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Dragonflies I have long loved Dragonflies. Even as a child they struck me as magical creatures. With their double wings, their speed, their exquisite flight control, and their iridescent beauty. I was captivated. When it came to my attention that we have Dragonflies featured on RainbowLife.co.uk in the form of an Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet and a Hand-made Ugandan Greetings card I could resist no longer: blog time. Here are a few little-known facts about wonderful Dragon flies. Did you know for examp...

Eco-Friendly DIY Skincare Recipes Pamper Yourself Sustainably with these Eco-Friendly DIY Skincare Recipes:Here are some ideas to create natural, environmentally-friendly skincare products from the comfort of your home...Embracing an eco-friendly lifestyle doesn't stop at fashion or household items; it also extends to the products we use on our skin. With the growing interest in sustainable products and ethical shopping, many people are turning to DIY skincare recipes as an alternative to store-bought products filled with...

Dragonflies I have long loved Dragonflies. Even as a child they struck me as magical creatures. With their double wings, their speed, their exquisite flight control, and their iridescent beauty. I was captivated. When it came to my attention that we have Dragonflies featured on RainbowLife.co.uk in the form of an Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet and a Hand-made Ugandan Greetings card I could resist no longer: blog time. Here are a few little-known facts about wonderful Dragon flies. Did you know for examp...

War Against or Truce with Plastics? A Little History The first mention of plastic was a cellulose based product developed by John Wesley Hyatt in 1869. A formula using camphor and cotton cellulose to create a product durable and resistant enough to replace elephant ivory and tortoise shell. This was a boon for the ‘animal protectionists’ of that era. I am certain most pachyderm and large shelled amphibians were also quite thankful. Replacing billiard balls and tortoise shell eyewear with this new synthetic polymer is an example...

How to Choose a Beard Balm Credit to Jeremiah Newton for his excellent guide. How to Choose a Beard Balm For any bearded guy who is ready to take his daily beard care routine to the next level, The Bearded Bastard beard balm is a great way to go. Beard balms are becoming more and more popular as they are multi-functional products that are typically loaded with ingredients that your facial hair absolutely loves. Due to the surge in popularity, you’ll find that the beard balm market is loaded with a diverse and exten...

The Healing Power of Aromatherapy- A Rainbow of Possibilities. … The Greek Physician Hippocrates, known as the ‘ Father of Western Medicine’, said in the fourth century BCE… “ The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day” Certainly, the Greeks and later the Romans followed his advice. Throughout time people have recognised the protective and healing power of plants and their aromas. The ancient Greeks held aromatics in high regard and the ancient Egyptians used aromatics for incense, embalming and perfume. The holy anointi...

What on Earth is Smell Training? The lyrics to the Passenger song ‘Let Her Go’ pretty much sum up what it is like to lose one’s sense of smell: You only need the light when it's burning low Only miss the sun when it starts to snow Only know you love her when you let her go Like so many things, until it is gone, we do not realise how much we need it. Perhaps after a global pandemic we might at last begin to no longer take anything for granted? I had Covid-19 in October and lost my sense of smell and taste for 24 hours, gi...

Take Heart: Rainbows after Rain When my children were small I started a keepsake book for them in which I recorded quotes that I felt could guide them through life. On the very first page of that book I wrote a quote from Nicholas Nickleby which pretty much sums up for me all the guidance one would ever need… “Happiness is a gift. The trick is not to expect it but to delight in it when it comes and to add to other peoples’ store of it ” If we follow this, I advised my small children, you simply can’t go wrong. My eighteen ...

Our Ethics Welcome to our brand new store. By way of introduction here is what we are about. Our aim is to carefully select products that are ethically sourced and sustainable from suppliers that we trust. With the descriptions of these products we aim to inform you as far as possible, about the story of your product. Some call this the backstory, we prefer to call it the frontstory. This detailing of the products we believe helps connect you with the producer or artisan. We also believe in sharing our...

A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Sustainable and Ethical Certifications How to decode eco-labels to make informed shopping choices... As more consumers are prioritising sustainability and ethics in their purchasing decisions, understanding the various certifications that indicate a product's environmental and social impact becomes increasingly important. This beginner's guide will introduce you to some of the most common sustainable and ethical certifications, helping you make informed choices when shopping for eco-friendly and ethically-made products.1. ...