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Over 80\u00a0titles on various topics including\u00a0 do-it-yourself, recycling, environmental awareness, natural living, self-sufficiency, safe alternatives (to commercial products) and money saving ideas.<\/p>\n

Emphasis on rekindling practical skills and returning to \u2018the basics\u2019 in day-to-day activities.<\/p>\n

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Index of Titles<\/h3>\n

1. Homemade Toothpastes & Mouthwashes<\/a> | 2. Homemade Deodorants<\/a> | 3. Simple Soap Making<\/a> | 4. Making Beeswax Products<\/a> | 5. Homemade Cleaners and Polishers<\/a> | 6. Making Whitewash<\/a> | 7. Herbal Vinegars & Oils<\/a> | 8. Uses for Essential Oils<\/a> | 9. Amazing Bicarb – 70 Uses for Bicarb Soda<\/a> | 10. The Humble Lemon<\/a> | 11. Making Butter<\/a> | 12. How To Make Do<\/a> | 13. Making Simple Salves & Creams<\/a> | 14. Natural Hair Care<\/a> | 15. 60 Ways to Recycle a Tin Can<\/a> | 16. From Waste to Want<\/a> | 17. Home Paper Making<\/a> | 18. Homemade Glues, Pastes & Putties<\/a> | 19. Composting for Beginners<\/a> | 20. Homemade Insect Repellents & Deterrents<\/a> | 21. Safe & Organic Sprays<\/a> | 22. Air-Freshener & Deodorizer Substitutes<\/a> | 23. Green Cleaning<\/a> | 24. Back-To-Basics Cleaning<\/a> | 25. Soap-Making Recipes<\/a> | 26. Beautiful Hands<\/a> | 27. Fantastic Feet<\/a> | 28. Home Flour Grinding<\/a> | 29. Making Bread<\/a> | 30. Natural Skin-Care<\/a> | 31. Ways to Recycle Newspaper<\/a> | 32. Home-made Envelopes & Other Paper Projects<\/a> | 33. Versatile Vinegar<\/a> | 34. Practical Candlemaking<\/a> | 35. Natural Pet-Care<\/a> | 36. Recycling & Improvising in the Garden<\/a> | 37. Beautiful Baths<\/a> | 38. Sweet Scents<\/a> | 39. Beginners Flower Pressing<\/a> | 40. Surviving the Hard Times<\/a> | 41. Keeping Hens<\/a> | 42. Eggstatic<\/a> | 43. Practical Gifts to Make<\/a> | 44. Home Hair-dressing<\/a> | 45. Home Distillation of Essential Oils<\/a> | 46. Preserving Without a Preserving Outfit<\/a> | 47. Making the Most of Your Soap-saver<\/a> | 48. Ways to Recycle Plastic Supermarket Bags<\/a> | 49. Bringing Back the Beverage<\/a> | 50. Recycling Soap<\/a> | 51. Use for Eucalyptus Oil<\/a> | 52. Salubrious Sauces<\/a> | 53. Homemade Spice Mixes<\/a> | 54. International Meals on a Budget<\/a> | 55. Handyman Hints<\/a> | 56. Lamp Lore<\/a> | 57. Homemade Incense <\/a>| 58. Old-time Oatmeal<\/a> | 59. Caring for Natural Woods and Fibres<\/a> | 60. Making Yoghurt<\/a> | 61. Harnessing Herbs<\/a> | 62. Simple Cheese Making<\/a> | 63. Making Playtoys from Recycled Materials<\/a> | 64. Coffee Substitutes<\/a> | 65. Natural Sweeteners<\/a> | 66. Back to Basic Pottery<\/a> | 67. Gift-Giving with a Difference<\/a> | 68. Ways with Wool<\/a> | 69. Simple Basketry<\/a> | 70. Homemade Breakfast Cereals<\/a> | 71. Natural Hair Dyes & Colours<\/a> | 72. Drying Food<\/a> | 73. Food Storage Techniques<\/a> | 74. Ways with Fruit<\/a> | 75. Natural Dyes & Colours<\/a> | 76. Growing Vegetables in Containers<\/a> | 77. Recycling Rags <\/a>| 78. Companion Planting in the Garden<\/a> | 79. Natural Baby Body Care<\/a> | 80. Uses for Stale Bread<\/a> | Ways With: Lavender<\/a> |\u00a0 Ways With: Roses<\/a> | Ways With: Mint <\/a>| Ways With: Parsley<\/a> | Ways With: Rosemary<\/a> | Ways With: Thyme<\/a> | Ways With: Sage<\/a> | Ways With: Nasturtiums<\/a> |\u00a0 Ways With: Tomatoes<\/a> | Ways With: Zucchini <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 1 Homemade Toothpastes & Mouthwashes<\/h3>\n

Commercial tooth-paste contains many dubious chemical additives.\u00a0 Although it’s difficult to make ‘tooth-paste’ resembling the commercial product – there are many other safe, natural alternatives.\u00a0 Covers basic procedures for tooth and oral care through to tooth-powders, tooth-pastes and mouthwashes plus some not so commonly known old-time techniques.\u00a0 All chemical free and easy to make. (Related titles: No. 9 – Amazing Bicarb, No. 10 – The Humble Lemon, Ways With Sage, Ways With Parsley).<\/em> 17 Pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/a><\/em> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 2\u00a0\u00a0 Homemade Deodorants<\/h3>\n

Aluminium-based commercial anti-perspirants have proven links to health issues. \u00a0Anti-perspirants work by inhibiting the flow of sweat.\u00a0 Deodorants, on the other hand, simply inhibit odour. It’s safer to deal with underarm perspiration by focussing on odour rather than inhibiting the natural processes of sweating. Covers: a practical approach, simple\u00a0 procedures and alternatives for deodorants.\u00a0 Contains recipes for spray deodorants, deodorant powders & creams using such ingredients as cider vinegar, rice flour, lemon, bicarb soda and herbs.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 27 – Fantastic Feet!, No. 9 -Amazing Bi-carb!, No. 7 – Making Herbal Vinegars, No. 33 – Versatile Vinegar, No. 30 – Natural Skin Care) <\/em>23 pages\u00a0 $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>No. 3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simple Soap-Making<\/h3>\n

Using just 3 ingredients: lard, caustic soda (lye) and water soap is surprisingly easy to make. This simple method for making soap is similar to Grandma’s approach to soap-making. Instructions are step-by-step covering moulds, possible problems, maturation, colouring, scenting, utensils, precautions, history of soap.\u00a0 Information includes variations to basic recipe for: almond oil soap, oatmeal, honey, herbal, scented, cucumber, sand-soap, antiseptic soap.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 25 – More Soap-Making Recipes, No. 50 – Recycling Soap, No. 47 – Making the Most of Your Soap-saver). <\/em>17 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)<\/strong> <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/strong><\/a> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Making Beeswax Products<\/h3>\n

