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I started crocheting a few months ago as a last attempt at getting a hobby. For some reason hobbies have always escaped me, either because of time constraints, or other reasons tied to money/space/energy. My grandmother (#theycallherHessie) knits, and my Mom can crochet, so taking the two up as hobbies seemed like a no brainer to me. I had a very shaky start, making a fool of myself more times than I care to admit, knotting my fingers and teaching my Mom a few curse words, until it finally clicked. I am still not a boffin but I get by, and I have made a few awesome things. Now working on a new range! . . . . . #keepwatch #watchthisspace #simplelife #simpleliving #alifeleadsimply #newchallenges #newthings #thegoodlife #metimeinabox #thehomeofintentionalgifting #intentional #curatedgifts #giftingwithheart #fromtheheart (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVP_TLFRWh/?igshid=1w7qmppckogki

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Happy mothers day Anybody who knows me should know that I despise special days such as Mother’s day, Father’s day, Valentine’s day, etc. Not because I feel that it has been commercialized (which it has) or that it is not needed, but because I feel that if you have to force yourself to love someone on one day, in the entire year, then rather leave it.   I have a few important women in my life, and I hope that I help to make them feel special EVERY SINGLE DAY of the year. Not just once a year.   In this photo, we have 4 generations of women – my Gran #theycallherHessie (she is 85 and has 3 great grand-children), my Mom, myself, and my two blessings. 3 Moms in the photo, and hopefully all 3 feel special every day. Because we are. Moms really are the best 😘   #mothersday #mothersday2019 #spoilmom #makeherfeelspecial #treather #curatedgifts #metimeinabox #giftingwithheart #thehomeofintentionalgifting #southafrica #localislekker #enjoy #appreciate #love #joy #intentional #fromtheheart (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B__6dBzlbvL/?igshid=1axcuek0s37a2

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Ever wondered where those cotton rounds that you use to remove your makeup end up? Let me tell you – on the landfill. Unfortunately that is where the majority of our waste end up, even if you take all the care to separate and recycle. Some “recycling” companies dump half of the rubbish, especially if the items are not cleaned properly. So what are you to do? Switch to products that are not single-use! Get the most out of each product’s lifetime, and use it until it falls apart. When you need to replace it, replace with more earth-friendly alternatives. Back to the makeup remover cotton rounds. This is an easy replacement – simply swap to crocheted facial rounds! Made from natural bamboo and cotton, they are soft and easy on the face, but still hardy enough to wipe your makeup away. When done, simply throw them in the wash and wash as normal. Easy peasy! If you want your own set, go over to our shop and order yours today 😁 Will be delivered post lockdown Link in bio  #essentialoils #essential #naturalhealth #naturallife #alifeleadsimply #simplehealth #simpleliving #thegoodlife #metimeinabox  #saynotosingleuse #saynotoplastic #noplastic #nolandfills #zerowaste #thehomeofintentionalgifting #intentional #curatedgifts #intentional #giftingwithheart #fromtheheart (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pmaEyFGOe/?igshid=10f23p9dl18xi

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Do you keep your pucker silky smooth and ready for a kiss? If you do, then you scrub right? Lip scrub, yep it is an actual thing. Just like your face, your lips also need a bit of manual help to get rid of all those old cells to reveal the beautiful new cells underneath. Exfoliating your lips can provide relief to dry and chapped lips. Additionally, exfoliated lips also absorbs moisture better. Ultimately making them more receptive to soothing lip balms and other products. Convinced you yet? Give it a try! You can get this naartjie lip scrub over at the online shop (link in bio) #essentialoils #natural #exfoliate #scrub #natureasmedicine #naturalhealing #alifeleadsimply #balance #balanceforthebetter #onlineshop #onlinestore #intentionalgifting #giftboxes #giftingfromtheheart #giftingwithheart #lifestyle #puckerup #kissready #kiss #handmade #homemade #lovemade #ipreview via @preview.app (at Faerie Glen, Pretoria East) https://www.instagram.com/p/B42azL4lwS4/?igshid=nwvf8wprbrbo

