When people dream about winning the lottery they often imagine moving to a tropical island. I am one of the fortunate souls who get to live that life (although I didn't need to win the lottery to get here). People dream about sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and a stress free way of life. While … Continue reading Island Life – Pros and Cons
Today we are going to look at the way mail works on the island and how long it can take to get the most basic items. Before I moved to Christmas Island, I had never realised just how much I took for granted. If I wanted a pair of shoes, I'd take a quick drive … Continue reading Boat Mail Haul
You've started your BuJo-urney and want to reach a little beyond the basic pen and paper. It can all seem a little bit daunting at first. So many words you may never have heard before get thrown around.Washi, Micron, Leuchtturm, oh my! I'm here to guide you through some of these terms and discuss some … Continue reading Bullet Journal Essentials – Supplies
Living on a remote island can be hard, especially when it comes to medical situations. Our local hospital is great, the staff are amazing and supportive and we have all of the basic services we need to get us through the day.However, a lot of bigger issues, such as my impacted wisdom tooth, require a … Continue reading Toothache relief
Mothers day is quickly closing in and you might be stressing.You love your mother (or aunt, grandma, anyone who is important in your world!), but you aren't sure what to get her this year. You're tired of getting mum the same slippers and chocolates and want to show how much you care. Nothing says you … Continue reading Spoil Mum with these simple (and impressive) DIY ideas!
When you think relaxing the first thing that comes to most of our minds is bath.Bath salts are an amazing addition to any bath, they provide a calming and rejuvenating experience. There are some amazing benefits that come with using bath salts Detox the body of nastiesRelieve muscle tensionSpeed up the healing process when sickRelieve … Continue reading DIY Bath Salts with Essential Oils
We are slowly becoming more aware of all of the hidden nasties in our everyday products, and body wash is no exception. If you're like me and would like a more natural alternative, then you have come to the right place! With just a handful of ingredients you can make your own body wash and … Continue reading DIY Body Wash with Essential Oils
Skin care is so important. I never realised just how important it was until I moved to a humid, tropical climate.My skin used to suffer from being too dry and now it is the complete opposite - too oily! Benefits of a sugar scrub Over time our faces collect dead skin, oils and other gunk … Continue reading DIY Sugar Scrub with Essential Oils
You don't have to be a celebrity to create your own personal scent! We all love to smell good, and this is the easiest way you could bring some amazing scents into your world. We are going to cover 2 methods of DIY perfume here. One is a really simple, quick roller using just 2 … Continue reading DIY Perfume with Essential Oils
Before I found Essential Oils I never realised how bad the smell of store-bought cleaning products actually were. When I am around them now I get a headache and feel a bit gross. There are sooo many horrid chemicals in those things. A study done showed that the chemicals in household cleaning products can be … Continue reading Essential oil recipes: Cleaning basics
