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stephaniejaykay's review
3.0
I like the idea of this book, and I know I had a similar one to treat as a Bible in my twenties. These days, though, I’m old enough to realize that I already do a handful of the prescriptions in this book, and another big handful seem unlikely to get incorporated into my life, if I’m being honest. Three suggestions, though, I’ve jotted down for later (including birdseed ornaments to make with M). I’ll call it a win.
thismamireading's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I loved the setup of this book. Every aspect is covered. This is something I feel everybody needs if they are trying to be more conscious of how they are doing things. Many things in this book I want to try. I rented it from the library, but I think I’m going to buy it now because it’s a valuable book to have. I can see myself passing this on to my daughter.
annarella's review
5.0
A very interesting and useful book. It's full of ideas, hints and interesting project.
I highly recommend it.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I highly recommend it.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
dylanmariah's review
4.0
Ooh, this book was slightly overwhelming, but I came away with a bunch of ideas and recipes that I am looking forward to trying out. Also, it was so beautifully photographed that I immediately searched - and was happy to find - Julia's equally stunning instagram (#housegoals). This would be a useful book to own, as I don't want to try making any of the cleaning or bath supplies until I run out of my current products. Random takeaways that I'm remembering:
-The ethics and sustainability issues regarding essential oils. Reading that section made me NEVER want to use oils for frivolous reasons again (like diffusing in my condo just for the pleasant scent).
-The furoshiki cloths for gift wrapping just makes sense.
-I am so ready to try several of the "traditional healing" recipes, like the fiery cider, shiitake healing soup, and elderberry syrup.
-The ethics and sustainability issues regarding essential oils. Reading that section made me NEVER want to use oils for frivolous reasons again (like diffusing in my condo just for the pleasant scent).
-The furoshiki cloths for gift wrapping just makes sense.
-I am so ready to try several of the "traditional healing" recipes, like the fiery cider, shiitake healing soup, and elderberry syrup.
notsayingrevolutionbut's review
2.0
I'm sure there are some genuine critiques I could level at this book, but mostly it just felt like a mismatch. It was written for someone with much more time, money, and energy than I (or, honestly, most people) have access to.
Over the last few years, I have slowly moved through the branches of the environmentalist movement, flown so far away from my origins that the "zero waste" spaces no longer feel like home to me. This book is not the most toxic thing to come from that ideology, but it's not starting any revolutions either.
Over the last few years, I have slowly moved through the branches of the environmentalist movement, flown so far away from my origins that the "zero waste" spaces no longer feel like home to me. This book is not the most toxic thing to come from that ideology, but it's not starting any revolutions either.
gemelizabeth's review
5.0
I can not thank you enough for sending me this book, wow! it is just so beautiful, so easy to follow, I have already my own beeswax wraps, cant wait to start my next project.
triceratopper's review
4.0
This book is a gorgeous handbook for living a more natural life. It has recipes, tips, and projects that will appeal to people who are well on their way to living more sustainably, or people who are just beginning. It is also full of information about the benefits of different herbs, essential oils, and natural remedies, and practical tips about how to source and take care of your own.