What Is Sous Vide (& How to Do It without Plastic)
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I first heard of sous vide years ago and my initial thought process went something like this: Me: Hmm… sounds French. Must be fancy… I wonder how it works. Also me…
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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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Homemade HE Laundry Detergent Recipe (Laundry Soap)
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Laundry detergent is an easy switch from store bought to homemade. DIY alternatives are often just as effective and much less expensive. I’ve shared my Homemade Laundry Soap but this variation is formulated…
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Why Coconut Aminos Should Be in Your Kitchen (+ Ways to Use)
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Health-conscious people (like us!) often choose to eliminate soy from their diets. I love my stir fries and Asian-influenced dishes, so soy sauce is one staple I’d often miss. Thankfully,…
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Hydrogen Peroxide Uses & Benefits for Home and Beauty
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Whether you consider yourself to be super crunchy, semi-crunchy … or just kind of soggy, hydrogen peroxide is one of those items that most of us keep around in our home.…
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Blackstrap Molasses Benefits (+ Cooking and Beauty Uses)
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In many cases, the byproduct of a refining process is bad news. This is the case with petroleum jelly, vegetable oils, and many other substances. However, one exception to this rule…
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9 Non-Toxic Ways to Get Rid of Bed Bugs (& Avoid Them)
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I don’t like to bring it up — I really don’t. There are some things you’d just rather not know. But have you ever said that cute rhyme creepy saying…
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Spirulina Benefits: 7 Reasons to Try It (& 1 Major Caution)
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I don’t like using the term superfood, though it could certainly be applied to Spirulina (and is sometimes used for coconut oil). Surprisingly, you may know this amazing compound by its…
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Disgusting Dust Mites: Everything You (Didn’t) Want To Know
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It only took a little research into finding a new mattress to learn more than I ever wanted to know about dust mites. Little critters related to ticks and spiders…
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The Bizarre Reason to Cut Down Your Bradford Pear Tree
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When I started blogging many years ago and began chronicling my experiences making homemade deodorant and other sundries, I never thought I’d write a passionate post about why you should immediately cut…
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Grove Collaborative Review: Great Source for Natural Home Products
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I’ve been making my own cleaning products for years. When I first started, there weren’t any recipes or tutorials available online and there was a lot of trial and error……
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Radiant Life Catalog: Why I Love Them & My Favorites
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Did you know that: Indoor air can be much more toxic than outdoor air? In fact, the air in your home may be the most toxic air you encounter each day.…
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How to Make Your Own Reusable Snack Bags
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I try to avoid using plastic in our home as much as possible, but I understand the convenience of plastic baggies for snacks on the go. When I am out…
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Mountain Rose Herbs Review
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Save hundreds a year by making your own beauty products, cleaning products, and spice blends… That’s what I set out to do years ago when I was on a super-tight…
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9 Ways to Use a Himalayan Salt Block in Your Kitchen
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I’ve been a fan of Himalayan Salt and salt lamps for a long time, and in the past few months I’ve also come to love cooking with a himalayan salt…
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How You Can Help Save the Honey Bees
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While I love my beeswax candles and have many healthy uses for honey, the importance of the honey bee goes well beyond what they produce directly. Many of the foods…
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How to Make Aloe Vera Gel from Fresh Aloe
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We recently got a new grocery store in a town near me. I was checking it out one day and came across an array of fun and unusual foods uncommon…
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What is Apple Cider Vinegar with The Mother?
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I use apple cider vinegar a lot. From making cleaning recipes to its many health benefits, ACV is a staple in our home. For cleaning, any vinegar will do. In food or…
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Are Shirataki Noodles Good for You?
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What if I told you there was a gluten-free, zero calorie, zero carbohydrate noodle that was a great alternative to traditional pasta noodles (for those who aren’t fans of veggie…
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How to Make Homemade Clay Soap
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One day I was using French Green clay to add a colored layer to my husband’s spiced soap and I forgot the essential oils. There wasn’t going to be much…
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How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally
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Ants, ants, ants, everywhere! Those pesky insects have a way of finding every little crack and opening right into your home. With Spring finally in full swing I have begun…
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12 Uses for Liquid Castile Soap
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Castile soap is a valuable tool for natural living. It is very versatile and can replace many, if not all, of your commercially prepared, chemical-laden detergent cleaners. What Is Castile…
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How to Make Compost Tea
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I’ve heard it said that “gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes.” There seems to be some solid science to back up the health benefits of gardening (and to explain…
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How to Make Your Own Produce Bags
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Imagine yourself in the grocery store picking out the perfect collection of organic apples. You look around, only to discover that you have no option other than to put your…
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Why I Always Use a Shower Filter
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Most of us know the importance of drinking enough water and filtering it to avoid harmful chemicals or contaminants, but did you know that shower water can be just as…