Three facts you need to consider when purchasing essential oils.

Nowadays, many parents resort to technology in order to keep their kids entertained and occupied, completely forgetting the benefits of arts and crafts. True, technology is very useful, and kids should be introduced to it, but it should never come at the expense of them playing and making things with their own hands. There are many benefits of arts and crafts for kids, from helping them socialise and express themselves to helping them develop other skills and think more

What has stopped me to use those natural household cleaners has always been the smell of vinegar, yep I can't say perfume here because is a very nice word for a non very nice smell. It's very interesting, because it acts wonderfully getting rid off bad small yet it smells not as you'd expect while using it. Thus, what can we do to change that? Obvious, perfume it! Essential oils are soluble in vinegar, it takes a while but it does worth it... you'll be able to create a strong

Nowadays we are getting more and more informed about what we are applying to our skin and the consequences we already know they might produce after a long term use. Therefore we are more aware about cosmetics, and we pay much more attention to what we buy and apply to our body. But what about household cleaners, air fresheners, candles, melting waxes and so on? Are we truly paying attention to them? Do we really read the labels? Do we find any descriptive labels on them?! In

Rice fields over the horizon, the Mediterranean breeze, the sun caressing my cheeks and the laundry hung out in the garden. Summer, adventures, the scent of freshness and an endless bunch of imaginary stories among the hung linen. The olfactory memory is the strongest and most powerful sense we've got. This is why making this recipe I could travel and be remembering the scents of my granny's laundry as if it were only yesterday. Marseille soap, or Castile soap have been a cl

I can smell a new scent in the air.... the birds are singing and dancing, the sun smiles more often, the blue of the sea is getting turquoise, and my heart is waking up. This is the magical way, the season's song will shift and change. All the elements will rearrange! For this new season I would recommend the following essential oils as the Firt Aid Kit. Lemon Lemon was introduced in the Mediterranean by Greeks and Romans merchants from the Ancient Persia. Lemon is another

Colder weather often brings sneezes and sniffles. When seasons are about to change, those effects increase considerably. Find some relief from cold symptoms and sore throat as well as warding them off this year by utilising essential oils around your home or workplace. These are the top 7 essential oils (published in the next 2 posts—one for winter, the other for spring—I would recommend having in a first aid kit at home… Eucalyptus There are about 700 different (eucalyptus)

I love the scent of spiced mulled cider in a cold winter, the blue Australian cypresses after the rain, and the summer breeze perfumed with rosemary & thyme in Provence hills (France). Perfumes, perfumes, perfumes.... This winter I show a very easy and smart way to perfume your home avoiding poisoning household air fresheners which cause lots of allergies and other nasties. This morning I went on the bloggosphere and found, thanks to my friend Luis, this beautiful way to perf

Öko Test is a German magazine that runs tests products, with emphasis on their effects on consumer's health. They analyse everything, not only cosmetics. Their test methods range from ingredient analysis, to laboratory tests (to detect undeclared harmful chemicals), experts consulting, or action testing etc. The products which get good grades proudly carry the Öko Test label on the packaging. When I share my Öko Test list to friends and they go to check their cosmetics at ho

Today I want to share a recipe I found in a beautiful Spanish Blog for the making of a natural household cleaner. Who would like to be in direct contact with all these harmful, toxic and very polluting household cleanings instead of a really good scented and antibacterial natural cleaner made by oneself? Our house represents an extension of ourselves and thus we need to take care of it as we do with our body, mind and soul. Sooo let's make the Lemon&Rosemary Mist! This month