If you’re one to enjoy the seasonal decorations, specially the December ones, here’s a minimalistic environmentaly friendly idea. After watching some Youtube videos on seasonal home decor I got caught into making some deorations myself. Monkey see, monkey do, huh? 🙂 Since we don’t like consumerism around here, I thought about ideas on how to …
DIY December tree
We’re starting a little early with December things. Some find it very unpleasant having December pushed into earlier months, myself included. I mean, let the autumn be. But better to be prepared early than late, so we’re making an exception this year. A useful tip can’t be one too many, even if a bit early. …
DIY October decoration: pumpkins
Made of old cloths of textile. But you can use whatever materials you have which can be used for this. Necessities: Prepare larger pieces of fabric, sew the fabric (inside out) to make a cylindrical shape. In case of using old trouser pieces, the cylindrical shape is already made. Sew one side of the cylinder …
Sustainable fashion series – 2. how to take care of clothes to prolong their usefulness
2. Don’t wash too often. On the micro level, the clothes remain as dirty as before. With normal use, where there are no stains, but we would only wash for the feeling of cleanliness, don’t. By washing too often we only do harm to the clothes and to water. Do this instead: 3. Be very …
Sustainable fashion series – 1. how to start
There are more clothes in existence now, than we need, to decently dress all the people in the world for their lifetimes. Therefore, it makes sense to reduce production, improve quality and extend the life of clothes, shoes and accessories through repairs, recycling and exchanges. Have you ever wondered how much energy goes into the …
White beans with sage – Tuscan style
An original vegan recipe. Ingredients (for 2 people): – 200 g of dry white beans – a tablespoon of olive oil – red pepper – 2 tomatoes – half a lemon – pepper – fresh or dry sage, up to 10 leaves We can use canned beans, but dry is much better, because canned contains …
Site outage – quick announcement
For the last week this site has been working very slowly and stopped working altogether in the last 3 days. Happy to report that with the help of Bluehost – after three sessions – we have managed to resolve the issue and this site is now working properly. Apologies to everyone who tried to access …
The powerful speech in the film Barbie
An eye opening speech. Thank you, Greta Gerwig and also America for delivering it so perfectly. If you haven’t seen the film, but intend to, I advise you not to read this. It’s not a spoiler, but it’s best to experience these words as you’re watching the film. However, if you don’t intend to watch …
The Wim Hof method explained: the biology and biochemistry of the method
The Wim Hof method is about controlling stress, increasing oxygen levels in the body, thus alkalising it, making more energy molecules (ATP) and boosting the immune system. These are all of the effects of the method combined in one sentence. Now we’ll go thoroughly, explaining biology and biochemistry of the method, how it affects the …
True friendships survive. No matter what
A story about a friendship. It got through a lot and came out stronger. There’s even a Gossip girl moment in there. The story begins with two girls at 7 years of age, they become a part of the same class in primary school that will stay together for the next 8 years. At first …