Embroidery: Then and now
I started embroidery in August/September of 2019 the left picture is my first attempt of a rather haphazard floral display and the second picture is a red/pink/plum floral bouquet with ... Read More →
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DIY
DIY: Christmas mason jar
From: https://crazylittleprojects.com/christmas-treat-jars/ Supplies Needed: ◦ Jars (get them from a craft store or use baby food jars) ◦ Glitter-Red, white and brown ◦ Googly eyes ◦ Red pom pom ◦ ... Read More →
Beauty DIY: coconut oil hair mask
From: https://theeverygirl.com/coconut-oil-honey-hair-mask/ 1 tbsp. Organic Coconut Oil 1 tbsp. Organic Raw Honey Sauce Pan Mixing Bowl Spoon Towel Shower Cap (optional) Mix the ingredients together and as an extra step ... Read More →
Food: Candy Canes
Recipe from: https://www.thespruceeats.com/candy-canes-recipe-521012 Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups/21 ounces granulated sugar 1 cup/11 ounces light corn syrup 1/2 cup/4 ounces water, divided 1 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 teaspoon red gel ... Read More →
Food: Mary Berry’s Yule log
Ingredients For the chocolate sponge 4 large free-range eggs 100g/3½oz caster sugar 65g/2½oz self-raising flour 40g/1½oz cocoa powder For the chocolate ganache topping 300ml/½ pint double cream 300g/10½oz dark chocolate ... Read More →
FREE Making Memories Christmas advent calendar printable
I got the idea from a friend of mine on instagram who’s little girl has several disabilities and can’t eat chocolate. Use this to keep the kids busy this Christmas! ... Read More →
Beauty: Lavender bath salts
INGREDIENTS ½ cup Epsom salt ½ cup rock salt 1 tablespoon baking soda 10 drops lavender essence METHOD Mix all ingredients together until well combined and store in a jar. ... Read More →
Beauty: Lemon body scrub
.INGREDIENTS Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 cup white sugar ¼ cup coconut or olive oil METHOD Combine all ingredients together. Add more sugar or oil if too wet ... Read More →
Beauty: Coffee body scrub
INGREDIENTS ⅔ cup coffee grounds ½ cup raw sugar ½ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract METHOD Mix all ingredients together and store in a ... Read More →
Self care: Essential oils – What you need to know
Lavender helps with headaches – lavender releases sleep hormones which ultimately make us feel more relaxed. So, gently rub some lavender oil on your temples and rub in a slow ... Read More →