Beeswax is a wonderfully natural medium that has many hidden (and forgotten) uses. It seals, coats, preserves, emulsifies (for polishes and cosmetics), water-proofs and much more. This booklet contains recipes for making furniture polish (various recipes), skin moisturisers and cleansing creams, lipstick, lip salve, beeswax candles,\u00a0deodorant cream, shoe cleaner, sealing wax, waterproofing medium & more.\u00a0(Related titles: No. 5 – Homemade Cleaners and\u00a0 Polishers, No. 13 – Making Simple Salves & Creams). <\/em>25 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Homemade Cleaners & Polishers<\/h3>\n

Suggestions and recipes for restoring ”as new” shine to many household items using natural (and cheap) alternatives – such as vinegar, olive oil, cold tea, lemon, linseed, newspaper, Vaseline, beeswax. Covers: Polishing floors, wooden surfaces, glass and mirrors, walls, stove top, shoes\/hand-bags, tips for removing polish build-up and more.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 59 – Caring for Natural Woods & Fibres, No. 24 – Back-to-Basics Cleaning, No. 23 – Green Cleaning. No. 33 – Versatile Vinegar, No. 4 – Making Beeswax Products). <\/em>19 pages.\u00a0 Price: $8.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Making Whitewash<\/h3>\n

Natural alternative – used before the advent of commercial paints. Homemade whitewash is safe, low chemical, low irritant and easy to make using ingredients such as: lime, salt, alum, lard, linseed oil & milk. Contains recipes for a variety of different types of whitewash: thin, thick, oil based, sour milk whitewash, includes colouring methods and how to apply whitewash.\u00a0 17 pages.\u00a0 $8.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0 \u00a0ADD TO C ART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 7\u00a0\u00a0 Herbal Vinegars & Oils<\/h3>\n

Vinegar has many uses (as outlined in Booklet No. 33) – however the properties and aroma of vinegar can be enhanced and improved by infusing it with fresh herbs and plants.\u00a0 It’s cheap and very easy to do.\u00a0 Uses for herbal vinegar are innumerable: culinary, cleaning, deodorising, personal use, skin care. Contains herbs for specific uses and\u00a0cosmetic vinegars.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 33 – Versatile Vinegar, Ways with Herbs: Rosemary, Thyme, Lavender, Mint, Sage). <\/em>14 pages.\u00a0 Price: $8.00\u00a0\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Uses for Essential Oils<\/h3>\n

Covering\u00a0\u00a0the many uses for essential oils – perfuming, therapeutic, deodorising, cleaning, household uses, insect repelling. Includes section on ‘make-your-own’ perfume blends. Outlines the difference between fragrant and essential oils.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 45 – Home Distillation of Essential Oils, No. 38 – Sweet Scents, No. 61 – Harnessing Herbs plus many other titles that have recipes including essential oils, No. 51 – Uses for Eucalyptus Oil, No. 22 – Homemade Air-fresheners, No. 57 – Homemade Incense). <\/em>26 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amazing Bicarb – 70 Uses for Bicarb Soda<\/h3>\n

<\/strong>A practical, money-saving guide on the multitude of uses for bicarb soda – from deodorising, whitening, cleaning, scouring – whether it be household, personal or in the garden. You’ll be surprised and save heaps on commercial products. \u00a0Includes recipes for carpet deodorant, shoe deodorant, tooth-powder, scalp toner, powder cleanser, flea repellent.\u00a0 (Bicarb Soda has so many uses mentioned in nearly every booklet – hair-care, deodorants, cleaning, deodorising, teeth-care, kitchen improviser – too many to list!) <\/em>19 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/strong><\/a> Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 10\u00a0\u00a0 The Humble Lemon<\/h3>\n

The most useful of garden produce – for cleaning, bleaching, deodorising, disinfecting, hair-care, whitening, stain removal, teeth-care, personal deodorant, skin-care and more.\u00a0 All totally chemical-free!\u00a0 If you have a lemon tree this booklet will be very useful. \u00a0Contains numerous tips and suggestions along with recipes for lemonade, lemon butter, preserved lemon juice, salted lemons, candied lemon peel and lemon hand lotion.\u00a0\u00a0(Related titles: Lemons feature strongly in so many other booklets\u00a0– too many to mention here!) <\/em>18 pages\u00a0 Price: $8.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Making Butter<\/h3>\n

Practical approach to butter-making. Includes: types of cream suited to making butter, storing butter, flavouring butter, butter extenders, uses for buttermilk – including in skin-care\u00a0(in times past buttermilk was considered very therapeutic). (Related titles: No. 62 – Making Cheese, No. 60 – Making Yoghurt). <\/em>13 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0 ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How To Make Do<\/h3>\n

In times past frugality and improvising were an important part of\u00a0a productive kitchen.\u00a0 This booklet contains some of Grandma’s useful ‘how to’ information: how make custard without custard powder, gravy without gravy powder, homemade salad dressing, egg substitutes, how to make SR flour from plain flour, souring cream, yeast substitutes, mock cream, icing substitutes and much more. (Related titles: No. 73 – Food Storage Techniques, No. 74 – Ways With Fruit, No. 49 – Bringing back the Beverage, No. 52 – Salubrious Sauces, No. 80 – Ways to Use Stale Bread). <\/em>23 pages.\u00a0 Price: $12.00\u00a0\u00a0 (Available for instant download).\u00a0 ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Making Simple Salves & Creams<\/h3>\n

Basic step-by-step procedure\u00a0for making both a face cream and lip salve.\u00a0\u00a0Contains: the\u00a0difference between a salve and cream, lip salve and cream recipes (with flavour variations), two methods for making a herbal or rose skin cream, making lip-stick,\u00a0problems, precautions, how to make a herbal infusion, suitable herbs for skin care products.\u00a0\u00a0(Related titles: No. 30 – Natural Skin Care, No. 4 – Making Beeswax Products).<\/em> 15 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Natural Hair Care<\/h3>\n

Many shampoos and conditioners are chemically based and in some cases detrimental to healthy hair – this booklet offers natural options – many derived from grandma’s era.\u00a0 Includes natural recipes for shampoos, conditioners, rinses, herbs for hair care, specific hair problems: dandruff, oily hair, baldness, graying hair, frizziness. Covers dry shampoos, hair spray and hair setting lotions plus much more.\u00a0\u00a0 (Related title: No. 71 – Natural Hair Dyes & Colours, No. 44 – Home Hair-dressing) <\/em>22 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 60 Ways to Recycle a Tin Can<\/h3>\n

