
Shampoo.. Why pay for water?
That's right.... Liquid shampoo is just that, soap mixed with enough water to create a liquid you can squeeze out of a bottle! The word shampoo comes from India champu meaning to massage. The Indians used soapnuts (Sapindus) boiled and mixed with herbs to create a soapy lather which left the hair soft, shiny and manageable. My first memory of liquid shampoo is Egg Shampoo and VO5..... maybe even with Farrah Fawcett Major advertising Wella Balsam with her beautiful hair that

The Butcher, the Baker, the Candle Stick maker..... where have they gone?
I don't think we really understood the importance of individual stores making their own products, being able to go to your local town or nearby town and wander into each store, having a chat to the owner, sampling their wares, knowing that majority of the ingredients would have been sourced locally and having your goods wrapped in paper and string. Well the Soap maker is back! Why do I LOVE making soap for me, my family, friends and of course those who choose to buy my produc

ECO TIP OFF THE WEEK!
It's amazing how inventive people become when they choose an eco option. To look at an object and think now "can I use this item again in another way before just throwing it out?" Oranges, Oranges, Oranges....... I love oranges! New Zealand Oranges are absolutely beautiful.... juicy, sweet and leave a fresh taste in your mouth. I've swapped using Bananas in my smoothies to Oranges, adds fibre, naturally sweetens it and is super refreshing! If you use lots of oranges and throw