Living an organic zero waste life - September Chapter 9 of 12
Inspirational quote - "Reach for the moon, if you miss, you'l land in the stars"
September is a very busy month. This month we highlight the benefits of eating and using organic products. Why should we, what are the benefits?
When crops are grown organically, the farmer uses no pesticides or artificial fertilisers which protects the micro organisms which live in the soil. Pollinators are welcomed into the fields by the wildflowers, hedges and trees which in turn provides food for birds.
The whole philosophy of organic farming protects the land that grows our food without causing harm to the soil, wildlife, insects.
For us eating the food, we ingest no chemicals which can cause inflammation, they tend to have a higher level of nutrients.
We must protect our soil structure. If we continually destroy the delicate layers in the soil, then all we will be left with is dust. There is a big movement towards the "no dig" way of growing food and harnessing all the benefits in manure which supports wonderful worms. So in our gardens, try it! We have, and our veg, flowers and fruit have flourished. They need less water, have less need for feed and harbour less pests.
Try and use organic household cleaners around the home. There are some amazing hacks with cider vinegar, bicarb of soda, lemon juice. You can add our "help me, I'm feeling under the weather" essential oil blend to a spray bottle for an antibacterial cleanser. Instead of using all these wipes, add 3-4 drops into a spray bottle, highly effective and less waste.
We are an organic company, every ingredient in our products has been grown and produced with minimal impact on nature. Using organic products within your home are healthier, smell beautiful and emit only therapeutic aromas. They make cost more but you need less.
The only way big business will change their ways, get on board and realise that organic is the only way to truly heal our planet, is to hit them in the pocket
September is also the month to highlight Zero Waste. We take great care to use packaging that can be reused, recycled or repurposed. We want you to reuse every little bit of everything from us again and again, we would love to see your ideas. Tag us into your photos @helpmeorganics
Our Room Spray Bottles
make great plant misters
And finally, we are very excited for this, September is Sourdough Month, its the healthiest bread for our digestive system and lots of fun to make. Eating sourdough has many health benefits
Rich in minerals and vitamins, sourdough bread is a good source of iron and selenium
A prebiotic and Probiotic. This is helpful for your digestion system as it supports the "good bacteria" in your gut
More easily digested due to the fermentation process, this breaks down gluten that xan cause bloating.
The lactic acid in the bread allows your body to absorb the nutrients
A good source of fibre which helps you feel fuller for longer
Our news ....where do we begin!
We have been asked many times "when will our room sprays come in bigger bottles". Ta dah!! You can now buy our rooms sprays in 100ml bottles from our website, etsy and folksy. We use organic ingredients for you to use anywhere. Give them a quick shake to mix everything together, we suggest one burst in 2 corners of a room for that perfect level of scent. Once your bottle is empty, they make wonderful plant misters.
September is the beginning of Autumn and sees the release of "help me say hello to autumn" soy candle. This year we have made it bigger, a whopping 250ml ! Which will last a long time. The candle has a spicy orange floral scent which blends well with the vibrant colours of autumn. We have also used a candle glass, perfect to enjoy at home. Sprinkled with dried rose flowers, this is a candle to enjoy.
We have blended spicy pimento with sweet orange and rose geranium to deliver all the colours of autumn in a 250ml candle
We are busy putting the final touches to our brand new product which will be launched at the end of September . Our lips are sealed for now (although we may burst before then) but we know you l love it.
Also at the end of September, we will unveil our Christmas Gift Boxes, they are a beautiful way to show someone you really care and will be packed full of your favourites alongwith some new products to enjoy.
Our next online market will be the last weekend of September, this market is run in conjunction with Pedddle so lots of fun! We are busy making short videos to help you use our products.
Dates of interest:
1st September......our 100ml room sprays are available
4th sept National fish n chips - one for the pescatarians
5th Sept - Digital Detox Day - give yourself a day off social media & your phone
7th youth mental health - after everything recently, we must cherish our young folk
11th hot cross bun - I grew up being in charge of the "cross"
13th Roald Dahl Day - I'm looking forward to this
13th National eczema day - our massage oils are very soothing and gentle
18th Great British beach clean - every trip to the beach should involve this
20th Recycle week - yes every day
21st International day of peace - we need to be kinder
21st World reflexology week - I'm a reflexology and truly believe in its benefits
26th we have a BIG announcement
Scent of the month: “Help me, i’m feeling under the weather”
Pop 2 drops on a tissue under your pillow to help keep your airways open
With schools, colleges reopening, children will not be accustomed to mixing with others so their immune system will be in for a test. We suggest filling your home and workplace with our blend of powerful antibacterial, antiviral and protective essential oils. Hopefully this will create a defensive bubble. We also suggest improving your diet now. Increase your intake if vegetables, fruit and salads (organic of course if possible) so that your body is at its optimum healthy state.
Eucalyptus essential oil - antibacterial, antiviral, decongestant and helps to ease your breathing
Tea Tree essential oil - antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral
Peppermint essential oil - antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, relieves clogged sinuses, gives energy
Lavender essential oil - relaxing, soothing, antiseptic, all-around marvellous oil
Tangerine essential oil - mood-enhancing, cleansing and purifying
The return of school...
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” —Thích Nhất Hạnh
If your child is nervous, we suggest 1-2 drops of "help me have a mindful" essential oil blend on a tissue under their pillow. For young children, place the tissue slightly away from the bed, the oils will gently diffuse through the night. You can spray 1-2 bursts of our room spray in 2 corners of a bedroom to help them sleep, we have blended Frankincense, Geranium Bourbon and Lavender to help. If they feel overwhelmed, try doing some breathing exercises and put some quiet soft music on to help quieten their mind.
