In the last few months, I have jumped into making and creating my own personal care products like this DIY Clay Mask, and I have to say it is the best thing I have done. First, it is much cheaper to make them yourself. Second, you don't have to be a chemical detective to figure out what is in your ... Read More about Activated Charcoal Facial Mask
Dairy Free Choco-Latte
I am not a coffee drinker. Never have, never will be. Put any herbal tea in front of me and I will gladly sip it all and probably ask for seconds or thirds. Put a homemade coconut hot chocolate in front of me and I will do the same. However, I recently discovered Dandy Blend, which is a blend of ... Read More about Dairy Free Choco-Latte
DIY Non-Toxic Bathtub Scrub Cleaner
My least favorite thing to do is clean the bathtub and shower and that would be why I use a homemade daily shower spray. I usually pretend that I forgot to clean the tub when I clean the bathroom, in the hopes JP will do it. I know - sneaky! But it works most of the time. When it comes to cleaning, ... Read More about DIY Non-Toxic Bathtub Scrub Cleaner
Chocolate Crunch Balls
I am always looking for quick, easy and tasty snack ideas. I am also a big sucker for nut butter, whether it is peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter, I can eat them by the spoon full. I decided to throw 2 nut kinds of nut butter in a bowl together with some maple syrup. Staring at the bowl, ... Read More about Chocolate Crunch Balls
10 Tips to Help Reduce Your Exposure to BPA
BPA and other toxins that can be found in our food and products are at levels dangerous enough to be concerned with and we need to encourage companies to ditch the chemicals and toxins in our products.What is BPA?BPA is one of the most common chemicals to which we are exposed to in our ... Read More about 10 Tips to Help Reduce Your Exposure to BPA
BPA Receipts – Are Thermal Paper Receipts Toxic?
How many time a week do you touch a receipt and not wash your hands after? Probably all the time. What I'm going to share with you next, will probably change that. Did you know that thermal paper contain BPA? These paper receipts are used in point-of-sale receipts (e.g., for credit card purchases), ... Read More about BPA Receipts – Are Thermal Paper Receipts Toxic?
Creamy Carrot Quinoa Soup
Since all this cold weather has arrived and it seems like it may just stay for a while, I needed some healthy soups to add to my collection to stay warm. I order some celery root last week in my basket and thought I need to make a soup with this ugly vegetable! Celery root is a great addition to any ... Read More about Creamy Carrot Quinoa Soup
How to Reduce Your Child’s Exposure to Toxins
We are exposed to toxins on a daily basis, but just how much depends on the foods we eat, the furniture we sit on, the lotions we decide to put on our bodies, etc. The degree to which we potentially put our children's health at risk depends on the different products we decide to bring into the ... Read More about How to Reduce Your Child’s Exposure to Toxins
DIY Daily Shower Spray
Most people clean their home with various products, not knowing the ingredients in the product, or, if in fact, what they are using to clean their home is safe. And, this is not limited to the conventional brands. Many simply assume the "green" and "eco-friendly" versions are safer. However, ... Read More about DIY Daily Shower Spray
Coconut Hot Chocolate Recipe
With the cold weather sneaking up on me, I am constantly trying to change up my warm drink selection. I do love me some tea, but a nice warm cup of coconut hot chocolate is a nice treat. The best part about this coconut hot chocolate recipe is that it is made with real food ingredients and it is ... Read More about Coconut Hot Chocolate Recipe