Not many people can say they have pure linen in their cupboards, on their beds or on a table for that matter. The word ‘linen’ these days is a generic (common) word for sheets and pillowcases which are made from polyester or a blend of polyester/cotton/rayon as do most tablecloths. Other tablecloths are made from vinyl […]
Archives for December 2011
Natural Sisal Remnants and Woven Sea Grass Rugs For DIY Cat Projects
Natural Sisal Remnants available from SisalRugsDirect are great for “Do It Yourself” cat/pet projects. They are perfect to cover or fix pet furniture such as cat condos, cat scratching trees or litter mats. These remnants have a natural wax component making for easy maintainence. Sisal For Cat Furniture Projects Cats prefer woven sisal because their claws do not […]
Cedar Wood Closet Fresheners
How do we combat moths and silverfish without using toxic chemicals to fumigate them and us in the process? The answer lies in Aromatic Red Cedar Wood. It had been used for centuries in closet (wardrobe) making to protect against moths, silverfish and mildew. Cedar chests and cabinets were once used to store clothes and […]
Scarves for Men and Women
Scarves; a woman’s accessory you say? Far from it! Scarves have been unisex for the past 2000 years. They are changeable; meaning they can be worn in various ways to give your outfits a different look. Of all the fabrics used these days alpaca, angora, cotton and silk are amongst the favored for scarf making. All […]
Minerals For Your Bones
Far out! NASA Astronauts have been advised to eat Terramin Clay to help them from losing bone density while living in a zero gravity environment in Outer Space. We are ‘Earth Bound’ but we too can benefit from eating Terramin Clay; especially people who suffer from osteoporosis. It has been known for centuries that our Ancestors used […]
All Natural Lip Balms by “Organic Island”
I’d been “going balmy” for months trying to find a lip balm that would help keep my lips moisturized. Then finally after all the countless searches I came across two wonderful lip balms from different companies within a matter of a couple of weeks. I could not believe after reviewing ‘vanessa megan’s’ lip balm and […]
Natural Sea Sponge Benefits
Your young children have brains like a ‘sponge’ as they absorb everything they see and hear. So instead of sitting them in front of the television to watch “Sponge Bob”, why not show them what a real sponge looks like and tell them a little bit about it and where it comes from. After all, […]
Organic Facial Skin Care by ‘vanessa megan’
It has been a month since I first tried ‘vanessa megan’ skincare range and I’m thrilled on how my skin has been ‘feeling’ since then. It’s amazing what Vanessa’s skincare products can accomplish within a short span of time; goes to show that by ‘feeding’ your skin with natural ingredients from Mother Nature, is a […]
Disposable Diaper Facts
Who would have thought that a mother of two and a grandfather would have contributed to one of the most environmental and health disasters of all time? Well, that is how I see it! The disposable diaper/nappy, the biggest invention ever, polluting landfills and the very air we breathe as they take around 500 years […]
Safe Baby Crib and Mattress
Looking for the ‘right’ bed for your baby can be daunting. There are so many cots/cribs on the market but most of them do not ‘measure up’ where safety is concerned. The companies who make these cots/cribs are actually targeting you; the mother-to-be. Women’s choices depend on style and colour to match the decor in […]