Before we go any further I'd like to say that I'm aware of just how filthy my hob was before I started cleaning it. Let me just explain myself by saying, firstly... I'm a little bit lazy, secondly... I did actually leave it for longer than I normally would so the…
I can't take credit for this recipe, it's from the excellent Cranks Recipe Book. I assume they still include it in newer editions of the cookbook but I inherited mine from my Mum around 20 years ago so it's possible they have very different recipes in there now. This soup is…
As things are running out in my house I'm replacing them with homemade alternatives wherever possible. Well this week my washing up liquid ran out so I scoured the net for homemade washing up liquid recipes. There are loads of them! They go into lots of detail about each ingredient but…
No-one likes a dirty bathroom, and no-one wants loads of toxic chemical particles floating around either. Not only are most shop bought bathroom cleaners full of chemicals but when they end up down the drain they can be damaging to our waterways and marine life as well. What's the most eco-friendly…
Dental hygiene is important. The health of your mouth and gums affects not only your mouth but other areas of your health; Gum disease is thought to be a contributor to your risk of stroke, heart attacks and diabetes amongst other health risks. But just as important to me as dental…
I'm trying very hard to reduce how much I send to landfill. I recycle as much as possible and I buy as little additional packaging and plastic as possible, but there are some things it's very hard to avoid buying. My local council won't accept a lot of items in the…