April 13, 2018
Lavender is a little purple flower with power. It carries with it a timeless charm, a gorgeous scent and a multitude of uses. These beautiful and fragrant blossoms have been grown in gardens worldwide for centuries, with several different varieties of the plant. Of which, English, French and spike lavender are the most popular. The said little purple flower packs a punch. Besides creating luscious lavender smudge bundles to decorate […]
March 21, 2018
When tea is not enough to satisfy your love for the popular beverage, you can add a few simple ingredients that can greatly elevate your tea. Here are 2 delicious recipes that fuses a sweetness of fruits and herbs with the goodness of tea, and you’ll be turning everyone into tea-lovers if they aren’t already. Chаі-Sрісеd Fruіt Cоmроtе Wаrm, fragrant аnd sweet, thіѕ mеdlеу оf dried fruіt ѕіmmеrеd in vаnіllа […]
March 7, 2018
Life can throw you some hard-hitting curveballs, leaving you to neglect your health and overlooking the “common” headache you get once in a while, and actually might even be more than that. You often brush it off, masking the often fleeting but sometimes unbearable and constant unease with a painkiller, and hope for the best. Headaches are one of the most common health problems, and they can get so bad […]
February 28, 2018
Does it feel like you can never escape flu season? Or maybe you’re finding it impossible to recover from a cough, which doesn’t seem to improve, no matter what you try. If this describes what you’re going through, fret not – here are five herbal teas that may just do the trick. Chamomile tea Advertisements Chamomile tea increases your urinary levels of hippurate which have been associated with increased antibacterial […]
February 5, 2018
Overworked and lacking sleep? What are you stressed about? In our day-to-day routines, stress is inevitable. Your poor soul feels bruised and battered by the various catastrophes on the flip side of the globe or stressful situations in your personal backyard. Your blood boils on a regular basis because of a horrible work environment, strained relationships or even a wearisome commute to work. All these sources of stress exist beyond […]
January 30, 2018
Bored of the same ol’ stash of tea that you have in your food cupboard? Perhaps your tea needs some pep, perk and sparkle. Create a customised tea blend and delve into a magical realm of aromas, colours and flavours. We think tea blending demands more imagination than intention so break some rules and get a little playful with your tea! There are no holds barred, no set recipes or […]
January 29, 2018
Composting can be confusing, with the never-ending options of components you can add to your pile. However, to balance the composition of your compost, you’ll need a good mix of nitrogen-rich wet greens, and carbon-rich dry browns. Here are some items you can easily obtain to add into your pile of compost. 1. Newspapers A staple brown, newspapers will add carbon to your compost pile. Be sure to shred them […]
January 26, 2018
Using natural ingredients to get beautiful hues on your food may be time consuming, but it certainly beats reaching for that bottle of food colouring. The natural colours from nature lets you indulge in the most colourful foods without any of those harmful additives. So rather than using colour-laden chemicals, why not go Au naturale by using ingredients that double up as dyes? Here’s how you can do just that. […]