by Ayla the Newfie | Jun 8, 2011 | Aromatherapy, Ayla's thoughts, Featured, Pets, The relaxed years (5+)
Hi friends! Because we had a pretty mild end to our winter, and there was no freeze to kill off hatching bugs, the creatures are out in full effect. Ticks, mosquitoes and maybe even some fleas are running rampant around here. And I think mom and dad might actually be...
by Tiffany | Jun 6, 2011 | Aromatherapy, DIY, Food, Garden
The last few weeks of shopping here in Germany have been interesting. You’ve likely heard by now that in Germany there has been an Escherichia coli (my favorite bacteria, BTW, because of the amusing name) outbreak and for about two weeks now, no one has had a...
by Tiffany | Jan 3, 2011 | Aromatherapy, Family, The First Year, The Second Year
I first learned about this fantastic diaper rash treatment from Jentry which I had the pleasure of meeting in person at the last year’s WEBMU in Hamburg. As mothers do, we were sitting at lunch after taking an amazing walking tour of the city and our...
by Tiffany | Dec 29, 2010 | Aromatherapy, Family, The First Year, The Second Year
When you’ve got a little one at home in diapers, you seem to go through an unlimited supply of baby wipes every week. I know there are some people out there that make their own baby wipes with old towels, rags or socks…and I’m sure you could use...
by Tiffany | Nov 8, 2010 | Aromatherapy, Featured
Stefan and I have both had a lot on our plates for the last few months…and especially the last few weeks. We were both spending long hours on huge projects for work (for those who don’t know, I’m not just satisfied to write this blog and take care of...
by Tiffany | Aug 24, 2010 | Aromatherapy, DIY, Featured, Homesteading Life, House & Home
I was recently contacted by a reader who has had terrible problems with black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum). If you’ve never heard about this problem, let me tell you that it is BAD stuff. Not only does it smell gross, but it is actually toxic, and it will...