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…
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5 Handmade Christmas Soap Bars (Natural Gift Ideas)
Are you in need of a new bar of soap? If so, today is a post for you! I wanted to share with ya’ll how to make an easy handmade bar soap to give to your family or your best friends as a Christmas present. These don’t require any fancy equipment or skills as you…
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…
Earth Day 2021: Eco-Friendly Deals
If you’ve followed me for any length in time, you’ve probably realized that I love Earth Day. Growing up in Missouri, April was always a fun month. You’d have Earth Day where you got to make all sorts of fun things, learn about recycling, etc. At the end of April you’d have Arbor Day where…
Benefits & Uses: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil for Skin & Hair
Whenever I mention ylang ylang essential oil (pronouced ee-lang ee-lang), people usually have no idea what I’m talking about. If you know me, you probably even think it’s a word I made up. But this essential oil’s power ranges from its calming effect to being used in beauty products. Once you smell the unique scent…
Switching to A Toxin Free Home: Making The Switch
You’re at the store. You have decided to make the switch. You’ve educated yourself and know some alternative ingredients to look for. As you’re looking, you still don’t feel comfortable and confident – and that’s okay! Making a change is scary and hard. Switching to a toxin free home IS worth you. Your health is…
Are Antibacterial Wipes Safe?
With schools starting up, you’ve seen them. Maybe it’s been on your kid’s classroom list or displayed brightly in stores. They’re cheap & offer shiny promises of health. But the fact is, there isn’t data supporting the use of antibacterial wipes in the home. Or worse yet, you could be at risk for making your…
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…
How to Decrease Your Risk of Preventable Diseases
It’s not a short term diet. It’s a long term lifestyle change. AI’m reading another great book about the benefits of eating plant based. I remember growing up & driving my mom crazy because I wanted to eat peppers & spring mix..then being told they cost too much. But guys, if you buy REAL food it’s…
Natural Beauty Items (You May Have In Your Kitchen!)
Life isn’t always really glamorous and fabulous. It’s about encouraging people to go back to natural beauty.-Zoe Foster Blake Would you believe me if I said you didn’t have to buy expensive beauty products to have healthy skin, hair, and nails? Beautiful glowing skin with less wrinkles, strong nails, and shiny flowing hair are all…