PM Cream

By Mariska Nell | 07/06/2021

This cream is something that I just love to use. It does tend to make my face look all glowing but also a bit shiny. I apply this cream right before I go to bed and therefore do not mind a shiny look. You only need a little as it goes a long way. In order…

Pumpkin Gnocchi

By Mariska Nell | 06/24/2021

I have always loved gnocchi. Whenever I went out to a restaurant and they had gnocchi on the menu, my choice was made. I never knew how they made it or what it had in and then I started my research journey a few years back and started exploring. The majority of gnocchi I tasted…

Toilet Bombs

By Mariska Nell | 06/13/2021

There is nothing that I love more than a clean house, but cleaning a toilet has to be one of my least favourite things to do. Therefore, finding something that works well and is easy was a double win for me. They are so easy to use. All you need to do is drop one or two bombs in…

Banana Carrot Delight Cake

By Mariska Nell | 05/25/2021

This recipe has been with me for some time and I have evolved it over the years. I first got this recipe from my mother in law back in the day when my husband got a little homesick and wanted his mother’s carrot cake for a birthday. This cake was also our wedding cake/cupcakes as…

Cheesy Fire Starters

By Mariska Nell | 05/14/2021

Who else loves cheese as much as we do? Since trying to reduce our single-use plastic we have been trying to find new ways to buy cheese. Often I can purchase some package free from our local deli and place them directly into our containers or wrapped in my beeswax wrap. However, some of the…

My Sustainability Kits

By Mariska Nell | 05/10/2021

I find that being prepared when heading out is the best solution to reduce waste. Whether you are going for a brekkie, coffee with a friend, the grocery store or just strolling about, there are always a few things that we can carry with us to reduce waste.  I would like to share with you my…

Hydrating Spritzer

By Mariska Nell | 05/09/2021

Since discovering this hydrating spritzer I just love using it. It is great when you feel your skin is a bit dry or feeling tight. During winter times I find I use the spritzer more often. If I am on a flight or long drive I make sure to have a small container with me…

Easy Peasy Mayonnaise

By Mariska Nell | 05/07/2021

By making my own mayonaise, I knew exactly what was going in and it also reduced waste as all of the ingredients I can buy from my local bulk store. This recipe is super easy and you can really whip it up in less than five minutes.

Foaming Face Wash

By Mariska Nell | 04/27/2021

Since making this foaming face wash for the first time in 2020, I have not looked back.  It is super easy to make, takes less than five minutes and has saved us so much money as we no longer have to buy overpriced face washes that often comes over-packaged. The only thing that you would…

All-Purpose Cleaner

By Mariska Nell | 03/17/2021

This all-purpose cleaner is a really easy recipe that can also be adapted quickly to accommodate your needs and favourite scents. I use this cleaner for basically everything. If I was Gus Portokalos from My Big Fat Greek wedding, then this would be my “windex” when it comes to cleaning, it might not be the…