Dear Ethical Junction readers,

This month I’m going to tell you about my hand-made, irresistible and scrumptious Organic White Chocolate Truffle Moisturiser.

This is a delicious, decadent moisturiser with a unique and natural aroma of White Chocolate Truffles. Indulge your skin and your senses in this luxury spread for your face and your body.

Contains organic Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil and extracts of Cocoa and pure Bourbon Vanilla – to spoil, pamper and excite.

Contains no mineral oils, parabens, silicones, emulsifiers or other man-made chemicals.

As all my other organic creations, this moisturiser is made without any added water, so a little bit goes a long way. You get 100% active ingredients that work wonders for dry, sensitive and damaged skin from the moment you open the jar.

I use only the finest, certified organic ingredients to make this wonderful moisturiser – here they all are, with nothing to hide.

Ingredients: Vitellaria Paradoxa (Shea Butter)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Butter)*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Oil)*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Extract)*, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla Extract)*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Extract)

*Denotes Certified Organic Ingredients

About my ingredients:

► Shea Butter: Research has shown that Shea is effective in treating and alleviating the symptoms of dry and sensitive skin, eczema and psoriasis. It is naturally moisturising and readily absorbed by the skin.

► Jojoba Oil: Increases the overall health of the skin, particularly its elasticity and strengthens the epidermis.

► Coconut Butter: When absorbed into the skin and connective tissues, it helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by helping to keep connective tissues strong and supple.

Here is what my customers are saying about the Organic White Chocolate Truffle Moisturiser:

-”My skin feels of silk and looks as smooth as a babies bum”
-”This is the most awesome Shea Butter and Jojoba oil product I have ever used”
-”This cream is totally amazing, a little goes a long way and smells divine. I love it!!!”

Read more customer reviews for my Organic White Chocolate Truffle moisturiser here »

Video reviews of MuLondon organic moisturisers are here and here.

Get MuLondon Organic White Chocolate Moisturiser in 60ml or 30ml trial size here:

http://www.mulondon.com/moisturisers/organic-white-chocolate-truffle-moisturiser.html

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Early morning. Saturday morning. Birds are singing outside the window.

Oh no! Birds are singing outside the window. Sure enough, after a few trial warbles, they break into a song just loud enough to wake up the smallest member of our family. She wakes up her older brother. He sits up, jumps out of bed and trills “Breakfast time!” at the top of his cheery voice. The day begins.

Once upon a time… well actually it was probably only a few weeks ago, but it feels like longer… getting dressed in the morning used to be a simple affair. I would lovingly lay out two adorable outfits after the children were asleep in the evening. In winter time, I’d lay all the clothes over the radiator, so that they’d be toasty warm to put on in the morning. In summer time, I’d lay all the clothes out on the toy chest in front of the window.

Jumper, trousers, top, vest, socks and pants for my boy. Skirt, cardigan, t-shirt, vest, tights and pants for my girl (she’s always been a fan of skirts rather than dresses for some reason). There was a pleasing sense of neatness in laying out the clothes in the order that they’d need to be put on. All the clothes matched, in colour, style and pattern.

I should have known that when you have children, order never lasts.

Well, not in our household anyway. Silly to generalise. Perhaps there are households out there where the children all talk like an Enid Blyton book and wear pinafores. Ours isn’t one of them.

OCD clothes organising tendencies aside, I’m too much of a softy to enforce any real order or control. As long as there are pleases and thank yous in all the right places, I’m contented that the children are turning out alright.

Several weeks ago, my youngest announced that she would like to choose her own clothes.

I sighed. I mentally braced myself and said a silent farewell to the sweet matching outfits. The moment had arrived. I’d escaped it longer than some of my mummy friends.

That first morning, the result was a fashion statement worthy of Vivienne Westwood. Spotty tights, stripey skirt, flowery top (worn back to front). It looked like an explosion in a sweetie factory.

Mental note to self: buy children’s clothes in only two colours.

