Tips for Buying Clothing at Thrift Stores
There are all kinds of deals that abound when you walk into a thrift store. You can get great deals on books, home decor and of course, furniture. One of the best deals is clothing, though, and most...
View ArticleDIY Dish Tabs
In my quest to save as much money as I can, I found that making my own cleaning supplies was one of the easiest and quickest ways to do so. I started out by making my own powdered laundry detergent,...
View ArticleHow to Turn Bar Castile Soap into a Concentrated Liquid
When it comes to making your own cleaning products, beauty products and household helpers, one thing that is often called for is liquid castile soap like Dr. Bronner’s. Usually people are shocked by...
View ArticleHoney Green Tea Facial
I made some green tea body butter and I had a lot of leftover matcha powder so I decided I wanted to try to make something else with it. I had heard of the skin benefits of green tea (which is what...
View ArticleDreadlock Q & A
I decided to do my hair in dreadlocks last month for a couple reasons. One is that I just have always loved the natural look of them and the second is kind of a private spiritual one for me. I also...
View Article6 Things You Shouldn’t Be Throwing Away
Did you know that some thing we throw away not only pollute the earth for a long time (like thousands of years or more!) but also pollute our water supply or even our food? There are proper disposal...
View ArticleAwesome Uses for Empty K Cups
Awesome Uses For Empty K Cups Do you love coffee but are not sure what to do with those leftover K cups? Here are several uses for empty k cups! #1. Crafts There are some really cute crafts floating...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on Coconut Oil
How to Save Money on Coconut Oil Today, Jess is sharing her tips on how to save money on coconut oil. Coconut oil is something that has been used for years in the “crunchy” world. However, it’s...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Oil Pulling
A while back, I heard about something called oil pulling. I was intrigued by the concept. If you haven’t heard of it, this post will tell you my personal experience with it as well as how to do it so...
View ArticleTips for Growing Aloe and 5 Uses
Aloe has long-been used for all sorts of ailments. It is a fairly easy plant to grow and is pretty hearty as well. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, the aloe plant can usually stay pretty...
View ArticleHow to Naturally Preserve a Pumpkin
Its really close to Halloween and if you are like most people celebrating, you probably have your pumpkin and are ready to carve it. There’s nothing worse than a Jack-o-lantern that falls apart only a...
View Article4 Natural Pain Relief Solutions
Are you dealing with a lot of pain right now? I know it can be frustrating to try and feel better without taking medicine filled with unnatural chemical ingredients. I’ve tried hard to find natural...
View Article10 Practical Uses for Dr. Bronner’s Soap
I admit, I practically have a love affair for Dr B’s soap. I was hesitant to buy it at first because I am so frugally minded that paying more than a dollar or two for a soap was crazy to me. However,...
View ArticleAlmond-Scented Homemade Deodorant
I bought a stick of natural deodorant a while back and loved how great it smelled and the fact that it contained no aluminum. My husband is allergic to aluminum in deodorants so we tried it out on him...
View Article50 + Gifts You Can Make with Coconut Oil
Aside from Dr. Bronner’s, Vinegar and baking soda, something I always have in my house is a good old jar of coconut oil. It’s like nature’s remedy for everything! You can eat it, cook with it, use it...
View ArticleNon Toxic Oven Cleaner
One of the chores I hate doing the most is cleaning the oven. One of the biggest reasons was the chemicals I would have to use on it in order to do the job. They are toxic and I hated having them in...
View ArticleNatural Congestion Relief- Sinus Bombs
Cold and flu season is in full force now and if you are anything like me, you are sick of pills, pills and more pills to start feeling better. You are looking for a natural kind of relief from your...
View Article9 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for your Mind, Body and Home
The new year is almost here and for many people that means making a new year’s resolution or two. The problem with new year’s resolutions is, they are often hard to keep and not practical. A new...
View Article25+ Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
If you are like most people, one or more colds has hit your home by about now into the cold & flu season. There are lots of things out there on the market to treat cold and flu, but what if you...
View ArticleHow to Cut Your Use of Plastic
It’s no secret that plastic is not good for our environment. Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably know that it uses lots of resources and puts toxic waste into our environment as...
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