For those of us who care about the negative effects of pesticides, chemicals and toxic substances on our bodies and in our homes, finding safe, natural alternatives is essential. Soap nuts are naturally hypoallergenic, anti-fungal and antibacterial. They are fruit which grow on trees, dry naturally and require no chemical processing to be effective. Soap nuts are ideal for those who want to switch to an easier, cost effective and natural solution.
I love this recipe because it is so easy to make, the pancakes are packed full of nutrition and everyone loves them, they freeze well and can be popped in the toaster for breakfast-in-a-hurry.
Australia Day is upon us, so that means it's time to think about going back to school.Are you as ready for that as I am? I love the freedom of holidays with long, sunny days spent getting back to nature with the family. Swimming, picnicking, camping - every day is a new adventure! But by the end of the holidays I’m starting to struggle to keep my daughter busy and entertained day in and day out…
Dealing with skin problems can be difficult, especially when there are so many products on the market that promise to solve all your worries. I don't think it's any secret that at Green Foot Mama, we believe what you put in your body is as important than what you put on it. Here’s a tip for any skin issues you may have: try to improve the condition of your skin with what you eat
Buying from local creators, makers and growers supports small businesses and their families. It also contributes to the local economy. You’ll also find a more unique range of items to choose from that are made or grown straight from the heart.
Studies show that the fewer toys children have, the more creatively they play. But what do you give them as Christmas presents if not toys?
It’s not easy to find the perfect natural ingredients to care for your skin. After all, we need to be extremely careful with what we use on our bodies. Did you know though that there’s a much sought-after natural ingredient right on our doorstep? Natural remedies for skin treatment such as Australian beeswax are known to be very effective in maintaining healthy and hydrated skin. Australian beeswax is used in many skin care creams and lotions today and is one of our signature base ingredients.
I like to minimise waste where I can – and plastic wrap has got to be the definition of single use plastic waste. In honour of plastic-free July I decided to have a go at making my own eco-friendly reuseable beeswax wraps. A quick google search found a number of tutorials and two different methods. I tried both methods to see which I liked the most.
With the amount of trans-fats, sugar and who knows what included in processed food, I like to make home-made crackers full of seeds and healthy fats for glowing skin.Here are three simple and quick recipes to make crackers power packed with good nutrition for fuelling busy bodies and minds.
As the temperature drops, your skin is more prone to dryness - due to lower humidity, heavier clothing and indoor heating stripping moisture from your skin. Here are three tried and tested solutions for reducing dryness, improving moisture and restoring harmony to winter skin.
We have a new mama here at at GFM HQ: introducing Lisa...
