Life hacks facts
Tips, tricks and remedies that will change how you go about everyday tasks, for the better.
Hero ingredient
We’ve all seen movies where the leading lady is at a day spa with a face mask on and cucumber slices over her eyes, right? Well, it is true that the good old cucumber is brilliant for preventing puffiness around the eyes. It has a cooling and soothing effect (even topically on sunburn). On top of this, it’s also a great source of silica. We need silica for connective tissue health and therefore collagen formation thrives when we have silica in our bodies. Beauty Food by Lola Berry
How to be a mindful eater
Use your senses. Look at your food. Taste it. Smell it. Appreciate it. And chew, chew, chew! The plate is not going anywhere. By doing all this, your brain will recognise satiety (fullness) and you’ll be less likely to overeat. The Healthy Life by Jessica Sepel
Looking after leafy greens
Here’s a great eco-friendly idea. Loosely wrap leafy veges in clean tea towels and store in the crisper. 2040: A Handbook for the Regeneration by Damon Gameau
Cooking more without losing time
Join or start a cooking circle and smash the week’s main meals in an afternoon with friends in the biggest of all your kitchens. Everyone prepares one huge batch of something and everyone takes a family portion of each home. Low Tox Life by Alexx Stuart
Make your shoes last longer
Don’t overwear. Rotation, rotation, rotation. Wearing the same shoes constantly is the best way to wear them out. Make sure you give your pair a few days breather before re-wearing. Vegan Style by Sascha Camilli
A clear, bright bathroom
It doesn’t always take a major renovation to turn your bathroom into a happy place – a few small changes can make all the difference. Luscious greenery is a lovely touch, particularly when paired with simple white walls. Add a woven basket or two for laundry, toilet rolls or any other loose items that need to be stored. If there are countless bottles of products on your sink top and many more hidden away underneath, it’s time sort through and keep only those you use regularly. Store them neatly in the drawer below, saving counter space for the prettiest items. The Art of Simple by Eleanor Ozich