Despite its reputation for pain, stinging nettle can be used for food and is extremely nourishing. Studies have shown stinging nettle has antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-ulcer, astringent and analgesic capabilities. What about stinging? Boiled water eliminates stinging. Stinging nettle leaves can be stemmed and cooked similar to spinach. Nettles can be added to soup or stew…
We live in an incredibly busy world. Our pace of life is often frantic, our minds are always busy, and we’re always doing something. Therefore I love to set up my table for special occasions as it gives a formal look and enforces your guests to feel special, press a stop button and enjoy family…
Decorating is easy and affordable when you build upon what you already have. This year I decided not to spend a single pound for my Easter decorations, re-using what I have at home and what nature provides. I want to keep it simple and relaxed. Puošti namus šventėms gali būti labai paprasta ir pigu, jeigu…
If you’re turned off by the chemicals in store-bought Easter egg dye, try natural options. Your kitchen is full of natural dyes. Common food items such as red cabbage, beetroot, onion skins, tumeric, coffee and blueberries can be used to transform plain white eggs into colorful Easter gems. Kids will especially love discovering all the…
Years ago, I used to be addicted to beauty and personal care products. I was literally obsessed with buying and trying every beauty product available on the market, never thinking for a split second about what was actually IN them. Nice packaging? Great commercial? They were probably good enough. I was hooked by the promising claims of the…