sure to be a hit in your home. What You need: Shamrock Silicone Mold Melt and Pour Soap Base Green Soap dye Fragrance Oil Plastic Transfer Pipette Microwave Safe Measuring cup […]
The Benefits of Burning Beeswax Candles
It’s rumored that the idiom “Mind your own beeswax” came from Colonial America when women would put beeswax on their faces to soften their skin. If you didn’t “mind” the timing, it would grow hard and crack and the benefits to the skin would be lost. Ironically, beeswax is a component in many modern day […]
Why to love autumn?
Autumn is a very special time of year as the temperature cools and the days get shorter. We all love autumn don’t we? It’s that special time of year when the weather begins to get discernibly cooler and the nights noticeably longer. Autumn heralds the transition into the cold, dark and desolate winter months, […]
How to Clean BeesWax
Cleaning beeswax is easy. If you want an industrial solution to refine wax, that’s more complicated, but here is how to go about cleaning bees wax on a small scale. Steps Prepare your supplies. Collect wax that you need to clean, whether its old honeycomb, or whatever. Find a large cooking pot, preferably stainless steel, […]