2024 Christmas Gifts for Her (60+ Ideas She’ll Love!)
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As a mom, I’ve been given plenty of gifts over the years. But it can be tricky to find the perfect gifts for the women in your life. This gift…
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Clean and organize your home naturally with these simple DIY recipes for household cleaning and helpful tips to avoid indoor toxins in household products, air and water.
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2024 Ultimate Holiday Gift-Giving Guide for the Whole Family (Natural + Eco-Friendly)
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As a type A personality, I love planning ahead. I create checklists for holiday planning and I usually try to buy gifts early. This gives me something nice to look…
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28 Non-Candy Halloween Treats Kids Will Love
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Halloween and I have a complicated relationship, at least since I became a mom. Trick-or-treating is a fun tradition, but there aren’t many healthy Halloween treats (or even close to…
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Healthy Food Storage (Without Plastic!)
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For a health-conscious family, it’s important to prioritize healthy food storage. Since we work hard to buy and prepare whole, organic foods as much as possible, we can’t overlook our…
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DIY Wax Melts With Essential Oils
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Ahhh, the joys of taking a moment to relax and breathe in that new scented wax melt you just bought… Until you realize you’re breathing in synthetic fragrances, carcinogens, and…
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15+ Creative Ways to Use Beeswax (& Benefits)
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As a beekeeper, I’ve learned firsthand how amazing beeswax can be. You’ll find this natural substance in many of my DIY recipes for everything from soap to lotion bars. Beeswax…
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How to Plant a Fall Garden
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There’s something so invigorating about getting my hands dirty in the garden. It’s become a part of my (almost) daily routine and the kids love helping too. Not only does…
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Magnesium Oil Benefits & How to Use It
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Even with a nourishing, real-food diet, it’s difficult to get the magnesium we need from food alone. Magnesium is one of the few supplements I take every day and I…
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Top Gifts For Men (Ideas For Father’s Day, Birthday, and More)
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What do you do for gifts when the man in your life is hard to shop for? I’ve been trying to answer that question for years. It always seems tougher…
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Organic Pest Control for Gardens (Natural Options)
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Gardening can be a great way to save money and eat the freshest food but also comes with its fair share of frustrations. From pest management to proper watering, there…
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Is Silicone Safe for Baking?
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I’ve mentioned before that I use silicone molds to make homemade gummy vitamins, lotion bars, and other household staples. However, the mention of silicone molds tends to spark the question,…
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Homemade Natural Whitening Toothpaste
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We all want to know how to whiten teeth naturally, but getting it done is another matter. Harsh whitening strips and pastes are a no-go for me. This whitening toothpaste…
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Organic Gardening: How to Start a Garden 101
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Gardening was once a normal part of life for most people. Not so many generations ago, neighbors exchanged fresh produce over fences (too many zucchini again!). And most people knew…
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Fun & Unusual Date Night Ideas (At Home or Out) on a Budget
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As busy parents, it can be hard to find time together for a date night. Life and kids happen, and while it’s wonderful, all these things make it a little…
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Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
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I’ve posted a lot of recipes for DIY homemade cleaners, but dishwasher detergent was one I had trouble figuring out. After a little more digging, I finally figured out the…
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How to Remove Stains From Clothes (Without Harsh Chemicals!)
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If your house is anything like mine, laundry stains are a daily fact of life. For many of us, laundry tops the list of household jobs we’d rather not do. It’s…
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Winter Essential Oil Recipes For Your Diffuser
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Using an essential oil diffuser is one of my favorite ways to use essential oils. It’s gentle and can even be safe for kids. While there are plenty of pre-made…
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Tantalizing DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones
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There are certain scents that just remind us of Christmas and the holiday season. Peppermint mochas, simmering potpourri, and Christmas cookies baking in the oven. The scent of cinnamon pine…
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120+ Natural & DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
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This year, I’ve decided to keep things simple, natural, and sustainable with natural and DIY Christmas gift ideas. That includes a few select wooden toys for the younger kids that…
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The Tradition of St. Nicholas Day Around the World (December 6th)
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Thanks to a European influence on my side of the family, I grew up celebrating the tradition of St. Nicholas Day on December 6th. Many people just know St. Nicholas…
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Best 2023 Cyber Monday Discounts on Natural Products
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Cyber Monday is a day when many online companies offer their best sales of the year. I’ve found some great deals this year! I’m stocking up on pantry essentials, supplements,…
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Family Advent Traditions (+ DIY Wreath & Calendars)
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I constantly strive to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable. In an effort to pare down on the holiday craziness, I vowed to give experiences instead of stuff…
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The Best 2023 Black Friday Sales & Deals on Natural Products
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I’ve never understood it… the idea of running out early on holiday celebrations with family to go shopping for Black Friday sale gifts for those same people! No judgment from…
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Creative & Unusual Gift Ideas (They Don’t Already Have)
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I’ve shared my holiday gift guide, but many of you have asked for a gift guide of unusual ideas that aren’t the normal kitchen gear, clothing, and toys. This list…