Many interesting options for utilising the humble tin can: such as canisters and containers, candle-holders, plant containers, fruit picker, musical instruments, children’s toys, Christmas decorations, make-shift camping and kitchen equipment, seed collector, soap-saver, utensil holder, drip watering system and many more money saving ideas. (Related titles: No. 15 – 50 Ways to Recycle a Tin Can, No. 31 – 50 Ways to Recycle Newspaper, No. 77 – Recycling Rags, No. 48 – 60 Ways to Recycle Plastic Supermarket Bags). <\/em>21 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 16.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 From Waste to Want<\/h3>\n

70 Innovative Ways to Recycle Household Waste.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Includes various uses for discarded paper and cardboard, plastic wrap and bags, re-using food, egg cartons, rubber gloves, plastic containers, glass bottles and jars, cork, matchboxes, aluminum foil – even oven mitts, old cutlery and other discarded kitchen equipment. (Related titles: No. 16 – From Waste to Want, No. 31 – 50 Ways to Recycle Newspaper, No. 77 – Recycling Rags, No. 48 – 60 Ways to Recycle Plastic Supermarket Bags). <\/em>25 pages\u00a0 Price: $12.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)<\/strong> ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 17\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Home Paper Making<\/h3>\n

Comprehensive coverage on making paper. For beginners and advanced – includes creative techniques, (improvised and home-made) paper-making frames, paper-making from discarded paper, recycled fibres or plant material. Plus handy hints, possible problems, colouring techniques, sizing. (Related titles: No. 32 – Homemade Envelopes and other paper projects<\/a>, No. 63 – Making Children’s Play-toys from Recycled Materials). <\/em>25 pages\u00a0 Price: $12.00\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 18\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Homemade Glues, Pastes & Putties<\/h3>\n

Various safe and chemical free (or low chemical) recipes and ideas – children’s play glue, starch pastes, office glue, improvised glue stick, glues for mending porcelain and china, wood glue, homemade putties, obtaining glues and resin from trees and plants. Contains methods from past times that have long been forgotten. \u00a0(Related titles: No. 55 – Handyman Hints).<\/em> 20 pages\u00a0 Price: $8.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>19\u00a0\u00a0 Composting for Beginners<\/h3>\n

Easy to follow and concise information for people new to the art of composting.\u00a0 Covers various methods for composting, container options (commercial or recycled), how to make compost, uses and trouble-shooting.<\/em> Related title: No. 36 Recycling & Improvising in the Garden, No. 78 – Companion Planting, No. 76 – Growing Tomatoes in Containers) <\/em>13 pages\u00a0 Price: $8.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 20\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Homemade Insect Repellents & Deterrents<\/h3>\n

All natural safe methods using common household resources.\u00a0 Covers: ants, cockroaches, fleas & mites, flies, mice, mosquitoes, moths, silverfish, weevils.\u00a0 Presented in two stages: Prevention\/deterring and\/or extermination. Includes recipes and suggestions for personal insect repellents.\u00a0 27 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 21\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Safe & Organic Sprays<\/h3>\n

Easy-to-Make sprays using common household ingredients. Covers sprays for cleaning, insect repelling, disease prevention (plants), plant nourishment\u00a0 using such sources as: lemon juice, vinegar, eucalyptus oil, citronella, onion, garlic, milk, chilli, soap, pepper, coffee, flour, herbs, seaweed, bicarb soda and more!\u00a0\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 22 – Homemade Air-Fresheners & Deodorisers, No. 20 – Natural Insect Repellents).<\/em> <\/strong>19 pages.\u00a0 Price: $12.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 22\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Air-Freshener & Deodorizer Substitutes<\/h3>\n

Suggestions for deodorising the home cheaply and naturally without using expensive, chemically-laced commercial air-fresheners or energy consuming devices – pot pourri, natural flowers and plants, lemons, vinegar, incense, essential oils, candles, etc. Contains recipes for homemade air-freshener sprays. (Relevant titles: No. 57 – \u00a0Homemade Incense, No. 33 – Versatile Vinegar, No. 8 – Uses for Essential Oils)<\/em> 15 pages.\u00a0 Price: $8.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>23\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Green Cleaning<\/h3>\n

Alternatives\u00a0 for commercial cleaning products using four basic ingredients: bicarb soda, vinegar, eucalyptus oil and pure soap. Covers an array of common commercial products and lists what can be used ‘instead of’.\u00a0 Safe, economical, practical and good for the planet! Includes quick reference Green Cleaning Chart. Recipes for: soap jelly, surface spray, oven cleaner, disinfectant, carpet deodoriser, heavy duty scouring paste, air-freshener spray. (Related titles: No. 24 – Back-to-Basics Cleaning, No. 33 – Versatile Vinegar, No. 9 – Amazing Bicarb, No. 51 – Uses for Eucalyptus Oil, No. 50 – Recycling Soap<\/em>.\u00a022 pages\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 24\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Back-To-Basics Cleaning<\/h3>\n

More cleaning alternatives using common household products (such as salt, olive oil, tea leaves, borax, methylated spirits, mustard, toothpaste, talcum powder), miscellaneous suggestions (including how to restore shrunken woollens, clean difficult bottles and jars, removing burn marks from wood). Many from Grandma’s day when improvisation was the way!\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 23 – Green Cleaning, No. 33 – Versatile Vinegar, No. 9 – Amazing Bicarb, No. 51 – Uses for Eucalyptus Oil, No. 50 – Recycling Soap).<\/em> 14 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00<\/strong> (<\/em>Available for instand download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>25\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Soap-Making Recipes<\/h3>\n

Follow-on booklet from No. 3 – Simple Soap-Making – containing more recipes and ideas for making soap. Covers: glycerin soap, chamomile & milk, lanolin, borax, heavy duty cleaning soap, soap without animal products, soap without caustic soda, rich rose soap and more.\u00a0\u00a0(Related title: No. 50 – Recycling Soap) <\/em>23\u00a0pages\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>26\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Beautiful Hands<\/h3>\n

Covers practical suggestions for protecting hands; \u00a0non-detergent and non-soap based\u00a0hand cleansers;\u00a0 removing odours and stains, hand lotions, moisturisers and creams including recipes for honey hand lotion and beeswax hand cream. \u00a0(Related titles: No. 30 – Natural Skin Care, No. 13 – Making Simple Salves and Creams, No. 58 – Old-time Oatmeal, No. 27 – Fantastic Feet!)<\/em> 12 pages\u00a0 Price: $8.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 27\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fantastic Feet<\/h3>\n

Natural ways to keep your feet looking and feeling good. Covers basic foot care – practical suggestions for maintaining healthy feet, dealing with common ailments: swollen feet, corns, blisters, smelly feet, tinea, cold, tired and sore feet.\u00a0 Recipes for: foot balm, massage oil, herbal food powder.\u00a0\u00a0(Related titles: No. 26 – Beautiful Hands, No. 30 – Natural Skin Care, No. 2 – Homemade Deodorants).<\/em> 19 pages\u00a0 $8.00<\/strong> (Available\u00a0for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 28\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Home Flour Grinding<\/h3>\n

