The beauty industry is horribly unregulated. I can’t believe what some companies try to get away with putting in their products, and then expect us to slather it on our bodies, or even worse, our children’s bodies! When shopping for personal care products like lotions, shampoos, and creams, there ... Read More about Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products
Homemade Baby Wipes
Homemade baby wipes are the best way to keep unnecessary chemicals off your little one's tush! Have you looked at the list of ingredients on a package of baby wipes lately? I have and do not like what I have read. Baby bums are the most sensitive parts on their body and yet, we clean them multiple ... Read More about Homemade Baby Wipes
What is Carrageenan?
Carrageenan has zero nutritional value, yet it can be found in innumerable dairy products and dairy substitutes. So - What is carrageenan? And why is it in our food? It's a natural ingredient derived from red seaweed (Irish moss) and it's used to thicken and homogenize dairy and nondairy products ... Read More about What is Carrageenan?
Homemade Chocolate Recipe
This Homemade chocolate recipe tastes better than any store-bought on the market and you have control over all the ingredients.No soy lecithin or dairy milk or unrecognizable ingredients that sometimes sneak up on you without warning!They are a pinch to make- it is just waiting for the ... Read More about Homemade Chocolate Recipe
Homemade Chocolate Almond Bark
Chocolate. Where are all my chocolate lovers? I know you are out there. So, how about some homemade chocolate almond bark?This recipe takes just a few ingredients and little time. I love how easy it is to make and how tasty it is. It’s especially fun to customize the flavor – Chocolate Mint? ... Read More about Homemade Chocolate Almond Bark
DIY Foaming Hand Soap
Living a non-toxic lifestyle isn't always easy. You are constantly reading labels on your products anywhere from soap to shampoo and toothpaste to mouthwash. It can be pretty exhausting, to say the least. You must all be wondering how people find the time to research all the ingredients in their ... Read More about DIY Foaming Hand Soap
Multi-Purpose Kombucha Cleaner
My go-to multi-purpose cleaner of choice is vinegar and water and, depending on what I am cleaning, I may add some baking soda and/or different essential oils. You see - I try to limit the amount of plastic and toxins I bring into my home and that is one of the many reasons I like to make my own. ... Read More about Multi-Purpose Kombucha Cleaner
Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe
Have you priced the fancy, pre-made, contains a million ingredients sugar scrub lately? I have. One jar. $30. To me that seems ridiculous when all you really need is sugar and a fatty oil. I mean, you can surely spice it up with a few other ingredients, but that is the base. And the best part. It ... Read More about Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe
Homemade Aftershave Recipe
Before we dive into this homemade aftershave recipe, I have a question for you...Raise your hand if the man in your life uses DIY products at home and secretly loves it? That's what I thought. Pre-shave oil, shaving cream, bread oil, aftershave, and deodorant are just a few products that can ... Read More about Homemade Aftershave Recipe
Green Holiday: 11 Zero-Waste Holiday Season Ideas
The last holiday party you attended probably included plastic plates and silverware. And let me guess, there were paper napkins and red plastic cups. If gifts were exchanged, how much wrapping paper was thrown out? Be honest. It was a lot, right? And the food! How many parties have we all been to ... Read More about Green Holiday: 11 Zero-Waste Holiday Season Ideas