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A review by dylanmariah
Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home by Julia Watkins
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.