Covers various types of grinders available (manual, electric, stone or burr), grinding methods, grains, weevil prevention, cooking with home ground flour, plus recipe for whole-wheat chocolate cake. (Related titles: No. 29 – Making Bread, No. 58 – Old-time Oatmeal)<\/em> 16 pages\u00a0 $8.00<\/strong> (Available\u00a0for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 29\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Making Bread<\/h3>\n

(The old-fashioned way – before the advent of bread-makers!). Covers: the flour, yeast (including yeast substitutes), kneading, proving, basic bread recipe with variations: rye, mixed grain, malt, mixed seed, spicy, cheese, sour-dough, pitta, chapati, pumpkin, corn-bread, fruit, and more. (Related titles: No. 28 – Home Flour Grinding, No. 58 – Old-time Oatmeal, No. 71 – Homemade Breakfast Cereal, No. 80 – Ways to Use Stale Bread).<\/em> 17 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00\u00a0\u00a0 (Available for instant download).\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Natural Skin-Care<\/h3>\n

Natural economical alternatives to commercial skin-care products. Part 1:\u00a0 Using 5 basic ingredients: oatmeal, vinegar\/lemon, herbs, almond oil and beeswax\/honey for all your skin care\u00a0 requirements – cleansers, scrubs, masks, astringents, toners and moisturiser.\u00a0 Part 2: Other alternatives – using what’s available in the garden or kitchen. Numerous recipes for cleansing creams, moisturisers, masks, scrubs,\u00a0\u00a0 astringents and cleansers.\u00a0 Includes herbs suited to skin type and making a herbal infusion. (Related titles: No.13 – Making Simple Salves and Creams, No. 58 – Old-Time Oatmeal, No. 7 – Herbal Vinegars, No. 79 – Baby Body\u00a0 Care).<\/em> 25 pages\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/strong><\/a> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 31\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 50 Ways to Recycle Newspaper<\/h3>\n

Many innovative, money saving suggestions: making fire starters, fire bricks, eradicating earwigs from the garden, protective covers, packing material, children’s activities,\u00a0 clean-up material, making a hay-box, cleaning, flower-pressing, foot warmer, garden mulch, wrapping paper, recycling to make homemade paper and lots more.\u00a0 Why purchase expensive commercial items when recycled materials can do the job cheaply and effectively?\u00a0 (Related title: No. 17 – Home Paper Making, No. 32 – Homemade Envelopes & other Paper Projects). <\/em>17 pages\u00a0 $8.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/strong><\/a> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 32\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Home-made Envelopes & Other Paper Projects<\/h3>\n

<\/strong>Ways to recycle discarded computer paper. Includes template and instructions for making envelopes, DVD storage packets, note-pads, books, paper beads – all using recycled computer paper. (Related title: No. 17 – Home Paper Making).<\/em> <\/strong>16 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00<\/strong> ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No.\u00a033\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Versa\"\"<\/a>tile Vinegar<\/h3>\n

The most useful and versatile of household ingredients.\u00a0 A mild acidic agent \u00a0that disinfects, cleans, deodorises, anti-bacterial, flavours and even curdles and sours (dairy products).\u00a0 Contains suggestions for cleaning, culinary uses, preserving, hair-care, personal care products, skin care, garden use and so much more.\u00a0 You’ll be amazed. Many recipe ideas including disinfectant and how to make vinegar including cider vinegar.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 7 – Making Herbal Vinegars plus many other booklets that utilize vinegar as a recipe ingredient – too many to mention here!).<\/em> 16 pages\u00a0 Price: $8.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. 34\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Practical Candlemaking<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a> <\/strong>Making candles cheaply from recycled materials. Covers history of candles, wax mediums, wicks, colouring techniques, scenting, moulds (including using recycled materials), how to insert the wick and set up moulds for candle making, various creative alternatives for candles. Great money saving ideas.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Related title: No. 4 – Making Beeswax Products).<\/em> 22 pages\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 35\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Natural Pet-Care<\/h3>\n

Chemical free, money saving and practical. Includes homemade dog and cat food, dog biscuits, healthy food options, making a birdseed cake, natural insect repellents, homemade flea collar, deterring pets from the garden (and furniture!), dealing with bad breath, puppy care, fur-balls, and more. (Related titles: No. 20 – Natural Insect Repellents).<\/em> 23 pages.\u00a0 Price: $12.00\u00a0\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>36\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recycling & Improvising in the Garden<\/h3>\n

Creating an environmentally friendly garden, recycling and re-using household items in the garden: such as newspaper, tin cans, plastic containers, egg cartons, old garden hose, car tyres, buckets, curtain material and netting!\u00a0 Deals with soil enrichment, repelling insects, water saving. <\/em>(Related titles: No. 19 – Composting for Beginners, No. 21<\/em> <\/strong>– Safe Organic Sprays for Home and Garden, No. 78 – Companion Planting, No. 76 – Growing Tomatoes in Containers<\/em>).\u00a0 25 pages.\u00a0 Price: $12.00\u00a0\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>37\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Beautiful Baths<\/h3>\n

Recipes and suggestions for bath-time. Covers bath-salts (scented, unscented, therapeutic, lemon bath salts\u00a0using fresh lemons), bath oils (for healing & perfuming), bath vinegar, scented and floral waters, homemade eau-de-cologne, bath bags, bubble-bath and various other suggestions for bath additives, bath-bombs.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 30 -Natural Skin Care, No. 27 – Fantastic Feet!). <\/em>23 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 38\u00a0 \u00a0 Sweet Scents<\/h3>\n

Wonderful things to do with dried flowers and pot pourri.\u00a0 Including recipes for a variety of pot pourri blends, scented bags and sachets, perfumed oils, scented water, simmering pot pourri and wet pot pourri.\u00a0 Outlines basics for making pot pourri with numerous recipes and variations for perfuming, therapeutics and relaxation.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 22 – Homemade Air-Fresheners, No. 57 – Homemade Incense, No. 8 – Uses for Essential Oils).<\/em> 23 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 39\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Beginners Flower Pressing<\/h3>\n

Covers basic procedures and techniques for flower pressing. Includes how to make a flower press, types of flowers and plants, drying time and numerous uses for pressed flowers. (Related Titles: No. 38 – Sweet Scents, No. 17 – Home Paper Making). <\/em>13 pages.\u00a0 Price: $8.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download).\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 40\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Surviving the\u00a0Hard Times<\/h3>\n

