‘Yew wood’ be amazed at what I came across! While searching online, I found Wooly Moss Roots Etsy seller advertising their handmade yew wood buttons. I contacted Jeff and Taryn from Wooly Moss Roots and asked them if they made their wood buttons from fallen branches of their yew trees. I was curious to know […]
Self Sufficient Living Handbook: Growing Your Own Fruit Trees
Most backyards in the 50’s and 60’s were abundant with fruit trees, vegetable gardens and chickens. When my mother was growing up in that Era, her backyard consisted all of the above. Her memory is very vivid on how the fruits straight off the trees tasted and smelled then to how the store bought fruits […]
Natural Laundry Detergents
Supermarket shelves are stocked with rows of laundry detergents and it can be daunting to choose from the multitude of brands that ‘claim’ how well the laundry powders/liquids wash your clothes. Are you aware that one company alone makes more than one brand of laundry detergent? Their main objective is to cater for everyone’s laundry […]
Books on Living Green
For those of you who have children, have you ever stopped and wondered what type of *legacy you would be leaving them once you have passed on? Most people will answer, “Well yes. I’ve made out a Will and have left them my house, car, personal possessions……..and, if they are lucky, money”. Well all I […]
Natural Beauty Recipe Books
Not all of us are born with natural beauty. However, even beautiful women such as Elle McPherson still need to nourish their skin by cleansing, moisturizing and keeping a healthy diet. Some women will go to the extremes of buying expensive ‘beauty products’ thinking they are better than the cheaper brands but in all truth […]
Eco Friendly Knitting Needles Made from Bamboo
I reckon the constant clickety-clack of knitting needles would most likely set a person’s teeth on edge; especially when you are sitting on a bus or train after a hard day’s work and some avid knitter is sitting not far from you and ‘clicking’ away. Well for those of you who do knit and would […]
Bamboo Bath Mats Are Easy To Clean
Why Choose Bamboo Bath Mats? For a cleaner shower or bath environment, Bamboo resists fungi. These Bamboo Bath Mats I found on Amazon have been designed for comfortable, slip-free footing. The narrow drainage gaps assure a comfortable surface and proper drainage. Rubber pads grip the floor for stability. Eco friendly. Bamboo bath mats don’t need a washing […]
“Pure Rest Organics” Mattresses and Bedding
“Pure Rest Organics” is one company who cares about you and your family. They have zero tolerance when it comes to toxic chemicals. Even their working environment is toxic-free. They only hire staff who are non-smokers and who are willing to only wear non-scented perfumes. Ginny of “Pure Rest Organics” is one mother on a […]
All Natural Hair and Skincare Products from “Cleopatra’s Choice”
Cleopatra (the most beautiful woman of her time) was said to have bathed in essential oils, honey and milk whilst exfoliating with fine white sand. Her daily natural beauty regime saw to her youthful looks and ageless beauty. Of course, she didn’t snack on processed foods or bathe with petrochemicals and other toxic chemicals for […]
Hand Woven Cotton Scarves Made by Guatemalan Women
As winter is approaching in Australia I decided to purchase a hand-woven cotton scarf made by Zutujil Women Artisans of Guatemala on the southern tip of Mexico in Central America. Keeping the traditions of their ancestors, my gorgeous scarf was hand-woven (by hand of course) on a Traditional Backstrap Loom and naturally dyed with shades of green/yellow derived from […]