Essential oils and gemstones to lift your mood

Not everyone believes in the power of essential oils and gemstones and that’s fine, to each his own. This list is for those who have or want to see the benefits for themselves.


I use oils as part of aromatherapy which is a complementary therapy. I dont think it provides a cure for diseases, rashes or illnesses, but I can definitely see it supporting conventional treatment of various conditions. I also find gemstones interesting as they are basically used to magnify, balance and redirect specific energies.

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School stationery shopping tips

School stationery shopping is an emotional affair filled with lists, exhausted parents and nagging children – well at least that’s what it looks like in the supermarkets in January.

We are lucky that our son’s school goes with the “we supply everything, just give us extra money” option. Much less fuss and they manage to keep it quite affordable. But this is not the case for everyone, so if you are having trouble with your stationery shopping, here are some tips that might help.

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