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...
How to Make an Egghead: The French Alternative When the kids are bored and looking for something to do, why not show them how to make a living egghead! It’s easy, it’s lots of fun and you might just light a spark that will turn your children on to...
Lemon Lime Cleanser: The French Alternative Lemon juice has been used for centuries to help keep skin looking good, and lemon oil is an excellent stain remover. In this simple recipe Jackie French combines the cleaning properties of lemons and limes with Sorbolene...
Pressed Flower Cards: The French Alternative Flowers of all kinds are easy to press and they can be used to make note paper, greeting cards, bookmarks or even more complicated arrangements suitable for framing. Jackie French used pressed flowers from her garden to...
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...
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...
Wheat Pillow Rita Hill demonstrated how to make a fabulous wheat pillow that can be heated or chilled, then used to bring some comfort into your life. Hot pillows are particulary good to cuddle on a chilly winter night, and cold pillows are great for headaches, bumps...