by Eva van Strijp | Jan 14, 2022 | Essential Oils, Low-tox DIYs, Simple Living
I love setting resolutions. Simple but solid, practical but pack-a-punch. So each year I grab a piece of paper and write down some key goals or resolutions and then break them down into smaller actions. I find when they’re small actions, I’m more inclined...
by Eva van Strijp | Jan 7, 2022 | Essential Oils, Low-tox DIYs
If you’ve been thinking about making the switch to essential oil based perfumes, this post is for you. First of all: great choice. Commercially available perfumes are a cocktail of ingredients that we spray onto our skin, over the thyroid gland and near our...
by Eva van Strijp | Nov 28, 2021 | Low-tox DIYs, Simple Living
If you’ve been around here for long, you’ll know I love a good DIY. And I LOVE turning a DIY into a sweet gift. Here are some of my favourites for Christmas. Peppermint and Grapefruit Sugar Scrub 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup white sugar 30 mL juice from...
by Eva van Strijp | Nov 20, 2021 | Essential Oils, Low-tox DIYs
Diffusing oils is one of the little luxuries of daily life in our family and adds an element of calm to a busy home. If you do nothing else with oils, I recommend diffusing them. Diffusing essential oils can trigger memories and moods and eliminate unpleasant...
by Eva van Strijp | Sep 25, 2021 | Low-tox DIYs, Simple Living
When we think about going low-tox outdoors, it can be easy to just think plants and weeds, but our animals are also in need of low-tox loving and some simple tweaks to their care routine can have profound benefits for their health and in turn, ours. Oregano and...
by Eva van Strijp | Sep 15, 2021 | Essential Oils, Low-tox DIYs
The best way to maintain your garments is to reduce the likelihood of stains occurring in the first place. Even just using some form of covering or protection such as bibs, serviettes and aprons can help protect clothing while preparing and eating food. Using a...
