Try a natural therapy to... Improve your air quality

Spruce up your indoor decor with house plants. They not only look great but they will purify the air in your home.

Burn beeswax candles; toxins in the air will bind to the ions released by the candle.

Take your shoes off outside to avoid traipsing dirt, pollen and other pollutants through your home.

Turn your baby’s old cardigan into a hot water bottle cover by sewing the arms and bottom closed. Manda Hewitt, Elizabeth, SA

With the weather warming up, make a healthy treat by cutting oranges in half and freezing. The kids love to eat it with a spoon.Sarah Day, Everton Hills, Qld

I use an old glasses case to store jewellery when I travel. It helps keep everything safe and ensures bits don’t get lost.Kathy Mackay, Innaloo, WA

This pack containing ice-creamsundae cups and assorted toppings makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for teachers or workmates.A. Stokes, Hamilton, NZ

If your children are complaining about the vile taste of medicine, get them to take it through a straw. It bypasses the tastebuds!Patricia Jarvis, Bundaberg, Qld