I keep telling myself that I’m fine with it. I’m going to embrace it as a sign that she’s moving happily and healthily towards independence. But seriously, purple and orange? Purple tights, okay, but how did she even come to own an orange T-shirt? I don’t remember buying that.

In the last couple of weeks, the rebellion has spread. My oldest is an amenable sort of chap. Much more inclined to go with the flow than his fiery younger sister. However he’s spotted the way the wind is blowing and decided to make his own little stand.

He doesn’t want to choose all his own clothes. He’s still happy to find his clothes laid out for him in the morning. But he’ll only wear one top.

It’s his favourite top. It’s a lovely green, organic cotton long sleeved T-shirt that I bought him to celebrate the amount of gardening he’s been doing with me.

Get off my allotment! I found the print on the front of the T-shirt very funny. My boy doesn’t really get the joke, but he loves the colour and he knows that the T-shirt has something to do with his gardening skills.  Unfortunately, he’s now decided that he doesn’t want to wear anything else.

He wants to wear his favourite organic T-shirt all the time. Even when it’s dirty. Even when it doesn’t match his trousers. Even when we’re not actually going out in the garden, we’re going to a family wedding.

Thinking about it now, I suspect that there are grown men with a similar approach to clothes. In fact I’m certain of it. I lived with one or two of them when I was at university.

Still… It’s too early to worry. I’m holding my patience and hoping it’s just a phase.

For all your organic children’s clothing needs go to www.damtam.com

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Organic Sunhats for babies and children from Damtam

The phrase “I’ll eat my hat” takes on a whole new meaning when you have babies. Not to worry. All our lovely sun hats are organic, so if they get a bit chewed and sucked on, you can calmly say that it’s all part of a balanced diet.

20% off organic cotton sunhats
Voucher code: MAYHATS

For babies looking to cut a dash in the spring sunshine, you’ll find the cutest camper hats, brilliant bucket hats and big brimmed flouncy sun hats for those occasional days of blazing sunshine when you just have to be outdoors.

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Remote and peaceful, the centre is set in the hills of the Slieve Aughty Mountains. We have a fleet of horses and ponies for enjoyable treks through the surrounding 2000 acres of Coillte managed forest. Several accommodation options are available. Our full board option includes three delicious home cooked organic meals a day, cooked with ingredients from our own stock and organic garden. As many products as possible are locally sourced, such as cheese from Killeen Farmhouse and eggs from our neighbour’s hens. Available for booking in 2012, our new guest house will offer nine uniquely decorated ensuite rooms and full board. Here, the professional kitchen will cook gourmet meals daily, using home grown fresh ingredients. Esther established the organic garden over 30 years ago after spending time employed on an organic farm in Holland.  She offers regular workshops at the centre for those interested in establishing their own organic garden and polytunnel.  Check out the workshop schedule to find out when the next gardening workshop is being offered, or contact Esther for more information. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/2967.htm

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This Bank Holiday Bourgeois Boheme is offering free exclusive belts to the first 20 customers who order from our website using the code “bankholiday“.

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New unique environmentally ethical ‘refill
and reuse’ cleaning range eco2life
launches in UK

A new unique household cleaning range - eco2life launches this week in the UK.

Made from naturally derived, readily biodegradable ingredients, tried, tested and proven to work, the range is available in a refill and reuse system, with fully recyclable packaging.

The new eco2life range of cleaning products – made in the UK by Planet Earth (Europe) Limited – has been carefully developed to minimise environmental impact by employing an easy-to-use unique ‘small wonder’ refill system and reusable trigger spray bottle.

The eco2life range consists of a multi-surface, glass, bathroom and floor cleaner. First invented in Australia, the aquatic safe, naturally derived formula includes core ingredients derived from; coconut, sugar cane, vegetables and citric acid. The range has been scientifically and consumer tested and proven to provide a high level of cleaning performance. eco2life is free of many chemical ‘nasties’ such as silicate, caustics, petroleum solvents, parabens, phosphates or chlorine.

