I am such a sucker for good chocolate, but have you seen the price tag attached to organic vegan dark chocolate? Thank goodness, when I began venturing into the raw lifestyle, I discovered how simple it is to make healthy and delicious homemade chocolate. Recently, I took my chocolate to the next level by adding some […]
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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 products. There is a simpler and […]
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 […]
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 easily be made at […]
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, countless cleaning products, whether they are conventional […]
16 Coconut Oil Personal Care Recipes
Many skin care and beauty products are filled with toxic and unnecessary chemicals. The word fragrance can either mean it is derived from essential oils or synthetically and companies are not required by law to disclose the origin of the fragrance, so really it could be anything. I know how easy and inexpensive it is […]
Green Cauliflower Mash
St-Patricks day is one of my all-time favorite days to celebrate. My grand-father literally got off a boat from Ireland and ended up in Canada. Growing up I remember how important it was for him to celebrate in style with his shillelagh in one hand and a beer in the other. I guess deep down […]
Homemade Almond Milk
I love raw homemade almond milk—hardly a day goes by without using it in some way. I used to buy an organic almond milk brand from the store, but after looking at the ingredients, I realized I could make my own delicious, healthier version in a few easy steps—one with no added additional oils, preservatives, […]