Microfiber Review

why microfiber?

I’ve recently had the opportunity to try using microfiber and now I’m kicking myself for not trying it sooner! (Click here if you’d like to try it too!) A reader, Erin, sent me some great info and a few Norwex products to try out. I certainly had my doubts that a single cloth could clean [...]

Microfiber for Natural Cleaning

why microfiber?

[Note from Katie: As we kick of Spring Cleaning Week to clean and organize our houses in a week, please welcome long-time reader Erin, who introduced me to microfiber (which I love!) and who agreed to guest post and talk about her experience with microfiber. ] This evening, as I was cleaning my kitchen and [...]

Herb Profile: Plantain

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Plantain is a useful herb that is often considered a weed by most people. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia, but was said to have been introduced to North America when the settlers came from Europe. It’s scientific name is Plantago Major, and it likely grows in your yard. The leaves are [...]

Celebrating Easter Naturally

organic gardening

Easter is one of my favorite celebrations of the year, but I often find myself annoyed with the over-commercialization of what I consider a religious holiday. I also get peeved when Easter gets turned into an excuse to let kids (and ourselves) over-indulge on treats filled with sugars, food dyes, and artificial ingredients. This year, [...]

Herb Profile: Catnip

homemade tincture to help kids sleep better

You’ve probably heard of Catnip herb before, and true to its name, you probably heard of it in reference to its properties that are highly attractive to felines. What is much less well-known, are the practical uses of Catnip Herb for humans. Herbal Uses: Catnip is one of my favorite herbs for children. I use [...]

Luxurious Homemade Lotion Recipe

Homemade Lotion Recipe- all natural and easy to make

If you are still using the cancer-in-a-bottle store bought lotion on yourself or your family, there are super easy natural alternatives! In fact, this recipe is incredibly simple to make and all the ingredients are available here. It only has three basic ingredients and literally takes ten minutes to make! You can customize your lotion [...]

OraWellness Winner and a Discount!

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Thanks to everyone who entered the OraWellness giveaway. It’s so exciting to see so many people interested in a natural approach to oral health, and I’m confident that more natural options will be a big help for some of the oral health concerns you all listed. The winner of the OraWellness Brushing Blend and toothbrushes [...]