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Are you coming down with the sniffles? I find that my family often get sick this time of the year. Between now and Christmas it feels like there is little time for anything between yearend parties and rushing to get the last things done before the end of the year. Little time for anything except developing the sniffles. What is even worse is when we get away on our long deserved holiday and after a day of two of relaxing you get struck down by a cold. Have that before? Every. Single. Time. To help us combat this I have developed a range of shower bombs. Each contain a different combination of essential oils with different purpose. There is a chest opener, a breath, a calming and an energising one. Oh and a brand new Festive cheer one! Drop a fizzy on the shower floor and as the water hits it it will release the aromatics, giving you all the benefits. This year I am taking no chances! How do you keep your family healthy in times of overwhelm? . . . . . #immune #essentialoils #natural #natureasmedicine #naturalhealing #alifeleadsimply #balance #balanceforthebetter #onlineshop #onlinestore #intentionalgifting #giftboxes #giftingfromtheheart #giftingwithheart #lifestyle #fizzbombs #fizzies #showermelts #handmade #homemade #lovemade #ipreview via @preview.app (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4176iflf1O/?igshid=1oxswxbtb30m

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Little bags of goodness. Bath🛀 tea bags. These are filled with rooibos, Epsom salt, rose petals, hibiscus flowers and rose, geranium and orange essential oils. The aim? To leave you soft, relaxed and cared for. Great for your skin, for your wellness and smells awesome! Bath tea, sold in packets of 6 (link in bio) . . . . . #natural #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #organic #rooibos #proudlylocal #localislekker #proudlysouthafrican #onlinestore #onlineshop #wholesale #giftideas #seasonofgifting #intentionalgifting #giftingwithheart #giftboxes #skincare #takecare #goodidea #redbush #ipreview via @preview.app (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4xWPrklTIv/?igshid=1sswyurptby4d

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Baby 👶🍼shower coming up? Don’t know what to get the mom-to-be? Here is your answer 😉This mini box is the perfect gift 🎁for the special mom-to-be. Something for her, to pamper herself with (from now on baby will get everything else right?) It consists of @eliandyou_sa breast massage oil and 3 rooibos floral bath tea. For her to enjoy the babymoon before, or pamper herself a bit after. The Epsom salt in the bath tea will also assist her in healing, getting her back to her perky self in no time. Looking for the perfect gift? Visit the online store (link in bio) to see the selection! #natural #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #organic #rooibos #proudlylocal #localislekker #proudlysouthafrican #onlinestore #onlineshop #wholesale #giftideas #seasonofgifting #intentionalgifting #giftingwithheart #giftboxes #skincare #takecare #goodidea #redbush #eliandyou #eliandyousa #bathtea #momtobe #motherhood #baby #ipreview via @preview.app (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4w0dopFSV8/?igshid=10zhbwaznpf1q

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🏵️🏵️🏵️Did you know that our humble rooibos is packed full of antioxidants? 🏵️🏵️🏵️ When I was first diagnosed with arthritis the doctor told me to drink as much rooibos as I can, because it is better for you than green tea – and green tea is widely accepted as a wonder drink. To get as much use and benefits from rooibos, I use it in a bunch of my products. You can find it in my bath tea, fizz bombs, foot scrub, face scrub and bath soak. Not convinced yet? Here is more: Rooibos is rich in alpha hydroxy and zinc – both important nutrients for healthy skin. ... Zinc heals wounds, protects against UV rays and has anti-inflammatory properties, which could alleviate acne, pimples and sunburn. Drinking and/or applying Rooibos tea to your skin will improve the skin in the most natural way. . . . . . #natural #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #organic #rooibos #proudlylocal #localislekker #proudlysouthafrican #onlinestore #onlineshop #wholesale #giftideas #seasonofgifting #intentionalgifting #giftingwithheart #giftboxes #skincare #takecare #goodidea #redbush   #ipreview via @preview.app (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4waa6Nl1WY/?igshid=1lgkmr1y0n8r8

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❤️❤️Best friend getting a baby? Or maybe you want to spoil yourself? We have the perfect box for you! This beautiful box was designed for this special happening – the blessing of bringing a baby into this world. Consisting of Eli & You breast massage oil (a saviour in those first few weeks of breastfeeding, believe me!), floral soak to help the new mom relax and heal, lip tint to help her feel beautiful even when not having time or energy to apply makeup, and a stainless steel heart necklace to remind her that you are there for her, and that she is so special that she was chosen to be mom to that little bundle of joy. If you are looking for the perfect gift that says all that you want to say, head on over to our online store to find the right one. And if you do not see one you like, we can custom-make for you, or you can build your own! For more info, please see link in bio or send us an email to esrida@alifeleadsimply.com for our wholesale prices. . . . . . #onlinestore #onlineshop #momtobe #giftboxes #intentionalgifting #giftingfromtheheart #giftingwithheart #gifts #seasonofgiving #baby #babyshower #babymoon #selfcare #selflove #lowwaste #naturalbeauty #naturalproducts #organic #handmade #smallbatch #lovemade #pretoria #proudlylocal #southafrican #southafricanproducts #entrepreneur #mompreneur #hustle #skincare #takecare via @preview.app (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4uLi5plDqL/?igshid=18b6i8cai79v1