Mark Sims, Planet Earth (Europe) Limited said:

“We’re really confident eco2life offers environmentally-conscious people a great cleaning solution. Its innovative and unique refill system is a first of its kind for this sector and doesn’t compromise on performance – in short, it’s easy to make up, it works and it’s eco-friendly!

“We’re also really proud that all our products are made in the U.K. The packaging used for the eco2life cleaning range is 100% recyclable and shoppers can kick start their green cleaning regime with a product starter kit including a 50ml ‘small wonder’ refill, a bottle and spray trigger or invest in a Cleaning Box (the complete range including four refills).”

The refill system – thought to be a first for the eco-friendly cleaning sector in the UK – is a simple 50ml formula which is mixed with tap water meaning less waste and packaging.

The eco2life spray trigger system has been designed and tested for up to 10,000 uses and is fully recyclable with no metal parts.

eco2life has a fresh signature scent – a specially developed fragrance with notes of lemon and ginger.

The new green cleaning range is on sale nationwide with prices starting from £2.09 and is available at independent retailers and e-tailers including Tree of Life, Suma, Planet Organic, and Big Green Smile.

For more information, visit www.myeco2life.com or contact howcanwehelp@myeco2life.com .

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Using magnetic text blocks and diagrams children are able to place the image of a damaged organ onto the correct location on the body. In addition to learning the ill effects from smoking and alcohol they can also learn of the beneficial effects from correct nutrition. The Eatwell version of these educational games shows the health paybacks gained form eating a balanced diet.

My BodyBoard series of health and nutrition teaching aids

The “bodyboards” were developed by an ex teacher who used his experience in class linked with the graphics skill of his wife to launch these great new learning games. Allowing children to see the adverse effects on the organs of the body and place the images correctly on the body is a significant ways of getting the point across. Keen2learn will adding extensions to this exciting range as they become available.

The boards can be easily displayed on a an easel or flip chart easel and stored with the magnetic images in place in an optional storage bag.

My BodyBoard Nutrition Eatwell Plate Magnetic Packs

My BodyBoard Dangers of Alcohol Magnetic Pack

My BodyBoard Dangers of Smoking Magnetic Pack

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Stay in the villa at Alcantarilla and offset your carbon footprint. You can simply borrow a spade, dig a hole and plant one of the many fruit trees that are constantly going into our working farmstead.  Throughout the year there’s an abundance of fresh fruit [cherries, pears, walnuts, plums, peaches, etc] and vegetables. All these, plus other natural produce, are available on request. We can also organise a local fruit and vegetable box, as well as freshly prepared meals delivered to the house – the price includes a bottle of wine shared between two. The farmstead is fifteen minutes walk from Arriate, one of the friendliest white villages of the Serrania de Ronda. Ronda, with its selection of restaurants, is ten minutes away by car. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/2966.htm

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What does the future world we desire require of us now?

At this time of great challenge, we need to ask how we created the world we currently inhabit and how we can develop the skills and understanding to act wisely, and in harmony with the needs of the Earth and wider society.

Internationally renowned teacher and mentor Jeddah Mali combines experiential wisdom with the latest scientific discoveries to throw new light on the role of harmony, coherence and empathy in human life and suggests positive new directions in the eternal search for peace on Earth.

Using a combination of presentations, discussion, written exercises and closed eye analysis (analytical meditation), this essential course offers participants the opportunity to spend deep time with Jeddah, in the tranquillity of the Devon countryside, to learn how to discover solutions to the many questions that existence asks of us.

• How do you find answers to the many questions you have?
• Discover how science and spirituality combine to offer new directions in our search for peace.
• Find out how through expanded awareness, we as individuals can make a significant difference.

For more details:

http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/courses/what-makes-our-world-work

Email: admin@schumachercollege.org.uk

Call: +44 (0)1803 865934

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Available very soon www.naturalwisdom@mac.com

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