Unlocking Potential – Moms on a Mission
Within the last four years or so I started hearing about Moringa and its numerous uses for health. There was a sudden surge in interest in the plant and it was becoming popular due to its nutritional and medicinal properties. Now it seems that in Trinidad and Tobago, everyone, their Uncle and Tanty has a […]
Activated Charcoal has been used for centuries dating back to the ancient Egyptians and in healing traditions such as Ayurveda in India. But what is activated charcoal and what are its benefits? Activated charcoal is produced by super-heating natural carbon sources such as bamboo, coconut or wood using steam. This causes the molecules in the […]
Castile Soap has been around for centuries. It is a natural soap that is made of 100% Olive oil and it gets its name from Castile, Spain, where it is believed it originated. There is however, a version called Bastille soap. This soap is composed mostly of olive oil (at least 70%) but it also […]
Sourcing tools to make soaps at home does not have to be expensive as most of the equipment that you will need, you probably already have in your kitchen. I always find it best to have a checklist of your soapmaking tools handy when preparing to make a batch of soap. This helps to have […]
This sweet mango and coconut milk homemade soap is a wonderful blend of sun-ripened golden mangoes and creamy coconut milk. Thanks to One Motivated Mommy reader and fellow soap maker, Norman in Jamaica, I was given this lovely recipe at the peak of mango season, so I knew I had to give this one a […]
I have always been mesmerized by the beauty, creativity and intricacy of the ancient art of henna body design also known as mehendi or mehndi. Some years ago, I ventured deep into the southland of Trinidad at the home of a mehndi artist to attend a workshop where I learned about this beautiful artform. In […]
Have you ever thought about someone you haven’t spoken to in a while and suddenly the phone rings and it’s that person? Perhaps you are driving through a busy mall carpark looking for a parking spot when ‘something’ mentally nudges you to go in a particular area and while driving you see a lady just […]
Toddler Fun Learning was created by mom and dad team, Amalie and Christian Hughes who together decided to start making educational videos on YouTube when they couldn’t find high-quality learning content for their own children to watch. Their videos have become very popular, with over half a million subscribers and over 457 million views on […]
This goat milk and rose clay soap is absolutely divine. With a creamy and luxurious lather, you will surely feel like you are experiencing a day at the spa. Goat milk soaps are popular among users of handmade soaps as they are gentle yet have many benefits for the skin. Goat milk contains alpha hydroxy […]
Neem and turmeric (haldi) are treasured in Ayurveda and have many uses in skin care. Both are known to have anti-ageing, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties and they are used to treat skin issues such as dandruff, psoriasis, eczema and acne. Neem also has antioxidant properties and is becoming a popular ingredient in skin care and […]