by Eva van Strijp | Dec 20, 2020 | Essential Oils, Low-tox DIYs, Simple Living
Christmas decor that’s simple, natural and doesn’t add to landfill: yes please! I’m so thrilled with how this beaut bunch of pine cones looks (and smells) in the centre of our dining room table. {Here’s how: pine cone diffusers} Select a variety of pine cones and...
by Eva van Strijp | Dec 15, 2020 | Peaceful Parenting, Simple Living
For the past 10 or so years, the kids have given each other gifts at Christmas. Some years we did acts of service, some years it was the Kris Kringle thing, others it was only homemade gifts and still others it was essentially a free-for-all, the only restriction...
by Eva van Strijp | Nov 27, 2020 | Essential Oils, Simple Living
“The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage every day.” Hippocrates. While daily might be a stretch for most budgets, I’ve definitely found regular remedial massage to have had an incredible impact on my overall health this year. Early this...
by Eva van Strijp | Oct 1, 2020 | Simple Living
It is a goal of mine to grow as much as food as possible for my family and I’m often asked why I bother when carrots and potatoes are “so cheap”. There are four reasons for my food-growing obsession: Self-sufficiency Being less reliant on the supermarket is an...
by Eva van Strijp | Aug 20, 2020 | Simple Living
Recently, I came across a challenge on Instagram that encouraged folks to find something in their garden each day of August that could be preserved. The challenge was best suited to Northern Hemisphere climates and end-of-summer produce but I loved the idea so thought...
by Eva van Strijp | Aug 1, 2020 | Essential Oils, Low-tox DIYs, Simple Living
Recently, I decided it would be wise to try and find a facial scrub DIY. With 4 members of the family now using facial scrub several times a week, it’s something we go through at a solid rate. I love the idea of self-sufficiency around the home and wanted something...