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I started making my own soap🧼 a while ago, after noticing that my kids tended to get UTIs after washing with conventional soap🛁. Even the “tested, and free-from” white soaps made it worse. So I tried my hand at soap-making and loved the result. The first (and still my favourite) bars I made where the macadamia and 🥑 oil with calendula and chamomile soap – soft and creamy with a nice lather, it smells neutral and leaves you calm and collected. Since then I have experimented a bit; I now turn all the used oil from @smoldr_smokehouse into liquid soap to wash our hands and dishes J In this way I stay true to my philosophy of sticking to natural, and his philosophy of wasting nothing. Truly nose to stalk eating! Have you tried making soap🧽🧼? . . . . . #natural #naturalbeauty #organic #homemade #lovemade #proudlylocal #localislekker #proudlysouthafrican #soapmaking #diy #soapmaker soapbars #soaplove homemadesoap #onlineshop #onlinestore #curatedgifts #giftingwithheart #spoil #pretoria #ipreview via @preview.app (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4eoB2Mgrzk/?igshid=oxe8f1mgxyxy

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When life gets you down, change your perspective! 🌹🐦❤️ Have a wonderful week, even if you have to do it from the floor. . . . . . . #newweek #newmotivation #perspective #perspectiveiseverything #newweeknewgoals #newweeknewstart #newweekmotivation #onlinestore #onlineshop #curatedgifts #blessings #giftingwithheart #giftingfromtheheart #alifeleadsimply #ipreview via @preview.app (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4bmYCtgTZE/?igshid=elutt0qd0jhc

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3rd batch done, ready to be shipped first thing in the morning 😀👍😎 #mothersday2019 #alifeleadsimply #giftboxes #curatedgifts #giftingwithheart #fromtheheart #JOMO #selflove #selfcare #gratitude #thankful #simpleliving #simplelife #alifeleadsimply (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNNAoLFoKr/?igshid=93zreeoq2meu

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Mother’s day – spend time with Mom Anybody who knows me should know that I despise special days such as Mother’s day, Father’s day, Valentine’s day, etc. Not because I feel that it has been commercialized (which it has) or that it is not needed, but because I feel that if you have to force yourself to love someone on one day, in the entire year, then rather leave it. I have a few important women in my life, and I hope that I help to make them feel special EVERY SINGLE DAY of the year. Not just once a year. In this photo, we have 4 generations of women – my Gran #theycallherHessie (she is 84 and has 3 great grand-children), my Mom, myself, and I was pregnant with A1. 3 Moms in the photo, and hopefully all 3 feel special every day. Because we are. Moms really are the best 😁 If you want to treat mom, as you should, then give her some #metimeinabox to force her to spend some time on herself, by herself. Moms are notorious for thinking of others before thinking of themselves, and selfcare usually gets left behind. Help her change that! Double tap if you agree #mothersday #mothersday2019 #spoilmom #makeherfeelspecial #treather #curatedgifts #metimeinabox #giftingwithheart #thehomeofintentionalgifting #southafrica #localislekker #enjoy #appreciate #love #joy #intentional #fromtheheart #ipreview via @preview.app (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw1WzZhFBou/?igshid=1j3m11gbs0l0w

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Testing out new products for the shop. I present to you an essential oils bracelet. Loving the smell! Now I can carry my eucalyptus with me ALL day! #essentialoils #essential #naturalhealth #naturallife #alifeleadsimply #simplehealth #simpleliving #thegoodlife #metimeinabox #thehomeofintentionalgifting #intentional #curatedgifts #giftingwithheart#fromtheheart #smell #calmandcollected #calm (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwq_4gcli-s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tfdwo35lmdkx

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Dankie @lizandrawinter dat jy dit gedeel het met jou aanhangers. Ons hoop jy geniet die bederf! @dariusbrits Om jou eie te bestel gaan loer op ons aanlynwinkel Www.alifeleadsimply.com/shop . . . . . #unboxing #simpleliving #alifeleadsimply #boxed #curatedgifts #giftingwithheart #fromtheheart #JOMO #fun #metimeinabox #treatyourself #selfcare #gratitude #thankful #simpleliving #simplelife (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwqtnrFlw93/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=128uktonuryuu

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A happy recipient 😍😉 @nicole.norman Yeah @dariusbrits xxx #metimeinabox #curatedgifts #giftingwithheart #fromtheheart #JOMO #longweekend #selfcare #selflove #teatime #snuggleinabox (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwb6Kt7Fgrb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uxswckqqgsap