An inspirational story which shows that even something small can make a big difference. When the last park in the city is to be closed, Poppy knows that she and the Blooms have to do something. Scattering their magic as they go, the flower friends speed on their mission. Will they save the park? ‘Fiona Woodcock’s beautiful illustrations perfectly capture the contrast between a grey cityscape and the joyful kaleidoscope that fresh flowers can add… This gentle little story is a delight from start to finish’ Books for Keeps ‘A beautifully illustrated picture book which feels like a real visual treat… The artwork is stunning and very original and I think this makes it stand out as an interesting read for small children.’ Being Mummy blog ‘Blooming wonderful!’ Red Reading Hub PRAISE FOR HIDING HEIDI: ‘Playful imagery and Heidi’s eventual recognition of her friends’ talents add up to a warm story about compromise and common ground’ Publishers Weekly ‘A very attractive addition to the picture book shelves from an artist to be watched’ Books for Keeps
A beautiful and practical step-by-step guide to growing and gathering plants and using them to fill your life and home with natural homemade creations.Crafting with Nature offers an incredible collection of easy projects using natural materials you can gather or grow and form into beautiful and useful crafts. Readers will love making and using items like the DIY Solid Lavender Perfume, or sewing beautiful Rustic Wooden Buttons they made from gathered branches onto a favorite sweater, or decorating their homes with a Lambs Ear Flower Stalk Wreath with lambs ear they grew in the garden. The book also includes gift ideas and recipes such as Amy's Red, White and Blue Jam using home-grown blackberries and Ginger Pickled Tomatoes with fresh-picked tomatoes from the garden. Each chapter focuses on a different common plant, starting out with a beginner-friendly guide for how to gather or grow it (most are commonly found in home gardens), then ideas and projects for what readers can make with it. The book has a total of 58 detailed step-by-step tutorials and 44 quick-and-easy inspiration ideas and crafting techniques. Amy Renea is the founder of A Nest for All Seasons, chosen as the reader's choice best gardening blog in the Better Homes & Gardens Blogger Awards.
Parents, teachers, and caregivers looking for ideas on how to get children outdoors and instill in them a love of nature can find more than 75 creative crafts, games, and activities using objects that kids can collect from nature in this idea book. As children make race cars out of rocks, create paint from plants, and assemble funny grass masks, they learn to be environmentally friendly—absorbing information on recycling, reducing waste, and inspiring others to protect nature. Organized by the various natural materials needed, the crafts offer a new twist on perennial homemade gifts and school projects.
Embark on an exhilarating journey to self-reliance with "Homesteading 101," the ultimate digital guide designed to transform dreamers into doers. This insightful eBook is your golden ticket to a life of sustainability, offering a tapestry of knowledge that weaves practicality with nature's rhythms. Dive into Chapter 1 where the seeds of a self-sufficient life are sown. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned green thumb, the foundations laid here equip you with the mindset and plan needed to turn your homesteading dreams into reality. As you traverse to Chapter 2, location takes center stage. Learn how to select the perfect spot for your homestead, considering the dance between climate and soil, while skirting zoning hurdles with finesse. Chapter 3 invites you to the drawing board, illustrating how to design an efficient homestead. Grasp the essentials of leveraging natural resources while ensuring your setup thrives through the seasons. Unveil the key to maintaining financial health in Chapter 4. Develop a keen eye for balancing books, and discover how to cultivate multiple income streams that keep your homestead flourishing. Chapters 5 and 6 are the heartbeats of homesteading mastering the art of growing food and raising livestock. These chapters enrich your knowledge with organic practices, ethical animal care, and strategies to yield bountiful harvests year-round. Quench your thirst for water wisdom in Chapter 7, as it teaches the alchemy of harvesting rain and deploying smart irrigation techniques, making every drop count for your homestead. Chapter 8 shines light on harnessing renewable energy, bringing empowerment through solar, wind, and hydro options. Learn conservation methods that ensure your homestead's glow is never dimmed. Become a master of resourcefulness with Chapter 9's deep dive into waste management, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary through composting and eco-friendly approaches. Chapters 10 to 19 are brimmed with knowledge, from crafting a sustainable kitchen, approaching natural healthcare, engaging with the community, to educating on the homestead. Equipped with these chapters, every aspect of homestead life is enriched with purpose and connection. Finally, Chapter 20 beckons for reflection a poignant reminder of the emotional landscape that homesteading sketches, guiding you through personal growth as the seasons of life unfurl. "Homesteading 101" isn't just a guide; it's a companion on your journey to a life intertwined with the land. This eBook blossoms into a vibrant community of shared wisdom, ensuring that every step you take on this path is supported, informed, and inspired. Are you ready to become an architect of abundance with "Homesteading 101"? Your blueprint to a life less ordinary awaits.