How to save money and cut corners during the hard times. Coping with a money shortages is a skill learned through experience.\u00a0 This booklet offers a comprehensive collection of survival hints and tips.\u00a0 A welcome relief when money is tight. Includes: shopping tips, finding alternatives, handy hints for survival and psychological strategies.\u00a0 (Related titles: Every booklet contains information about saving money and doing it on the cheap – too many to list here!)<\/em> 23 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 41\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Keeping Hens<\/h3>\n

8-point check-list for new-comers to the field of keeping hens. Covers: assessing council, neighborhood and financial restrictions and conditions, factors involved in keeping hens, management strategy, hen housing, food, types of breeds, feeding and watering arrangements plus ongoing commitments.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 42 – Eggastatic!)<\/em> 15 pages\u00a0 Price: $8.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

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No. 42\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Eggstatic<\/h3>\n

In past times every backyard contained a few hens for\u00a0supply of eggs for the household.\u00a0\u00a0 Over-supply was often a common – as a result people found quite ingenious things to do with eggs. This booklet is all about eggs – from cooking with eggs, health and healing, skin care, preserving & pickling, storing, egg substitutes, Contains many recipes , hints, forgotten information and creative uses! (Related title: No. 41 – Keeping Hens, No. 12 – Improvising in the Kitchen).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a02<\/em>5 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 43\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Practical Gifts to Make<\/h3>\n

Easy to make and money saving\u00a0gift ideas using recycled materials –\u00a0suited to adults and\u00a0children – clothes peg memo holder, rock paper weights, fridge hooks (using can pull rings), book mark from hair clips,\u00a0kitchen message pad, perfumed beads, sewing kit, bread jewellery, pomanders, Australian Bush Pot Pourri, pot plant from avocado seed and much more.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 67 – Gift-Giving with a Difference, No. 16 – From Waste to Want, No. 15 – 50 Ways to Recycle a Tin Can).<\/em> 25 pages \u00a0 $12.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 44 – Home Hair-dressing<\/h3>\n

Practical approach to hair styling and cutting.\u00a0Covering: cutting techniques, different styles, equipment, styling, blow drying, men’s cuts, includes making a hair-dressers cape and hair scrunchies & hair\u00a0band. Save money on hair-cuts for the whole family! (Related titles: No. 14 – Natural Hair Care, No. 71 –\u00a0 Natural Hair Dyes & Colours)<\/em> 22 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. 45\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"\"<\/a>Home Distillation of Essential Oils<\/h3>\n

Essential oils purchased commercially are expensive. This booklet covers simple home-based techniques for extracting essential oils from your own garden using herbs and flowers.\u00a0 Covers: basic techniques, suitable flowers & plants, special blends, recipes for homemade eau-de-cologne, perfumed water.\u00a0 (Related title: No. 8 – Uses for Essential Oils, No. 61 – Harnessing Herbs, Ways With – Roses, Lavender, Sage, Thyme, Rosemary)<\/em> 27 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 46\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preserving Without a Preserving Outfit<\/h3>\n

Easy-to-follow 5-step method for preserving fruit (and tomatoes) cheaply and sensibly using recycled jars (the common metal lid type). No need for an expensive preserving out-fit – minimal equipment required (large stock pot and food thermometer).\u00a0\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 74 – Ways with Fruit, No. 52 – Salubrious Sauces). <\/em>13 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>47\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Making the Most of Your Soap-saver<\/h3>\n

Quick & easy way to use a bar of soap or soap scraps. Soap-savers were common kitchen equipment in times past – but with the advent of detergents they are no longer so common.\u00a0 Commercially produced soap-savers are difficult to locate, this booklets\u00a0offers suggestions for alternatives using recycled kitchen equipment. Also covers: ways to use soap-savers and advantages.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 23 – Green Cleaning, No. 24 – Back-to-Basics Cleaning, No. 50 – Recycling Soap, No. 3 – Simple Soap-Making)<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a015 pages\u00a0 Price: $8.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 48\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 60 Ways to Recycle Plastic Supermarket Bags<\/h3>\n

Dealing with these environmental menaces by recycling and re-using. Contains a huge array of suggestions: storage in the home, garden, garage or work-shed, liners, crochet to make head-wear, protective covers, seed collection, cleaning, as ties (cut into sections), plaiting to form rope, hair-care, ripening fruit …. even freshening fruit cake!\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 16 – From Waste to Want, No. 15 – 50 Ways to Recycle a Tin Can, No. 31 – 50 Ways to Recycle Newspaper, No. 48 – 60 Ways to Recycle Supermarket Bags). <\/em>19 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download).\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 49\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bringing Back the Beverage<\/h3>\n

With the advent of the cool drink industry the ‘art’ of home beverage making has fallen by the wayside.\u00a0 This booklet rejuvenates common homemade drinks such as: barley water, beef tea, ginger beer, eggnog, egg-flip, fruit punch, cider, lemonade, cordial, almond milk, billy tea and more.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 74 – Ways with Fruit – contains info about making cordials)<\/em> 16 pages\u00a0 Price: $8.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recycling Soap<\/h3>\n

Transforming a simple bar of soap into a array of safe, environmentally friendly products – either in the form of grated soap or soap jelly. Contains recipes for:\u00a0 rose liquid hand soap, lemon dish-washing soap, rosemary & lavender hair shampoo, soap-based garden spray, wash-balls, heavy-duty cleansing powder, soap-bags, old English wash-balls, ‘gourmet soaps’ (pet soap, honey soap, etc.), beeswax polish (containing soap) and other interesting uses.\u00a0 You’ll be amazed at the things that can be done with a simple bar of soap – including making putty, poultice and as\u00a0drawer liner.\u00a0(Related titles: No. 3 – Simple Soap-Making, No. 25 – More Soap-Making Recipes, No. 23 – Green Cleaning, No. 47 – Making the Most of Your Soap-saver).<\/em> <\/strong>26 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available\u00a0for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>51\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Uses for Eucalyptus Oil<\/h3>\n

Unique to Australia this popular essential oil\u00a0 has innumerable uses – cleaning, disinfecting, stain removal, insect repelling, medicinal, therapeutic, personal use, softens glues, gum and more. Environmentally friendly and safe to use in small amounts. Includes methods for extracting eucalyptus oil from leaves.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 23 – Green Cleaning, No. 45 – Home Distillation of Essential oils). <\/em>15 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>No. 52<\/strong> Salubrious Sauces<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/strong>Fill your recycled glass bottles with an array of luscious and flavour-some homemade sauces. Recipes for tomato sauce, Worcestershire, sweet chilli, Chinese plum, barbecue, mint, pasta\/pizza sauce, sweet & sour, black bean and more.\u00a0 Contains instructions for sterilizing bottles and jars.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 74 – Ways with Fruit, No. 46 – Preserving Without a Preserving Outfit).<\/em> 17 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 53\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Homemade Spice Mixes<\/h3>\n

