I call this my wizard pipe!! At the first sign of any immune response (a throat tickle etc.), I pop a couple of drops of essential oils (I use oils such as tea tree, rosemary, oregano, eucalyptus or frankincense) into my salt pipe inhaler and use it for 15 minutes a few times a day. In my experience, it helps immensely to aid my immune system and symptoms either can’t take hold or, if I don’t get to this soon enough, any symptoms disappear fast.

“Living Libations Salt Inhaler is a positively purifying device that cleanses and fortifies the breath and airways. It is a super-simple way to add some verve to your vents and some verdancy to your vibe.

Salt inhalers, also known as salt pipes, have been featured on the Dr. Oz show and named one of Alternative Wellbeing's 2010 Best New Products.”

When this first arrived, I must admit, I was a bit concerned I would look like a creepy rag doll with two round red dots on each cheek. I’m happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised. Not only does this balm nourish your skin, it’s filled with botanicals that encourage natural circulation to your cheeks, bringing a real rosy hue to light up your face.

It’s very easy to apply and blend. A little goes a long way.

Regular make-up can be filled with plastics, phthalates, petrochemicals and all manner of nasty ingredients.

I used to wear a full-face of make-up daily! I have since learned to revel in natural radiance most of the time but I do still love putting on some make-up from time to time.

With that said, it became important for me to seek out products that were clean if I was going to wear them on my skin.

I use this mascara in Dark Chocolate.

“Why bother with nasty synthetic preservatives or artificial colors when our healthy, pure and natural mascara is sure to satisfy your needs?

Our mascara helps lengthen and separate your lashes while coating them in healthy conditioners, for a result that will have everyone looking in your direction. If you’re after durability, then you can rest easy; our products ensure that you’re ready for anything life throws at you (while looking fabulous)!”

A roll-on applicator makes it easy to apply and re-apply. This beach balm is “made with a bevy of sun-loving botanicals and non-nanoparticle, uncoated zinc oxide.”

When we lived in the Middle East and Spain, I kept this on hand in my purse so we were ready to prolong our sun-soaked play time whenever and wherever!

I learned from reading Renegade Beauty that interacting with the sun “safely” is possible and necessary for wellness (Chapter 7 - Let the Sun Shine In).

This is a beautiful mix of sun-harmonizing botanicals that drench your skin. We use it as a daily body and face wash in the summer and it’s also great as an after-sun tonic.

“The action of sunshine in the outdoors on the body is of such a nature that sun-baths have a triple significance - as healing agent in the cure of disease, as a preventative to disease by building up body resistance, and as a sheer pleasure-giving tonic which increases the feeling of well-being” -Edgar Mayer, MD

While it’s technically a single use appliance and we like multi-use appliances, we love waffles.

Wild blueberry waffles, savoury potato waffles, breakfast potato waffles…the possibilities are endless.

We don’t like teflon-coated waffle irons. This is a non-stick ceramic that is PFOA and PTFE free.

Baking Soda (or Bicarbonate Soda) is so versatile. We use it in homemade cleaning products and as a tooth polish and as part of our mouth rinse in our daily oral care practice.

Pure baking soda matters as some brands can include other unnecessary fillers/additives. Also, I look for Food-Grade - especially if we are going to be using it in our mouths.

A good knife is well worth the investment. My husband loves to cook. We also travel a lot. If we are away for any extended period, the knives come too.

This prep set is a great starter. You don’t need all kinds of knives. Honestly, a good sized cook’s knife and a decent paring knife will cover most general needs.

We use washing soda in our homemade dishwasher and laundry detergents. Not to be confused with Baking Soda.

You can find out more about it and its uses here.

Wool dryer balls are a chemical free alternative to fabric softener. They also reduce the need to iron.

Made from 100% organic New Zealand wool with no chemicals or additives. No synthetic fragrance either! Dwellness approved!

I like to feel empowered when it comes to my health and wellness and I value self-responsibility and continuous growth.

I love learning about the body’s innate intelligence and how to optimize and balance it. I am open minded and open hearted to learning, considering and understanding different ways to live a healthy life.

Regenerate is an exciting offering of a different perspective. I like to say, “If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting.” In other words, nothing changes if nothing changes. Maybe a different perspective will open up a world of possibilities when it comes to better understanding your body and your health?

I’m a serial entrepreneur and entrepreneurship and business really interest me.

In this book, Jeff Walker pulls back the curtain on his launch formula. It really is accessible and I share it to encourage others to serve up their expertise and passions.

I believe everyone has an area of brilliance. Books like this teach you how to get that out into the world and either create a second stream of income or perhaps pivot onto a whole new path. The possibilities are endless!

“First published by Houghton Mifflin in 1962, Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water.

"Silent Spring became a runaway bestseller, with international reverberations . . . [It is] well crafted, fearless and succinct . . . Even if she had not inspired a generation of activists, Carson would prevail as one of the greatest nature writers in American letters" (Peter Matthiessen, for Time"s 100 Most Influential People of the Century).”

I could quite easily call this my natural health and wellness bible. I refer to it often so it’s definitely considered one of my go-to resources.

Addressing everything from teeth and oral health to pregnancy, sun soaking, breast health, the gut microbiome and skin care, this book really touches on it all.

Detailing the delicate interactions of the beauty “products” we use and our bodies, Nadine Artemis, owner of Living Libations, shares her wealth of knowledge about the natural beauty realm and how to invite nature in when thinking about how we care for our bodies, babies and biomes.

Even if you’re not into giving up your day job and leaping into full-blown entrepreneurship, I believe multiple streams of income are always a good idea. Even better if it’s passive income!

Having several income streams offers peace of mind and prepares you for those unexpected times. This book offers a practical guide to putting your ideas into action and creating a side hustle for more options in your life.