“A Little Boy” Soap & PAX Naturon Cream Soap

“Bocchan” (A little boy’s) soap When I opened the packet of Bocchan soap and smelled it, I was transported back to my childhood in a whiff of nostalgia. Bocchan smells like sebo de macho, an over the counter topical ointment popular in the Philippines applied to the skin to promote healing and keep wounds from scarring. I did a little research and learned that sebo de macho... Read More

Alkaline Wash (Sodium sesquicarbonate)/アルカリウォッシュ　

Today is what I would call a perfect laundry day – bright, warm and sunny – the kind that inspires you to wash every washable item in the house knowing they will all dry nicely before the day ends. I often use regular commercial detergent (we get them free with our newspaper subscription) and it will be my first time to try the Alkaline Wash. I opened up the 500 g pack... Read More

Basil for dinner

The herbs in my garden were growing all over the place so I harvested some basil and peppermint today. The peppermint became tea, and the basil will go into the tomato salad tonight!  Read More

Experiments: The sprout and underwear

Let me share the two simple experiments we did at the Green Cleaning Workshop. The sprout experiment will be perfect to do with your child during spring vacation! The Sprout Experiment Take three containers: (A) Add tap water, (B) Add tap water and mix in some soap, (C) Add tap water and mix in some synthetic detergent. Add some sprout seeds to each container and leave for approximately... Read More

Tokyo Pregnancy Group Gathering

Quite a sight, isn’t it! I joined a gathering of the Tokyo Pregnancy Group yesterday. The photo above is us lined in order of weeks. Now in my 29th week of pregnancy (counting the Japanese way- due in mid June) I fit in between a lady in her 24th week and organizer Carmela in her 31st week. Sherilyn talked about the numerous harmful chemicals around us, and those who can’t... Read More