Alternatives to commercial preparations. Make your own personal blends according to taste. Save money. Covers: powder blends and pastes: including potato wedge mix, Cajun, various curry blends, seasoned salt, herb seasoning, lemon pepper, mixed spice, tandorri, Mexican, Chinese five spice, Moroccan – over 30 different\u00a0 recipes. (Related title: No. 12 – Kitchen Improviser). <\/em>25 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 54\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International Meals on a Budget<\/h3>\n

Collection of\u00a0recipes for making various international meals – easily and cheaply. Menus for: Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Malaysian, North American, British and more.\u00a0 All meatless – a cheaper option than meat.\u00a0 Many great family meals. (No. 53 – Homemade Spice Mixes)<\/em> 23 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 55 – Handyman Hints<\/h3>\n

Contains: environmentally-friendly ideas for the shed, garage, carport.\u00a0 Covers: ways to remove difficult stains (car oil, rust, mildew, stains on brick surfaces), polishing, water-proofing (canvas, shoes, boots), natural treatments and techniques for wood, recycling, glue alternatives, car care, etc.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 23 – Green Cleaning, No. 33 – Versatile Vinegar, No. 4 – Making Beeswax Products, No. 5 – Homemade Polishers and Cleaners, No. 18 – Homemade Glues, Pastes & Putties)). <\/em>26 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00<\/strong> (Available\u00a0for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 56\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamp Lore<\/h3>\n

Useful and practical information (some long forgotten!) on oil-based or kerosene lanterns.\u00a0 Includes: parts and workings of lanterns, general care, fuel, wicks, wick trimming (for best flame\/lighting), improvised wicks, lamp problems.\u00a0 (Related title: No. 8 – Uses for Essential Oils)<\/em><\/p>\n

17 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/a> <\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/a>No. 57\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Homemade Incense<\/h3>\n

Creating fragrances naturally for perfuming and therapeutic uses. Covers various incense-making techniques – from simple powders, to shaped incense and longer-burning charcoal based incense.\u00a0 \u00a0No chemicals – all ingredients from natural sources.\u00a0\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 38 – Sweet Scents, No. 61 – Harnessing Herbs, No. 8 – Uses for Essential Oils)<\/em> 15 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>58\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Old-time Oatmeal<\/h3>\n

Used in earlier times oatmeal is a valuable and versatile agent that has many uses. Including: skin-care, gentle cleaner for soft fabrics, water softener, hair-care, baby-care,\u00a0dealing with minor\u00a0skin conditions, cooking, plus many other uses. Contains recipes for facial cleansers and scrubs, skin-care, baby-care, oatmeal breakfast cereals, biscuits and so much more!\u00a0 It’s cheap, natural (chemical free), healthy, very soft and gentle –\u00a0plus Australian produced!\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 24 – Back-to-Basic Cleaning, No. 30 – Natural Skin-Care, No. 70 – Homemade Breakfast Cereals, No. 79 – Natural Baby Body Care). <\/em>21 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00 (Available\u00a0for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 59 – Caring for Natural Woods and Fibres<\/h3>\n

Many natural mediums such as wood respond best to specific types of care and cleaning methods. This booklet covers an array of natural woods, cane, camphorwood, bamboo, sea-grass. cork, canvas, wool, etc and gives recipes and ideas for cleaning, polishing and rejuvenating. Useful information not so commonly known with the advent of commercial cleaning products and the popularity of synthetic materials. (Related titles: No. 23 – Green Cleaning, No. 5 – Homemade Polishers & Cleaners) <\/em>19 pages. Price: $8.00 (Available for instant download) ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 60 Making Yoghurt<\/h3>\n

Making yoghurt at home from the very basics (using a thermos). Covers\u00a0low fat yoghurt, powdered milk yoghurt, flavouring yoghurt (naturally), the many uses for yoghurt: therapeutic, cosmetic (skin & hair care) and culinary. Includes dealing with problems in yoghurt-making. (Related titles: No. 11 – Making Butter, No. 63 – Making Cheese, No. 14 – Natural Hair-care, No. 30 – Natural Skin Care). <\/em>19 pages Price: $8.00 (Available for instant download) ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 61 Harnessing Herbs<\/h3>\n

Techniques for making use of and harnessing the potent properties of herbs and plants to appreciate all year round. Covers: growing and harvesting plus infusion, maceration, decoction and drying techniques. Recipes for: cosmetic waters & vinegar, culinary oils, infusions, herbal products (honey, butter, cheese), bath oils, and more. (Related titles: No. 45 – Home Distillation of Essential Oils, No. 7 – Herbal Vinegars, No. 8 – Uses for Essential Oils, No. 37 – Beautiful Baths, Ways With – Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley, Sage, Mint)<\/em> 32 pages $12.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download) ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 62 Simple Cheese Making<\/h3>\n

Simple cheese making techniques for the beginner. Covers: cottage, hard, goat\u2019s, cream cheese, ricotta, haloumi, yoghurt-based cheese, milk, activators, whey, cheesy hints, storage. (Related titles: No. 11 – Making Butter, No. 60 – Making Yoghurt, No. 12 – How to Make Do). <\/em>18 pages $8.00 (Available for instant download) ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 63 Making Playtoys from Recycled Materials<\/h3>\n

Recycling disused materials to create an array of play-things for children at next to nothing cost.\u00a0 Covers using: cardboard cartons, old sheets & bedding, paper bags, ice-cream and margarine containers, rubber tyres, tin cans and lots more.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 16 – From Waste to Want, No. 15 – 50 Ways to Recycle a Tin Can, No. 31 – 50 Ways to Recycle Newspaper, No. 32 – Homemade Envelopes & Other Paper Projects, No. 17 – Home Paper Making, No. 34 – Practical Candle-making). <\/em>21 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 64 Coffee Substitutes<\/h3>\n

Making coffee from natural alternatives. In times past when coffee was not yet\u00a0commercially cultivated (and in short supply) people became adept at creating ‘coffee alternatives’ from such things as chicory, dandelion, sweet potato, beetroot, peas – all roasted similar to coffee – all covered in this booklet. (Related titles: No. 49 – Bringing back the Beverage, No. 80 – Ways to Use Stale Bread).<\/em> 15 pages\u00a0 $8.00 (Available for instant download) ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. 65 Natural Sweeteners<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a> <\/strong>Most people consider ‘alternatives to sugar’ to be chemically orientated artificial sweeteners.\u00a0 But there are many other natural substitutes (with low G.I.) healthier than refined sugar.\u00a0 Covers: raw honey, natural fruit sources of sugar, sugarless cakes, jams without sugar, sugar-beet, maple syrup, sorghum, rice syrup, barley malt syrup and stevia.\u00a0 Includes many\u00a0recipes.\u00a0 <\/strong>(Related titles: No. 74 – Ways with Fruit, No. 12 – How to Make Do, No. 70 – Homemade Breakfast Cereal, No. 49 – Bringing Back the Beverage)<\/em> 22 pages\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$12.00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 66 Back-to-Basic Pottery<\/h3>\n

