Natural and Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Plastic Bags
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In the last few years, I’ve become increasingly concerned about all of the environmental and health problems associated with our massive plastic use in the developed world. Recent research has…
Natural Home
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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How to Make a Flexible Reusable Ice Pack
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Aches and pains happen, and when they do, it is handy to have flexible ice packs in your freezer ready to go. In my house, they are frequently used for “boo-boos” but…
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How to Brush Your Teeth Correctly
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I’m guessing (or at least hoping) that you learned to brush your teeth at a really young age and you’ve probably been brushing them pretty much that same way since then.…
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Finding the Best Vacuum Cleaner For Our Family
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To say that my kids are capable of making messes would be an understatement. Don’t get me wrong, they are also a great help around the house and in the…
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Does a Pressure Cooker Destroy Nutrients?
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Since I wrote about my new favorite kitchen appliance, the Instant Pot pressure cooker, I’ve gotten a lot of comments and questions about if pressure cooking is a healthy way to…
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How to Reduce Plastic Use in the Home
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As you’re reading this article, chances are you will find several plastic items within your reach, your computer or phone, a pen, maybe an old food container lingering on your desk.…
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18 Uses for Washing Soda
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Washing Soda is a simple natural cleaner and booster that can be used on its own or in various DIY recipes for natural cleaning. It is available in many grocery…
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How to Make Washing Soda from Baking Soda
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I’ve been using washing soda (also called sodium carbonate) in my natural cleaning for years. It is an ingredient in my homemade laundry soap and all-purpose cleaners and I’ve found…
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All-Natural Homemade Scouring Powder
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There is something nostalgic about using a product that your parents and grandparents used, and I believe that we can often find a lot of modern wisdom from the way things…
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Homemade Carpet Cleaner Recipe
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Today, I’m writing and homeschooling in a corner of our kitchen surrounded by furniture that is supposed to be in the living room/family room, all because we’re finally putting in…
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The Dangers of Plastic
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It seems to be a common theme in history that the things that lead to great progress and convenience also come with a big price. This seems to be very…
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When A Natural Mattress Isn’t in the Budget
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Over the last 5+ years, I researched my way into a natural mattress for our family, but the process was long, somewhat dramatic, and expensive. For many years, a healthier, natural mattress…
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How to Make Soap (With or Without Lye)
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Growing up, it never occurred to me that it was possible to make soap at home. I was born in a big city, grew up in another and soap was…
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How to Make a Foam Roller for About $10
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Isn’t it great that as moms, we always have the time and money to go get a massage whenever we need one? I’m kidding, of course as most of us are…
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9 Safest Plastic & BPA Free Bottles and Sippy Cups
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I recently shared an Instagram photo of my youngest daughter and many commenters asked about the metal bottle she was using. I realized I’d never written about the type of bottles…
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5 Ways I Avoid Chlorine In My Home
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I’ve always been sensitive to the smell of chlorine. In hotels, I could always tell as soon as the elevator door started to open if the pool was on that…
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How to Dry Herbs and Spices
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If you grew fresh herbs in your garden this year or have some naturally growing in your backyard, you can easily preserve some of the extra herbs and have them…
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The Importance of Soaking Nuts & Seeds
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Nuts and seeds can be a terrific nutrient-dense snack or addition to a meal, but like grains and legumes, they can also contain substances that interfere with the body’s ability…
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How to Make Natural Dryer Sheets
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When I was little, one of the things I looked forward to about growing up was doing my own laundry… but not for the reason you’d think. I wanted scented…
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5 Natural Pest Control Options That Work!
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I would have thought that with all the snow we had last Winter, insects wouldn’t be bad this year. And I would have been wrong. I’ve always been a target…
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DIY Fruit and Vegetable Wash (& Preserver)
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In a perfect world, we’d all have the food budget to meal plan only organic foods, have someone else cook them for us (kidding- sort of), and use the time…
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The Problem with Coffee Pods
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I love coffee, though not for the caffeine… I just enjoy the taste. The research is divided on the reported health benefits of coffee, but those who tolerate it can…
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An Easy 3-Step Approach for Healthy Teeth (Without Flossing)
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I talk a lot about oral health. In fact, researching oral health is kind of a hobby of mine (I know, I know, really exciting hobby). Ever since I read…
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Natural Puppy Care – Diet & Remedies
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Our family recently adopted a new puppy (after the loss of our long-time family dog, Daisy, several months ago), so I have been researching and talking to friends who are…