“When a child is overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share the calmness, not to join their chaos” When my little one is overwhelmed by big emotions, the best way for her to reclaim her inner peace is a walk in the forest. Leigh Woods near Bristol is a great place to escape a…
I’ve always believed that simple toys and a simple environment make brighter kids. Simple toys, such as blocks, balls, crayons etc, have sustained themselves through the years for one very important reason – because they work. The more a toy does, the less a child does – both physically and mentally. Simple toys are kid-powered rather than battery operated,…
While living in a small space, I learned one thing – to respect that space and not to clutter it with stuff. I choose everything carefully and give priority to items from natural materials that are multi-functional and don’t take too much space. This rule can be applied to towels too. Gyvendama mažoje erdvėje, puikiai…
Many of us do not need to be convinced to adopt a greener lifestyle, yet we yearn to find simple ways to do more, beyond recycling. The answer is keep it simple. I took my crochet hook, hemp yarn and made some natural home items that are eco-friendly and easy on the eyes. Daugelio iš mūsų…
“Minimalism is not a lack of something. It’s simply the perfect amount of something” With days getting colder and after the long summer holiday, September was a month of coming back home. We spent our days creating a cosiness at home: cleaning, redecorating and hiding from the rain! As we are trying to settle in without spending money,…
If you are interested in Zero Waste I am sure you have already heard about Chestnut detergent. It took the internet by storm. If you are familiar with Soap Nuts, chestnuts work similarly – they both contain saponins, a soap-like chemical compound (sapo is Latin for soap). Soap Nuts have been used to wash laundry or to make body…
