Household/Cleansers Gifts Recipes

"We probably all did a version of this when we were younger - heated up old crayons to make new (the same way many of our mothers saved up the bits of old soap to make new!). All you need for this 'recipe' is all your old bits of crayon, a baking tray & a selection of small metal cookie cutters. I like the petit four / 1" size in particular...."

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Ingredients: cookie cutters, wax crayons...

"The etrog (citron) is a citrus fruit that is used by Jews every year during the holiday of Sukkot (late September, early October, depending on the lunar calendar). It's entire purpose during the week-long holiday is to smell nice. Yes, that's it, we just smell the thing. After the holiday is over you can chop up the etrog and make jam. What I like..."

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Ingredients: cloves, citrus fruits, citron...

"Use every 4 to 6 weeks to nourish your plants. Servings depend on amount of plants and usage, so I just put 10."

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Ingredients: epsom salts, ammonia, water...

"This potpourri uses things found in your spice cupboard and fruit drawer. I put approximate amounts of everything... please use your own judgement for exact measurements. I never measure anything.. I just use up what I have. You can use any combination.. be creative!"

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cranberries...

"I've been using this for years on my fruit trees, and it hasn't failed me in this deer-infested area of Western Pennsylvania. As an added bonus, the garlic helps repel insect pests."

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Ingredients: soap bars, water...

"This mixture is just as good if not better then those little packets you get when you buy cut flower. Add this to you home grown cut flowers to enjoy indoors."

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Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, bleach...

"This makes an excellent gift. Make sure you make some for yourself too though because it really smells wonderful. Please note, you need to use whole cloves. Ground cloves are much stronger and will definitely overwhelm the other scents. If you aren't a fan of cloves, feel free to leave them out entirely. I do sometimes."

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"From Grassroots magazine #160"

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Ingredients: bergamot oil, eucalyptus oil...

"Essential Oil Room Air Freshener Spray Recipe Make your own essential oil air freshening sprays with this fun and easy recipe! You can bottle this and give it as gifts, or just enjoy using it in your own house every day!"

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Ingredients: tea tree oil, essential oils...

"A delightful potpourri with real apple slices and spices, to make your house smell wonderful!"

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, fresh edible flowers...

"Over time, cedar chests and closets lose their awesome cedar smell. Also, the cedarwood becomes dry. This solution revitalises cedar wood and brings back that lovely cedar smell. This recipe is from the book, "The Good Earth Bath, Beauty and Health Book" by Casey Kellar. Enjoy! Please note: This is INEDIBLE."

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Ingredients: essential oils, white rice...