5 Ways to Go Green at Home
Want to create a happy, healthy home you love? Here are five easy tips to help you live a little more green and feel good in your home! Green Tip #1: Keep it simple You don’t always need to use a...
View ArticleSpeed Cleaning // The Oven
I once heard that if you’re renting or buying a home, a good way to check how well it’s been maintained, is to check the oven. If there’s baked on mess from years of lasagnas – it’s not a good sign!...
View ArticleSIMPLIFY – Ten Smart Uses for Dish Soap
I once chatted with the manufacturer of a natural skincare line and he revealed a secret to me… Let’s see what you think. He offers a range of around 8 different natural products, from shampoo to body...
View ArticleHow to Choose Green Cleaning Products + An Ecover Giveaway
We just wrapped up September’s SIMPLIFY Home workshop, teaching students to make their own natural homecare products. SIMPLIFY Home is about keeping it real – simple, practical and effective solutions...
View ArticleTake a Rare Glimpse Inside a Singapore Heritage Home
Ren, founder of Matter – a socially motivated lifestyle brand – invited me to tour her home. Ok, I asked… but that’s one of the perks of writing this blog – I have the privilege of seeing these...
View ArticleHow to Treat Stains Naturally
You just laid out your beautiful white tablecloth, the one that comes out once a year. Maybe your wearing that new top for your dinner party – and then – bam! someone spills on it. Obviously you don’t...
View ArticleHow to Use Microfiber Cloths to Simplify Your Home
Today we’re talking about microfiber cloths – and why you should put one in every room of your house! Hint: because it will simplify your life! What’s great about microfiber is that unlike normal...
View ArticleKick the Gadget Addiction // Repurposed Cleaning Tools
Have you noticed the way specialty tools and gadgets always seem like a good idea – but just end up cluttering your cabinets. My weakness is kitchen and cleaning gadgets – but over time, I’ve found...
View ArticleHow to Declutter for Good
photo from: stylizimoblog Around this time of the year, we start thinking about decluttering our home. We come up with clever storage solutions, get rid of a few things and freshen up a bit. But if...
View Article5 Lessons Learned When Decluttering for Good
I’ve de-cluttered and I’m baring it all! Sorry about the mess – but here’s the thing: I thought I had a very simple wardrobe until I pulled out every single bit of clothing, every bag and pair of...
View ArticleYour Flu-Fighting Triple Threat – Remember these Tips!
Abundant Earth‘s natural remedies support your body to combat the flu and recover quickly – whether you’re caring for yourself, or someone you love – you’ll want to remember these tips! When you’re...
View ArticleAn Urban Gardening Philosophy that You’ll Love
After I killed THREE potted trees, I called for my friend Nova for help. I should have asked for help from the beginning. But we live, kill and learn. Nova came over, spent the day with me in my...
View ArticleHow to Create a Green Home from Scratch
I’ve just moved to a new country and a new home. Within the first month my skin suddenly became incredibly sensitive. Especially around my arms and torso, which is something I hadn’t felt before… I...
View ArticleSix Essential Oils that Replace Dozens of Products
For the longest time, I thought that having a house FULL of products was necessary. We need to clean our windows and wash our dishes and get our hair to behave and prevent b.o. and a million other...
View ArticleBanish Bathroom Clutter for Good!
Want to feel really good at the start of your day? De-clutter your bathroom tonight! It feels good to walk into your bathroom and see it light and fresh – without a mess of bottles and clutter on the...
View ArticleUgh! I left it at home!!
Do you have a trick for remembering to bring reusable bags with you to the grocery store? Most times, I’ll grab them before leaving the house – it’s on my running checklist – keys, money, phone…...
View Article5 Essential Oils for Common Ailments
When your little one isn’t well, or when you’re feeling less than your best – it so nice to have a few remedies to turn to. In our house we have at least 15 situations to tend to every week, I think...
View ArticleThree Sunday Routines that Will Improve Your Week
I’ve been thinking about what makes a good week over a “bad” week – and the difference comes down to what I put off. There are things that I know I want to do – not because I think I should – but...
View ArticleOrange Scented Kitchen Scrub
One of the best things we can do to create a healthy home is to simplify the way we clean. It’s shocking what goes into everyday household cleaners! The EWG found that 53% of products they tested...
View ArticleHoliday Guest Checklist
Do you have guests coming in during the holidays? I have a few tips for you to set things up with intention, stress free and feeling good! My youngest loves decorating the house for guests! Since the...
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