Wool Mix: The French Alternative If you use Jackie’s wool mix recipe and follow her tips, your winter woollies will smell of sunlight and soap with just a dash of eucalyptus. To make wool mix: 1/2 glass soap flakes or grated soap 1 glass hot water 1/2 glass...
Bath time again, and in case you haven’t realised it yet, Jackie French regards bathing as an activity to be treasured. To be done properly, with time and dedication. Here’s another favourite from her selection of homemade bathing treats – bath...
Jackie French has always found Christmas crackers very disappointing: they’re expensive, they contain trinkets no-one wants, and the jokes aren’t funny. So why not follow Jackie’s instructions and make your own crackers? It’s easy, it’s...
Cockroaches in Snot: The French Alternative Don’t worry it’s only bath gel – very special bath gel though, designed by Jackie French to trick kids into actually enjoying bath time! One of the great things about this recipe is that the ingredients are...
Do It Yourself Wall Fountain One of the most fashionable things to have in your garden is a wall fountain. The interest and movement a fountain provides can transform a boring, drab corner into an attractive, relaxing area, and when it comes to disguising unwanted...
Homemade Deodorant: The French Alternative The ancient Egyptians had what was possibly the world’s first underarm deodorant. Apparently they just picked a lettuce going to seed and rubbed the juice from the stem on to their armpits. Jackie French gave it a try,...
Hot Potpourri: The French Alternative In winter heaters can dry out a room, as well as your skin and lips. A sachet of hot potpourri simmering on the stove puts moisture back into the air and perfumes the whole house. Ingredients 2 tablespoons whole cloves 1 whole...
Jackie French has a simple remedy for irritated, sensitive skin. Throw away your soap and replace it with bath bag made of rolled oats! The starch in rolled oats really soothes and moisturises inflamed skin. To make a bath bag, just take a nylon stocking or a pair of...
Soapy Ducks – The French Alternative Children of all ages love homemade rubber duckies. Simply use them instead of soap -they are wonderfully fragrant and they make great playmates in the bath! The recipe below makes two rubber duckies. Ingredients 2 tablespoons...
Photo Cards Choosing a greeting card to convey a special message to a friend or loved one is never easy. Bought cards are often so impersonal! Rita Hill demonstrated how to make cards at home that really say it with feeling. You’ll need glue cardboard photos...