Hi everyone! Andrea here. I love meal planning so much that Beth asked me to share with you all today. If you're American like me you probably celebrated Thanksgiving last week and you probably ate way too much. You also probably ended up with mounds of leftovers. I, on the other … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Meal Planning Will Change Your Life (Plan It Like You Mean It Week 6)
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DIY Fruity Summer Lip Balm
By Cheyenne Bell We're heading into the end of the summer-- can you believe it? I, for one, am happy to see it go--it is way too hot here in Texas. But there are things about the summer that I will miss, especially having delicious, juicy, ripe fruit whenever I want it. There's … [Read more...] about DIY Fruity Summer Lip Balm
Make Your Own Cloth Menstrual Pads (Easy Sewing Tutorial)
By Contributing Writer, Virginia Miner When I found out I was pregnant last summer, I resolved to stick with reusable cloth pads for after delivery. There were a variety of reasons for this decision (I had always used disposable pads previously), but the biggest reason … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Cloth Menstrual Pads (Easy Sewing Tutorial)
20 Ways to Ditch Toxic Chemicals From Your Life
By contributing writer Alexandra Maul You've probably heard more and more recently about how some of the products we use everyday contain toxic chemicals that can be harmful to our pets, ourselves, and the environment. But for newbies to going green, it can be difficult to navigate … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Ditch Toxic Chemicals From Your Life
7 Great Reasons to Hang-Dry Laundry All Year-Round
By Contributing Writer, Erin Long When I started my natural living journey so many things seemed beyond my capacity to ever master (especially line-dry laundry!). Make my own non-toxic cleaners? They'll probably make more of a mess than they cleaned. Brew my own kombucha? I know … [Read more...] about 7 Great Reasons to Hang-Dry Laundry All Year-Round
DIY Natural Decongestant Foot Balm
By contributor Cheyenne Bell I don't know about you guys, but this weather is killing me. Here in Texas we are experiencing the pleasure of going from near-freezing temps to 80 degrees in a matter of days. And it keeps going back and forth like that. Needless to say, mine and my kids' … [Read more...] about DIY Natural Decongestant Foot Balm
DIY Hand Sanitizer with Essential Oils
This simple DIY hand sanitizer tutorial uses the power of essential oils to help keep you happily germ-free! Store bought hand sanitizers are great at killing germs but are full of chemicals. You can make your own DIY hand sanitizer with essential oils that works just as well … [Read more...] about DIY Hand Sanitizer with Essential Oils
DIY Herbal Tincture for Immune System Support
This super easy DIY Herbal Tincture for Immune System Support is invaluable in the season of sniffly noses. Boost your family's health with it! Written by Jessica Young Herbs are one of my favorites ways to help build up a healthy immune system. This immune boosting tincture … [Read more...] about DIY Herbal Tincture for Immune System Support
How (and Why) to Find a Natural Deodorant That Actually Works
Today we're talking about armpits and how to avoid smelling like a dirty hippie. Should be a rousing good time! I have good news, and bad news, then more good news. Here it is: Good news: I won't be fear-mongering you by telling you that aluminum in deodorant/antiperspirant … [Read more...] about How (and Why) to Find a Natural Deodorant That Actually Works