Ditching toxins can get exhausting and candles can be hidden culprit within your home. Many have concerns with traditional paraffin candles and if they are bad for lung health. To top if off, they are usually scented with synthetic fragrance too. So what are the alternatives? Today I am going to dive into the soy…
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Easy DIY Gifts for Moms (Crunchy or Not!)
Moms, whether your own or a friend, can be difficult to buy for. These easy DIY gifts for crunchy moms are toxin free (just pay attention to the ingredients and what fabric you buy) and will show moms how much you love them with the extra attention you put into these gifts. pin these crunchy…
Shower Melts Recipe DIY
When relaxing in the bathtub isn’t an option, shower melts can be another good option. This shower melts recipe is super simple and only involves 3 ingredients. I’m a bath person. I love to take my book and a clay mask into the bathtub where I can read while I deep condition my hair. But,…
How to make your own natural beard balm at home
Embark on a journey to a more luscious and healthy beard by crafting your own beard balm using toxin-free ingredients. In a world where conscious grooming is becoming increasingly popular, it is even more important to people to not compromise on the quality of ingredients. Discover the art of creating a nourishing and styling beard…
Natural, Homemade Vapor Rub
Making your own vapor rub is easy and it’s just as effective! Instead of using toxic chemicals like petroleum & fragrances (which can hide all sorts of ingredients) like in commercial vapor rubs, this homemade vapor rub recipe uses essential oils and natural ingredients. using your easy, homemade vapor rub This chest rub recipe can…
Homemade Sugar Scrub
Try to leave the Earth a better place than when you arrived. – Sidney Sheldon One reason I really love essential oils is the fact that it makes DIYing easy and toxin free! I can reuse jars I already have, see the exact ingredients that go into what I’m making, and when you make something…
DIY Dryer Balls & Their Benefits
I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use. – Mother Teresa Do you like to save money? Be healthy? Help the environment? Do you ever have those months or items that you can’t hang your laundry outside? I love hanging our laundry because of the…
Easy and Nourishing Lip Balm Recipe
Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. Do you deal with chapped lips during the winter or after a sunburn on your face? I know I have! Some of the ingredients in conventional lip balms aren’t helping heal your lips like the claim. Avoid…
How To Protect Yourself This Winter
Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) syrup is one of my go to remedies during winter. These berries have been shown to have antiviral effects and shorten the duration of viral illnesses, like influenza, by four days! And with less side effects than prescription antivirals. Benefits of Elderberries These nutritious berries are packed with vitamins A, B,…