Essential Oils

Grapefruit essential oil has an energising aroma, due to is fun, floral and invigorating aroma. It is known for its clarifying effects and ability to uplift mood.

Lavender essential oil is one of the most versatile of all essential oils. With its relaxing effect to soothe and calm the body and mind to promote a restful night’s sleep and reduces feelings of anxiety and restlessness. Along with its natural antibacterial properties, it’s a great item to have on hand for DIY cleaners.

Peppermint essential oil is not only renowned for its fresh flavour, it can help alleviate headaches, stomach upset, promotes healthy respiratory function and helps sooth burnt areas by providing a cooling sensation.

I have been making my own homemade cleaners for a few years now and absolutely love them. They also save me lots of money.

Dread cleaning? We have better things to do with our time! Here are a few helpful tips to make cleaning up messes easier and less frustrating; they also use budget-friendly products too!

It’s 3 o’clock, you’re tossing and turning and itching to get a wink of sleep. You keep thinking about how little sleep you’ve had and it doesn’t help your cause… Trust me, I know the feeling.
The next time you’re struggling to catch some zzz’s, refer to my readers’ tips on how to get to sleep to help you out.

This week’s OH! (Organised Housewife!) List is filled with a few little favourite things from around my home.

I have recently started broadening my range and use of essential oils and I am absolutely loving them. After some research and experience, I have put together some useful information to help you choose the best diffuser for essential oils. It won’t be long before you start reaping the benefits of diffusers and essential oils too!

I recently learned that the kitchen, and in particular under the kitchen sink, is one of the cupboards that many of my readers have trouble keeping tidy. I thought it would be good to share ‘How to organise under the kitchen sink cupboard’ so you can see how I sort out mine and you can have another clutter-free space in the house!

I like to have routines and ways that help keep me productive and increase my efficiency. Here are my 14 tips to help you have a productive day. I hope they work for you as well as they do for me!

My OH! (Organised Housewife!) List, is where I share a quick little snippet of my recent finds or just to let you know about things I love.

Depending on where you live and how you wash your clothes, the linen cupboard can become a little musty and your bedsheets, towels, etc. can stop smelling fresh. Here is my Linen Cupboard Deodoriser that will help to eliminate the musty smell.

Give mum the gift of relaxation this Mothers Day with some homemade Citrus Bath Salts. Homemade Bath Salts are really easy to make and make a lovely gift.