by Eva van Strijp | Apr 18, 2022 | Peaceful Parenting, Simple Living
One of the distinct pleasures of the last 6 weeks off Instagram was a 3 day silent retreat. It was so delightful to just get away from the pressures of daily life and enjoy some quiet time in prayer and personal reflection. Something incredible happens when we switch...
by Eva van Strijp | Feb 10, 2022 | Peaceful Parenting
Something I’m working on this year is better control of what goes on in my head. I find it so easy to slip into a negative thought process and am trying to make a conscious effort to flip the narrative to something positive or at least neutral. For example: Instead of...
by Eva van Strijp | May 14, 2021 | Essential Oils, Peaceful Parenting, Simple Living, Wellness
Stress is something we all have to deal with in varying degrees. We need some amount of stress in our lives in order to function optimally. A total absence of stress might make us feel deflated and lacking in energy or drive. Too much stress can lead to illness...
by Eva van Strijp | Apr 24, 2021 | Homeschooling, Peaceful Parenting, Simple Living
Probably the most common question I get when people learn I homeschool 6 kids is how I do it all. Short answer: I don’t. Long answer: I guide them through various English skills; learning to read, spelling, grammar, punctuation and story-writing. I guide their journey...
by Eva van Strijp | Mar 13, 2021 | Essential Oils, Low-tox DIYs, Peaceful Parenting
Two of the most common ways that aromatherapists have traditionally supported people is with massage and compresses and these are treatments that we as mothers can utilise any where, any time. Aromatherapeutic massage comes with some incredible health benefits and it...
by Eva van Strijp | Jan 20, 2021 | Essential Oils, Peaceful Parenting
True story. A couple of weeks ago we were camping and one of the kids was overtired and very upset about some mozzie bites. We tried to help soothe her skin with a few different things we had on hand but she was still utterly inconsolable. I think she would have been...
