by Eva van Strijp | Oct 26, 2023 | Essential Oils, Simple Living, Wellness
Since making a conscious effort to go low tox 4.5 years ago, the thing that’s changed the most for us is that we rarely get sick anymore. We went from major respiratory illness every winter (one of the kids was hospitalised 3 years in a row 😣) to just mild...
by Eva van Strijp | Oct 20, 2023 | Homeschooling, Peaceful Parenting
Each year my kids enter stuff in the local show. When I say “stuff”, I mean EVERYTHING. Lego, plants, painted rocks. Embroidery, cooking, drawings. Chooks, collections of leaves and feathers, sewing. Decorated onions… And this year, their 9-month-old brother 😅...
by Eva van Strijp | Oct 9, 2023 | Essential Oils, Peaceful Parenting, Wellness
Is lavender essential oil something that comes to mind as a sleep aid? Or something that you have in your wellness arsenal, ready to pull out when a family member is struggling to get a restful night? If not, do yourself a favour and change that stat! I’ve been using...
by Eva van Strijp | Oct 6, 2023 | Homeschooling, Peaceful Parenting
First up: don’t fix what’s not broken! If your current chore chart system is working well, toss this aside and keep going. There’s no need to make more work for yourself and create a fresh system if what you’re already doing is keeping everyone happy and helping. If...
by Eva van Strijp | Oct 2, 2023 | Essential Oils, Low-tox DIYs
Keen for a sweet and practical DIY that makes the best gift? You’ll need: 6 grams beeswax 25 mL sweet almond oil 4-6 drops essential oil/s 4-5 small lip balm tubes or a round container You’ll need to work quickly as the mix will re-solidify rapidly, so have everything...
