Today was a day of the kind I really enjoy: we had no plans. My kids were home from daycare and although I knew in advance because the daycare was closed today, I had made no plans. It was deliberate because I really like those kinds of days where we are home and just do […]
The very basics of natural skin care
I often get asked about my approach to skin care. It’s no secret that I believe in natural skin care but it might not be as easy and clear cut as this statement suggests. And since I feel like this is a topic of general interest I decided to answer in a post and share […]
Five simple ways to feel well
If you were to ask me what I do on a regular basis to feel good about myself I would probably tell you about one of these five things: I exercise, I sleep long, I take time for myself, I go outside, and I allow myself to do nothing. In fact, I have talked about […]
Taking it slow on holiday and practising slow tourism
I’ll be honest, sometimes the inspiration for new blog posts comes from very unexpected corners. Today’s post is such an example. I first came across slow tourism in a campaign by the Italian government for long-term leases on properties in need of repair and new business. In the bidding process, the authorities wanted to pay […]
Don’t listen to the naysayers
I had a serious case of AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH today. It made me wonder why I keep asking other people’s opinion when I know it’s going to get me down. In this case, I tried to stay really vague with my question. I still got answers though that made me a tiny bit unsure about my whole […]
Q&A about Cubic Mini Wood Stoves
When we designed our tiny house, we knew pretty quickly that we didn’t want a fireplace in the house. However, that was before I had heard about cubic mini wood stoves. Those little burners seem like a perfect option for small spaces. If you want to know more about cubic mini wood stoves, I have […]
On the occasion I had to buy a moisturiser
A few days ago I had to give in, go to the store and purchase some moisturiser. The winter had wreaked havoc with my skin and I had been uncomfortable in it for weeks. Buying that bottle wasn’t my proudest moment since I aim to make my own skin care. Nevertheless, I want to share […]
An ode to honey
Last night my daughter woke up in the middle of the night with a very dry cough. She came into my bed to snuggle up but kept coughing. I felt really helpless because all I could do for her at that moment was to comfort her so she could go back to sleep. After a […]
How we talked to our kids about a dead kitten
Today was a very sad day in our house. Two days ago our cat gave birth to one kitten. We were very happy because we had been anticipating it and talking to the kids (3 and 6 years old) about it. Her labour started at night so in the morning we showed the one kitten to […]
Habits – creating one and beating others
I’ve been thinking a lot about habits lately, mainly because I’m trying to create one. I’m trying to write every day for at least 15 minutes. I had set myself that New Year’s resolution last year and made it to April with it. Then it faded away and I haven’t been able to come back […]