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The 20% Guide
For many of us, choosing to eat organic food is not a matter of principles or beliefs, but simply a matter of economics. We know and understand why it’s important – but, when feeding a family on a budget, it’s hard to know where to make those decisions. Here’s a good way to look at it: Ask…
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End Junk Mail Today!
Junk mail is a big problem in my home in Singapore. Well, it was. What was so frustrating, aside from a mailbox full of ads, was seeing all this paper, ink and dye going to waste. The natural resources consumed, the toxic chemicals used – all for that piece of paper to reach your mailbox in a vain attempt to capture your attention……
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The Year of Simple Imperfection
Wabi-sabi is the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and awe in nature. It is authentic, simple, uncluttered and a celebration of the marks that time, weather and use leave behind. Wabi-sabi is flea markets, handmade, it’s aged wood, untreated paper, unfinished hems. It reminds us that we are connected to the world around…
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Happy New Year!!
Here’s how I saw in the new year! 10 hours later I’m now watching cartoons with my family…already a great start to 2012! Hope you’re having a great one!
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I’m falling in love!
Part of being eco-friendly is connecting with earth and understanding the rhythms of the seasons. Singapore might remain a constant, but the earth is changing, let’s join in and celebrate it! Fall in love with fall! image source: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Beat the Haze with Household Plants!
So the haze is back and it looks like it could linger over Singapore till the end of the month. As we face yet another season of poor air quality, many of us seek refuge indoors – but you might be surprised to find out that your own home can be an unhealthy environment too. A…
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Behind The Brand – Idocare
For this week’s Behind The Brand, I met with Humaa, the creator of Idocare – a brand new line of eco-friendly cleaning products. We talked about what led her to an unexpected change in career direction, how she built her business, and her motivations to create something that makes the world a little better. Now,…
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Free Invitation Printables
My baby is turning 4 this month! She has asked for a “Princess and Dragons Party” I’m still trying to figure out how I’ll manage that one, so I’m busy scouring the internet for ideas. I’ve come across a lot of great stuff out there, which I’ll be sharing with you along the way! A…
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The Wet Market
Singapore might not have a farmer’s market the way other countries do – but we have our version – The Wet Market. Most of the produce will be from local farms or Malaysia and that’s a great thing to support. Maybe over the weekend you can take a stroll to your local wet market –…
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DIY – Branches and Twigs!
Go out for a walk, pick up fallen branches – and make something beautiful! For their room: image, image, image, image For their imagination: How-to, How-to, image For your home: how-to, how-to, how-to, image For your things: how-to, image, image, image Love nature!