75 simple recipes for all-natural homemade beauty products Tired of wondering exactly what went into her beauty products, holistic health and wellness coach Jules Aron decided to make her own. Whipping up a luxurious face mask using little more than honey, apricots, and coconut oil, and an acne-fighting toner with cooling cucumber and antioxidant-rich green tea, she knew without a doubt that no preservatives or toxic chemicals were used. In Fresh & Pure, Aron explains how to use fruit, flowers, herbs, and minerals to craft healthy beauty products that promote radiant skin, strong nails, and shiny hair. With this helpful guide, readers will be able to pamper themselves from head to toe with aromatic, forward-thinking potions like charcoal soap, strawberry rose facial mist, pineapple sunflower body scrub, and aloe and avocado hair conditioner.
Every tourist place of Kerala is a blazing gem. Kerala Tourism is a radiant necklace of these blazing gems. A majority of the tourists do not have any detailed information about these tourist places. Their visit becomes just like “touch and go”. Since you are not visiting Kerala often, try to enjoy the real beauty of these places and try to know them in detail with their background. This guide book is your friend and guide in your entire Kerala tour. This invisible personal guide will explain every tourist place in detail with a personal touch. Every necessary information will be at your fingertips. You may also save 10 times more than the price of this book due to the instructions given. So, to have the book with you is a profitable deal: “Kill two birds with one stone” (Aam ke aam aur guthliyo ke dam) When you will return from your Kerala tour, you can help your friends and relatives to plan their future tours with the help of this book.
Dive into a world where cleanliness and nature seamlessly blend, and immerse yourself in "The Essence of Clean," the ultimate eBook for soap crafting enthusiasts! Unveil the secrets of natural soap crafting through a comprehensive journey that leads you from basic fundamentals to the intricacies of creating luxurious bath and body products right in the comfort of your home. Begin your adventure with an introduction to the art of natural soap making. Learn the historical significance and transformations of this timeless craft, setting the stage for understanding the core principles that form the foundation of producing high-quality, natural soaps. Safety comes first, and the second chapter ensures that you are well-prepared for dealing with the materials like lye, as it walks you through the essential safety measures and set-up of a hazard-free workspace. Delve into the third chapter to familiarize yourself with the natural ingredients that will enrich your soaps, from the nourishing oils and butters to the fragrant essential oils. With each section providing valuable insight into natural colorants, exfoliants, and crucial lye to water ratios, the foundation of your soap crafting expertise is built meticulously. Equipping you with the knowledge of essential equipment and DIY cost-saving tips, you will be ready to embark on the practicalities of soap making, exploring the fascinating science behind saponification and mastering both cold and hot process techniques. Be prepared to express your creativity in Chapters 8 and 9, where you will learn about melt and pour soap crafting along with special techniques that will set your soaps apart, such as swirling, layering and embedding unique designs. Expand your craftsmanship into the world of natural liquid soaps and shampoos, and indulge in formulating body butters and lotions that caress the skin with nature’s purest essences. Discover decadent body scrubs, soothing bath salts, and healing lip balms and salves, all while honing the therapeutic art of herbal infusions and essential oil blending. Finally, witness your hobby flourish into a thriving enterprise as the book guides you through starting your natural soap business, capturing the essence of marketing, packaging, and legal know-how. Whether you are a newcomer to the world of soap crafting or an experienced artisan looking to refine your skills and expand your product line, "The Essence of Clean" promises to become your indispensable companion on this aromatic journey. Be transformed by this palette of pure ingredients and innovative methods as you contribute to a more wholesome and sustainable world, one bar of soap at a time. Discover the essence of natural beauty and embark on your soap crafting voyage today!
Over 40 natural, organic beauty treatments and products to make at home From dull skin to drab hair and tired eyes, the traditional recipes in this book can change a multitude of little beauty niggles, and each of the treatments is free from nasty paraffins, synthetic colors, and Triclosan – and they can be made at a fraction of the cost of store-bought products. From a nourishing lip balm that will soften your lips, to a chickpea and turmeric face mask, which will make your skin glow, to a shea butter varicose vein body butter, there's something for everyone. Also included are shampoo, make-up remover, toner, and more. These homemade beauties also make the perfect gift so Karin and Nici also offer tips on how to package your products. Beautifully photographed and with a striking design, Natural Beauty will ensure that you look and feel amazing all year round.
Recipes for 100+ natural beauty products and help understanding organic ingredients If you've spent hundreds of dollars looking for the perfect moisturizer, or shampoo, or anti-aging serum, but had no luck, then this book is for you. Written by a licensed pharmacist and expert healthcare professional, it contains not only more than 100 easy, all-natural recipes for face, hair, and body, it will also help you to determine if a store-bought product is truly organic or natural by reviewing and explaining ingredients found in most of them. It's a comprehensive guide to understanding and making natural beauty products. Author Fifi Maacaron explains the basics, answers questions, and discusses techniques.