Emphasis on basic pottery techniques – finding clay naturally, home firing, natural techniques for moulding, texturing, colouring. Methods for making clay beads, flute, ocarina and decorative practices of past cultures.\u00a0\u00a0 24\u00a0pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00 (Available for\u00a0instant download)<\/strong> ADD TO CART <\/strong><\/a>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a>
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No. 67\u00a0 Gift-Giving with a Difference<\/h3>\n

Unique hand-made gifts that relay a special environmental message from the giver to receiver.\u00a0 Includes: English wash balls, citrus & rose cologne, bath vinegar, rose hand wash, body powder, foot powder, Grandpa’s shoe polish, Honey lip balm\u00a0and much more\u00a0.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 63 – Practical Gifts to Make, No. 50 – Recycling Soap). <\/em>27 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00\u00a0 (Available for instant download)<\/strong>. <\/em>ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 68 Ways with Wool<\/h3>\n

Creative things to make & do with wool and wool scraps (for non-knitters) – such as: pom-poms, Mexican Prayer bowls and collages, belts, pot stand, star weaving, picture weaving, cotton reel ‘knitting’, woollen jewellery and accessories,\u00a0 woolen tassels, children’s wooly octopus, and more.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 77 – Recycling Rags)\u00a0\u00a0 23\u00a0pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00 (Available for\u00a0instant download)<\/strong> <\/em>ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 69 Simple Basketry<\/h3>\n

How to make natural environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic, cardboard and paper containers! Emphasis on basketry from the basics: finding the raw material, simple weaving techniques – including methods practiced by past cultures, suitable plants (cane, willow, ivy, Australian plants), soft basket weaving (rushes and reeds), tools, and more.\u00a0\u00a024\u00a0pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00 (Available for\u00a0instant download)<\/strong> ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>No. 70 Homemade Breakfast Cereals<\/h3>\n

Healthy, cheap & easy alternatives to expensive commercially-made breakfast cereals. It has\u00a0 been said that there are more nutrients in the cardboard box than the cereal itself!\u00a0 Cereal made at home with all natural ingredients is tastier, healthier and cheaper!\u00a0 Recipes for: cooked and uncooked muesli, mixed cereal blends, toasted muesli, porridge, granola, corn crumbles, puffed rice, creamed rice, cracked wheat, polenta, yogi rice, whole wheat porridge and more.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 58 – Old-time Oatmeal)<\/em> 15 pages\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$8.00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/strong><\/a> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 71 Natural Hair Dyes & Colours<\/h3>\n

Commercial hair dyes contain powerful chemicals – this booklet offers safe, cheap and easy-to-make chemical free alternatives to commercial hair dyes and colours using natural materials. Covers: hair rinses & dyes using such ingredients as: sage, chamomile, lemon juice, rhubarb, black tea, coffee, turmeric, red wine, hibiscus, henna and more. (Related titles: No. 14 – Natural Hair Care, No. 44 – Home Hair-dressing, No. 10 – The Humble Lemon, No. 61 – Harnessing Herbs, No. 75 – Natural Colours and Dyes) <\/em>19 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0 \u00a0ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 72 Drying Food<\/h3>\n

The oldest form of food preservation is drying. Covers: various techniques for drying, types of food, solar-drying (sun), oven drying, equipment, storage, making a dryer from recycled materials. Includes recipes for: quick sun-dried tomatoes and fruit leathers.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 74 – Ways with Fruit, No. 46 – Preserving Without a Preserving Outfit, No. 52 – Salubrious Sauces)<\/em> 21 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0 \u00a0(Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. 73 Food Storage Techniques<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Techniques for prolonging the storage time of food.\u00a0 Before the advent of supermarkets, frozen produce and refrigeration the know-how of storing food so that it keeps for as long as possible was crucial to survival.\u00a0 This book covers: storing fresh produce, good storage sense in the home pantry, food storage of the past, underground storage, coolgardie safe.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 74 – Ways with Fruit, No. 46 – Preserving Without a Preserving Outfit, No. 49 – Bringing back the Beverage<\/em>, No. 72 – Drying Food) <\/em>17 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $8.00\u00a0 \u00a0(Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/strong> <\/a>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 74 Ways with Fruit<\/h3>\n

Various methods for preserving fruit – syrups, cordials, jams, conserves, pickling, glac\u00e9, chutneys, conserves, curds, butters, fruit cheese, freezing, candying, crystallizing, pickling.\u00a0 Both modern day and old techniques.\u00a0 Recipes include: rose petal jam, orange marmalade, fig and plum jams, lemon cordial, pickled zucchini and tomato chutney.\u00a0 (Related titles: No. 46 – Preserving Without a Preserving Outfit, No. 49 – Bringing back the Beverage<\/em>, No. 72 – Drying Food,\u00a0No. 52 – Salubrious Sauces)<\/em> <\/em>25 \u00a0pages\u00a0 \u00a0$12.00 <\/strong>(Available for instant download)\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. 75 Natural Dyes & Colours<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong> Colouring and dyeing suggestions for fabrics and food. Covers method for dyeing, collecting plant material (types of plants), extracting the dye, preparing the fabric, dyeing with tea, coffee, fruits & vegetables & natural food colourings\u00a0derived\u00a0from an array of safe food sources. (Related titles: No. 71 – Natural Hair Colours & Dyes, No. 61 – Harnessing Herbs, No. 45 – Home Distillations of Essential Oils)<\/em> 22 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download)\u00a0 \u00a0ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

No. \"\"<\/a>76 Growing Vegetables in Containers<\/h3>\n

Step by step guide for growing vegetables cheaply and easily in recycled containers. A \u2018fool-proof’ way to help you get started in producing a successful first crop of vegetables. (Related titles: Ways With Tomatoes, No. 78 – Companion Planting, No. 36 – Recycling & Improvising in the Garden, No. 21 – Homemade Organic Sprays, No. 19 – Composting for Beginners) <\/em>14 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00 (Available for instant download) ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 77 Recycling Rags<\/h3>\n

Covers simple recycling techniques to the more complex. Suited to the craft person and non-craft person. Topics include: General recycling, New clothing from old, Sewing techniques, Non-sewing techniques, Ideas for children, Special techniques (weaving, plaiting, hooking, pegging, patch-work, quilting, appliqu\u00e9). Contains instructions for making clutch-bags, bandana, hair scrunchy, draught-stopper, carry bag from old jeans, bath-bags and more.\u00a0\u00a0 23 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 78 Companion Planting in the Garden<\/h3>\n

