How to make fresh almond milk
I changed my diet a few years ago and part of it was that I stopped drinking milk. As the number of people suffering from lactose intolerance is increasing I found that freshly made nut milk truly is a...
View ArticleKeep warm, carry Balm. Get you & your lips winterproof!
It looks like winter is not quite here yet but is happily sending its little brother autumn ahead with single-figure temperatures and strong winds to remind us that summer is definitely over. I’ve...
View ArticleCilantro-Coconut Oil – Pesto
Cilantro-Coconut Oil – Pesto …is a truly wonderful, delicious treat and it’s versatile. It can be used as a dip, as a spread on bread and crackers, with salads, quinoa and pasta, on omelettes and you...
View ArticleCinnamon rocks
November at Amazingy is all about the health benefits of different plants and herbs. With fall on its way out and winter approaching, we’d like to introduce you to some of the lesser known spices and...
View ArticleDIY #4: Dry shampoo for brunettes
Dry shampoo is just one of those inventions that makes hair maintenance that little bit easier. In a rush and unable to squeeze in that last minute shower? No problem. Not only does this creation save...
View ArticleOily Skin and Acne: Essential Tips
Your skin is fitted with a wide range of functions aiming to protect your body from harm. The skin’s fundamental purpose is to act as a barrier between you and the outside world, monitoring what enters...
View ArticleDIY Face Peel: Chamomile and Oats
For those of you suffering with sensitive skin, a normal scrub might be too rough on your delicate skin. While a sugar scrub works wonders on dry winter skin, an intense exfoliation can bring out the...
View ArticleDIY: Summer pedicure
Show me your feet, show me your shoes! That’s a line from the beginning of an old German children’s song. Every time I hear it, it reminds me that food hygiene and style is an absolute necessity,...
View ArticleThe how and why of dry skin brushing
The skin is the largest organ and rightfully plays a vital role in detoxification. A healthy skin can eliminate up to one quarter of the body’s waste – that means mostly skin cells, sebum and sweat –...
View ArticleTop 5 healthy snacks for the office
Snacking in the office isn’t just about what’s easy, or necessarily what’s deemed “healthy”. What I’m trying to say is, is that snacking on a few carrots here and a banana there will still have you...
View ArticleAll about coal: the best uses for activated charcoal
Lately, activated charcoal has been making more and more of a splash in the world of organic and natural beauty products. The ingredient is increasingly used in facial cleansers, masks, scrubs, body...
View ArticleAn Experiment: Giving Your Hair a Sip of Beer
A test to see whether rinsing your hair with beer really does make it shinier and stronger. Beer. Such a globally beloved beverage with many familiar memories. It reminds me of so many things: college...
View ArticleSilica Gel Packets—Why You Should Reuse Them Instead of Refuse Them
You know those little sachets of silica gel found mysteriously accompanying many purchases? I’m sure you’re familiar, as you can find them enclosed with dried food or leather shoes or headache...
View ArticleCream Eyeshadow DIY
Want to spruce up your make-up bag? Making your own cream eyeshadows is super easy and can be done in less than 5 minutes. Cream products are life savers when it gets warmer, so trying out this fun DIY...
View ArticleQuick Kitchen: Raw vegan chocolate truffles
For someone who likes to indulge in chocolatey treats, the past couple weeks are maybe the most tempting of the entire year. Cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar have been everywhere and the consumption of...
View ArticleHow to Relieve Bug Bites—The Natural Way
We’re in the thick of summertime humidity. That means sticky days and damp nights. This kind of weather can be a nice treat for skin that has been feeling thirsty all year long. But while your skin is...
View ArticleHealthy Eats: Delicious Avocado Mac ’n’ Cheese
Mac ’n’ cheese is one of my all time favourite comfort foods. It reminds me of being a child and also of my broke college days. Honestly, nothing quite hits the spot like cheesy pasta. Seeing as we are...
View Article3 DIY Ways to Clean with Castile Soap
There are literally hundreds of ways to use castile soap—it is sort of a natural cosmetic super hero. The cult classic, Dr. Bronners Castile Soap, is made from only water, organic coconut oil,...
View ArticleGet the Look: 7 Minute Guide to Glamour
Using only 5 products, Kirsten Kjaer Weis serves up a partyready look that proves just how glamorous simple makeup can be. • Prep face with moisturizer and a sheer veil of Foundation, then dot Radiance...
View ArticleOffice Health: Rollermouse
Did you know that you spend approximately half of your waking hours at your job? Regardless of whether you work in manual labor, as a freelancer, in a service job, or in an office cubicle, your work...
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