Orange season is in full swing uicy, sweet oranges are tempting in every store. At our house, they disappear by the kilo – the kids absolutely love them. But what to do with all those peels? For a long time, I simply threw them away, usually into the compost bin. Until one day I visited my friend Sandra – a true treasure trove of natural living wisdom. A homemade spray straight from a jar Sandra showed me a jar filled with orange peels soaked in vinegar. “This is my countertop and sink cleaner – it works great and smells amazing!” she said. I had tried cleaning with vinegar before, but…

As long as I can remember, I’ve always been fascinated by beautiful scents. Even in elementary school, I used to sneak my mom’s perfume, carefully hidden in the closet under her clothes. Scented lip balms and relaxing bubble baths were my little rituals. At drugstores, I would always choose cosmetics based on their scent. I trusted the promises made by the manufacturers. I ignored the ingredient lists that seemed incomprehensible to me. Does a beautiful scent equal a healthy home? I loved it when my home smelled nice. Air fresheners were a standard – in the bathroom, living room, and sometimes even the bedroom. Plus, candles created a special atmosphere…