Okay, so I have been a bit slack lately getting some posts out. It has been a bit hectic here at earthly passion and although I have been on my laptop a lot, finding the time to start a post has been a bit hard. This time of year we get so busy with the business and family activities. It can feel like there is too much going on. The same can be said when trying to be eco-friendly. It seems like there is so much you have to do to make the change to an eco-friendly lifestyle. Y

Wow, it is hard to believe it is end of September and I still have a bit of spring cleaning to do. My children are on school holidays, which means a bit more of a mess around the house. Do you find you have to put your plans on hold when the children are home from school? I certainly do, so I tend to shorten my to-do list or have fewer expectations, otherwise I will be pulling my hair out. Anyway, back to cleaning. I thought we should tackle the living room and bedrooms this

Your skin is the largest organ on your body and it can be seen by everyone. When your skin looks good, you radiate health. We assume most of you shower daily, use cleansing products, before applying at minimum some moisturiser and at most, many other products and cosmetics. You have good intentions, keeping your skin clean, protecting and enhancing it, but do you really know what you are putting on your skin? Or what affect using these products has on the environment? If you

Plant oils that benefit your skin and the environment When it comes to taking care of your skin, nature has provided us with a great variety of plant oils that benefit our skin. Natural oils have been used for centuries by many cultures showing us that these oils are not only good for your skin but are also good for the environment. Why Natural oils are good for your skin Many of the natural oils protect your skin making it feel smooth, giving it a healthy glow and youthful a

I was hoping to post this yesterday, but as most parents will understand school holiday time can be a bit hectic. It is good to be around the kids and their friends, and it still amazes me how grown up they are getting, but you do have to keep them occupied. Another way to help eliminate plastic from your life is to buy in bulk. Buying in bulk makes sense, as not only will you save on packaging, but you’ll save money (as bulk food often comes at a discounted rate) and, if you

Being more active and eating fresh food is a goal of many people. Eating better is not only good for your health, but it is good for the planet, so two good reasons to eat well . Remove the processed foods - Our life can be a rush, so often it is quicker to cook instant food rather than think about what to cook. But many of these processed foods are lacking in nutrients, high in sugar and salt, and include many additives and preservatives that are toxic to your health and th

Wow, it is hard to believe it is October and I still have a bit of spring cleaning to do. My children are on school holidays, which means a bit more of a mess around the house. Do you find you have to put your plans on hold when the children are home from school? I certainly do, so I tend to shorten my to-do list or have fewer expectations, otherwise I would be pulling my hair out. Anyway, back to cleaning. I thought we should tackle the living room and bedrooms this week. T

Wow, it is hard to believe it is October and I still have a bit of spring cleaning to do. My children are on school holidays, which means a bit more of a mess around the house. Do you find you have to put your plans on hold when the children are home from school? I certainly do, so I tend to shorten my to-do list or have fewer expectations, otherwise I will be pulling my hair out. Anyway, back to cleaning. I thought we should tackle the living room and bedrooms this week. Th

I am always on the lookout for healthy meal recipes, especially vegetarian meals and when I see ones I like, I must write them down (or copy and paste). I know a lot more people are like me, concerned about the food they eat, wanting to know where it came from and how it was grown, but they are also eager to eat food that is nutritious and keeps them healthy. Adding to this, more people are mindful of what the effects of meat production has on the environment. Therefore, man

Okay, so I have been a bit slack lately getting some posts out. It has been a bit hectic here at earthly passion and although I have been on my laptop a lot, finding the time to start a post has been a bit hard. This time of year we get so busy with the business and family activities. It can feel like there is too much going on. The same can be said when trying to be eco-friendly. It seems like there is so much you have to do to make the change to an eco-friendly lifestyle. Y

I was hoping to post this yesterday, but as most parents will understand school holiday time can be a bit hectic. It is good to be around the kids and their friends, and it still amazes me how grown up they are getting (I now have two teenagers, which still shocks me), but you do have to keep them occupied. Another way to help eliminate plastic from your life is to buy in bulk. Buying in bulk makes sense, as not only will you save on packaging, but you’ll save money (as bulk

Just a few words to wish you a Happy World Environment Day. Did you know it was World Environment Day? I am often surprised at how little coverage it gets on our local media. Yet it is an important day for everyone to consider. If we are to make any headway with climate change we need to have awareness and education. Otherwise it won't be seen as such a bad problem...it will be someone elses problem. Today should be a day to ponder and examine how do we get involved with env

Your skin is the largest organ on your body and it can be seen by everyone. When your skin looks good, you radiate health. We assume most of you shower daily, use cleansing products, before applying at minimum some moisturiser and at most, many other products and cosmetics. You have good intentions, keeping your skin clean, protecting and enhancing it, but do you really know what you are putting on your skin? Or what affect what your using has on the environment? If you want

Summertime means getting outdoors more, being more active and eating fresh food. A lot of people, myself included, make an effort to eat a little better this time of year, particularly if they have decided to make it one of their New Year’s resolutions. But eating better is not only good for your health, but it is good for the planet, so maybe we should make it an ongoing habit. Remove the processed foods - Our life can be a rush, so often it is quicker to cook instant food

I am always on the lookout for healthy meal recipes, especially vegetarian meals and when I see ones I like, I must write them down (or copy and paste). I know a lot more people are concerned about the food they eat, knowing where it came from and how it was grown, but they are also eager to eat food that is nutritious and keeps them healthy. Adding to this, more people are mindful of what the effects of meat production has on the environment. Therefore, many are changing th

Wow, it is hard to believe it is nearly the end of September and I still have a bit of spring cleaning to do. My children are on school holidays, which means a bit more of a mess around the house. Do you find you have to put your plans on hold when the children are home from school? I certainly do, so I tend to shorten my to-do list or have fewer expectations, otherwise I would be pulling my hair out. Anyway, back to cleaning. I thought we should tackle the living room and b

You probably wondering why there is so much talk about Bamboo. Up to now, cotton has been one of the most popular fibres for clothing and bedding, but there has been a change away from this natural fibre. So, I thought I better explain why we love bamboo. Do you realise how many chemicals are used in the growing process of cotton? And that some of the most harmful pesticides used on cotton are either suspected or confirmed carcinogens (cancer causing). Not only that, but cott

Many people are involved in recycling whether it is to minimise their use of materials or because of necessity. No matter what the reasons are, it plays a great role in reducing the impact we have on the environment. I know for some people there is a sense of overwhelm when it comes to recycling. What items can be recycled? Where do I start? Although some of you have a good grasp of what recycling is, I thought I would go through a few facts so everyone can understand it a bi

You may have heard about Meatless Mondays, but what is all the fuss about? You may think it is another health kick, trying to persuade you to eat more plant based food. Well, I have to agree that eating like a vegetarian even for one day will improve your health, but there is a lot more to Meatless Monday. The Gas - Animals such as cows, sheep and goats produce methane, a by-product of their digestion of plants. Methane gas can trap more heat on the earth’s surface than the