How to wash black and dark clothes without fading Sorting your washing Step 1. It’s a well known fact that to keep whites bright, you need to wash them separately. But not many people realise that it also works both ways! Dark clothing washed with light or coloured clothing will start to fade, or leach […]
I received an email recently that surprised me, initially. But 2 seconds later I realised I was more surprised that I hadn’t received this question far earlier. The question was simply – is your wool from non-mulesed sheep? So to answer this question right up front, in case that is all you want/need to know, the […]
Here’s my experience with the not so common symptom of post natal depression….ANGRY MAMA Many years ago my sister suffered post natal depression and although I don’t know all of her symptoms, I thought that there might be a genetic predisposition for me to experience this also. So after having my babies I checked in […]
Guest Post by the very lovely Marretta from Two-Winged Fruit My name is Maretta, CEO and Founder of Two-winged fruit – Rainforest friendly skincare. I’m delighted to have the opportunity to write a guest blog post for ilovemymates. Two-winged fruit is definitely mates with ilovemymates as we share many things in common! I’d like to […]
I’m not in the business of writing opinion pieces under normal circumstances. Oddly enough! Considering I have many strongly held opinions about…well pretty much everything HA! But I do have quite a bee in my bonnet about this topic. A big huge buzzing bumblebee! Since having kids, myself, I have been working really hard to limit many things which we […]
Neem oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds of the NEEM tree which is native to the Indian subcontinent, but has been introduced to many other areas in the tropics Neem oil can vary in colour; from a golden yellow to reddish brown to even a greenish brown or a bright red. Be fairly […]
Let me set the scene for you…..I had recently ripped up a weed mat out of the garden bed as it was all torn and not doing a whole lot. Just a few very short days later I discover nettles growing up in place of the mat. Ohhhh, I exclaim, nettles – I know these are super […]
Are you a shaver? Or are you a waxer? Or something else entirely? I’ve not really ever been a “shaver”, I have always been a waxer. This was due to being lucky enough to have a mum who was a beautician and did my waxing for me through my teenage years. And after leaving home, it […]
With the arrival of Summer (finally, in Melbourne) comes the shrugging off of coats and wearing our most fabulous Summer dresses and tank tops etc. But after the long Winter months, your skin might not be quite what it should be. Right? And I want you to have the best looking, deliciously smooth and divinely […]
I’m so excited to be sharing this recipe with you today! I have been using this natural powder foundation for months now and I am loving it! My skin is much clearer, less dry, and I am happy that I know exactly what ingredients I am putting on my face! Plus it ischeap frugal and […]
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