Lefthander Problems: The Struggle is Real
Since there is an (inter)national day for everything now, even us lefties got their very own: August 13th is International Lefthanders Day! Maybe a special recognition by society as a compensation for all the struggles they put us into? 😉Read More »
Self Herb: How to Cultivate Your Own Basil at Home
How many times did I buy a pot of basil for my kitchen at the farmers market, rather than just getting a few bunches – hoping I could harvest my little plant whenever I need basil for cooking (sustainability!!…plus it looks so nice and chefy to have a basil plant on your window sill <3). That was the plan every single time. It must be possible that the plants can survive my care a little longer than just two weeks!? But it did not work once and I was buying a new basil pot every time the old one died.Read More »
Self-Herb: Preserve your Chives for Winter
Chives plants are very frugal and easy to grow (perfect for people who do not have a green thumb, like myself). 🙂
They are perennial and therefore able to overwinter. The most important thing the chives need is WATER, lots of it.
No Poo // Water Only: the First Three Months
During this year’s Lent period I decided to give up shampoo – and kept going beyond Easter.
My No Poo / Water Only adventure started when I was searching for some zero waste alternatives for my regular shampoo that comes in a plastic bottle. Since I really don’t like soap (looks ugly in the bathroom and is pretty inconvenient for travel), and creating my DIY-shampoo with stuff I don’t know how it will affect my hair (baking soda? lemon? nope.) didn’t seem like a good alternative for me either. The combination of me not being a chemist and being somewhat lazy lead me to the ultimate No Poo version: Water Only.
Self-Herb: Dried Marjoram for Flavoring (DIY)
Marjoram plants are available in garden centers or supermarkets from springtime on. Repot the marjoram into a bigger pot to give it more space to grow (the pots you can buy them in are usually too small). If there is more than one plant, plant them separately into several pots, which also allows you to experiment with different locations.
The Best and Easiest Face Mask Ever
Here’s the recipe of my fav face mask – the mud mask:
What you need
- small bowl
- teaspoon
- about 3 tsp. healing earth (e.g. Luvos healing earth no. 2)
- about 2 tsp. of lukewarm water
- a little squeeze of lemon juice
How-To “Catholic Mass in French”
I created a little guide for Catholics celebrating mass abroad – be it on vacation or if you moved to a French-speaking country as an expat.
This tutorial is intended to help you to better follow the order of mass in the foreign language and to familiarize yourself with the prayers in French. It lists all the prayers and replies of the congregation during service.
