Archive for the ‘Homemade Cleaning Products’ Category

Buyer beware: Are Americans systematically poisoning themselves Dr Stuart Jeanne Bramhall, Seattle Health News Examiner

This is well worth a read – and not just because my website gets a mention. The US has the worst record in the industrialized world for regulating toxic chemicals thanks to the stranglehold powerful corporate lobbies have on Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is concerning [...]

Why You Should Try Making Your Own Cleaning Products & Cosmetics

Nearly two years ago we made the decision to limit the groceries to $100 a week and stick to it. Even though our family-size has increased by one adult person, we managed to cut that budget again to $75. The outcome is we are eating more fruit and vegetables and way less processed food. Wastage [...]

Life Saver/Planet Saver/ Money Saver

I am amazed at how my attitude towards mainstream products like toothpaste, shampoo and laundry powder has changed since I found out how easy it is to make your own. For thirty years I spent a fortune on consumable products to clean myself and my home… if only I had known what a big rip-off [...]

What’s Happening Down South

Here are some examples of the postal correspondence I receive every day since appearing on TV and in the Taranaki Daily News:  Hi Lyn, Good on you for letting everyone know your secret to success.  It is always great to see when people share the secrets around.  I have enclosed $10 for the recipes to [...]