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 | Mar 10, 2022 | Essential Oils, Low-tox DIYs, Simple Living
Ditching toxic chemicals around your home and switching to clean, safe alternatives doesn’t have to be difficult or cost-prohibitive. All you need is the commitment… and some oils! The oils premium starter bundle is the bundle I bought when I first started...
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 | Dec 18, 2021 | Simple Living
In fact, most stuff isn’t. Here’s to taking stuff off your plate. Swipe copy if you need it: I’m just not going to get to it now until after Christmas. Definitely keen to look at this project, but won’t manage it until after the new year. Let’s shuffle this one to...
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 13, 2021 | Gardening, Simple Living
Companion planting is a centuries old practice of growing various plants together with the understanding that they will assist each other in some way. Here are some ideas for companion planting around the veggie patch: 🌱 Planting salad greens inside a row of...