Useful table covering common garden vegetables, fruit and herbs\/plants and recommended companion plants (for insect deterring and growth enhancement). Handy when planning and planting your garden to get the utmost from plant placement. Chemical free insect repelling! (Related titles: No. 36 – Recycling & Improvising in the Garden, No. 21 – Homemade Organic Sprays)<\/em> 10 pages\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $8.00\u00a0\u00a0 (Available for instant download)\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 79 Natural Baby Body Care<\/h3>\n

Chemical free and safe alternatives for baby body care. Covers: body powders, baby oils, oatmeal (skin-care), plants and herbs for baby. Includes recipes for baby healing oil, milk and lavender bath powder, chamomile baby powder, herbal infusion, honey & milk moisturiser, natural soap-based products, make-your-own baby wipes and homemade rusks. 19 pages $12.00<\/strong> (Available for instant download) ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>No. 80 Uses for Stale Bread<\/h3>\n

Over 80 recipes and suggestions for using stale bread – from bread crumbs to many practical uses to save money and time, as a filler and binder, recipes for soups, sauces, entrees, main dishes, desserts, cakes and biscuits, includes bread in craft work, healing wounds, coffee substitute, cleaning teeth and more!\u00a0 (Related topics: No. 29 – Making Bread, No. 12 – How to Make Do, No. 40 – Surviving the Hard Times, No. 1 – Homemade Toothpowders and Mouthwashes, No. 64 – Coffee Substitutes).<\/em> 26 pages\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Price: $12.00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Available for instant download) <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Utilising what is in the garden to the absolute fullest! You\u2019ll be surprised at the many hidden uses for garden plants, flowers and produce growing right near your back door – safe to use straight from \u2018Mother Nature\u2019. <\/em>Ten booklets covering aspects of personal care, cosmetic, health and healing, culinary, cultivation, companion planting, and more for each plant.<\/em> Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/strong>Ways With \u2013 Lavender<\/strong> – Highly valued since ancient Greek times and used in both World Wars as an antiseptic. Lavender relaxes, heals (migraines, toothache, colds, insect stings & bites), perfumes (lavender bags) and repels insects. Culinary – popular in Tudor times as a flavouring similar to herbs. (Try the lavender lemonade!)\u00a0 33 pages\u00a0 $12.00 <\/strong>ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Ways With \u2013 Roses<\/strong> – Origins from ancient Persia used in food, drink, perfuming and therapeutic (believed to heal the heart). Recipes include: rose tea, jam, rosewater, pot pourri, air-freshener, drying, glac\u00e9, ice-cream, Turkish delight\u00a0and more. Also section on rose hips – 1 cup rose hips contains 150 times Vitamin C of oranges! 25 pages\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong> <\/strong>\"\"<\/a>Ways With \u2013 Mint<\/strong> – Grows rampantly in most gardens. Innumerable hidden uses: hair rinse, breath freshener, skin-care, relaxant, flavour-some additive to food, repels insects (place in pet’s bedding to deter fleas), deodorising – over 60 recipes and suggestions. You\u2019ll be surprised at its many uses\u00a0 25 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0 ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/strong>Ways With \"\"<\/a>\u2013 Parsley<\/strong> – Past cultures believed that ‘chewing parsley kept the devil at bay’! Parsley has many uses: therapeutic (urinary, iron deficiency), breath freshener, hair rinse, skin-care, general tonic as well as culinary – over 40 recipes. Includes parsley seed tea.\u00a0 24 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0 ADD TO CART <\/a><\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong> <\/strong>\"\"<\/a>Ways With \u2013 Rosemary<\/strong> – The most versatile of herbs with beliefs and traditions linked to many past cultures. Common, very hardy ornamental that has many uses: health (fatigue, insomnia), antiseptic, dark hair rinse, skin toner, mouth-wash, aromatic and perfuming, insect repellent and culinary (including dairy and drinks). 28 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>Ways With \u2013 Thyme<\/strong> – Pungent herb – the oldest known herb – used by ancient Greeks and Romans. Powerful odour (20 times stronger than standard antiseptic) used for deodorising, insect repelling, anti-fungal, disinfecting, clearing nose and throat, hair treatment, culinary(including recipes for jam, soups, vegetable dishes, biscuits, drinks). 31 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>Ways With \u2013 Sage<\/strong> – An ancient symbol of wisdom considered to be an ‘anti-aging’ herb. Many uses (folk-lore suggests it will heal ‘just about everything’!): mild antiseptic, hair rinse, deodorant, aromatic (common base for soaps and perfumes), insect repellent, strengthens gums and teeth, culinary – added to many foods. Try the pineapple & sage cake recipe!\u00a0 30 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>Ways With \u2013 Nasturtiums <\/strong>– Origins from jungles of Peru and Mexico used as a mild antiseptic, coughs & colds, tooth infections, poultice, insect repellent, companion planting. Culinary – dried seeds used as a pepper substitute during World War 2 when pepper was in short supply.Add leaves to salads, vegetable dishes, soups. Try the pickled nasturtium seeds.\u00a0 22 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong> Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>Ways With \u2013 Tomatoes<\/strong> – A fruit by gene nature with origins in South America. Surprisingly tomatoes have many ‘unusual’ uses: skin toner and cleanser, sun-burn, poultice, insect repellent (boiled leaves used as garden spray). Culinary – recipes for jam, sauce, chutney, soups, pasta sauce, pickles, salads. Covers seed saving and how to preserve tomatoes: drying, freezing, juicing.\u00a0 24 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Ways With \u2013 Zucchini<\/strong> – Grows abundantly in the right conditions. Contains many recipes and ideas for using zucchini – roasted, grated, baked, stir-fries, soup, grilled, fritters, cakes, bread, rissoles, pasta, salads, jam, stuffed zucchini flowers, pickled.\u00a0 Try the zucchini chocolate cake!\u00a0 Includes other uses: cosmetic, sun-burn, skin lotion.\u00a0\u00a0 24 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $12.00\u00a0 ADD TO CART<\/a> <\/strong>Back to Index<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>75 Ideas for a Recycled Christmas: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Practical, Money Saving and Respectful to the Planet. Packed full of suggestions, ideas and recipes to beat the commercialisation of Christmas!\u00a0 Contains: Christmas wrapping alternatives, cards and gift tags, Christmas tree and table decorations, bon-bons, candles, Christmas wreath, stockings, Christmas banner and lots of gift ideas.\u00a0 Plus Christmas recipes – some healthy, some practical – all cheaper than the commercial option: including a healthy sugar,egg and butter\/oil-free fruit cake, quick and easy rocky road, homemade chocolate (tastes better & cheaper than some of the Christmas chocolates on offer!); homemade snack noodles; caramelised grapes, healthy spiced nuts; children’s play dough and how to make bath-salts.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16 pages\u00a0\u00a0 $8.00<\/strong> ADD TO CART<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n


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