This post has been a long time coming! Natural mineral makeup was a bit of a final frontier for me when it comes to personal/body care products. For whatever reason, I avoided taking the leap. I've written about ditching coconut oil for moisturizing my face (and what I use … [Read more...] about My Experience With Natural Mineral Makeup
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7 Simple Habits to Keep Germs Away
Post by contributor Jessica Young of Simply Healthy Home Phew! Can you believe we are headed into the winter season already? It feels like we just started fall but time seems to be flying by way too fast. We are in the trenches of school work right now, trying to get it all … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Habits to Keep Germs Away
Why We Gave Up Our Microwave
Post by Contributor Christie Warren of Fruitful Fellowship We moved to our "new" (my childhood) home one year ago, and with the move we gave up having a microwave. We also gave up our sanity (hello, moving with a 3 year old, 2 year old and 4 month old.) We had used a built-in one … [Read more...] about Why We Gave Up Our Microwave
The Science of Soap: Why All Bars Are Not Created Equal
Today's post is totally G-rated, and promises to be the cleanest writing I've ever done. Bahaha! #soapjokes #yourewelcome I stopped using mass-produced liquid body wash years ago (it's full of toxic ingredients that are scientifically linked to immunotoxicity, allergies, cancer, and … [Read more...] about The Science of Soap: Why All Bars Are Not Created Equal
Special Needs, Natural Living, and Figuring Out What Really Matters
Guest post by Virginia Miner A little over six months ago, my husband stepped off an airplane with our brand new daughter, whom we adopted from what was one of the worst orphanages in the EU. Ana was nearly 13 years old and weighed 24 pounds, not due to her birth diagnosis of … [Read more...] about Special Needs, Natural Living, and Figuring Out What Really Matters
One Year After Quitting Shampoo: A No-Poo’ing Update
In January of 2014, I declared my intention to quit shampoo for a month. It was an experiment in the practice of no-'poo hair care (using non-shampoo means of cleaning your hair) . If you've been a long-time reader, you might remember the updates that I posted a few times … [Read more...] about One Year After Quitting Shampoo: A No-Poo’ing Update
Sea Sponge Tampons: Natural & Effective Menstrual Care
Heads up, friends. This post is for the ladies. (Are there actual dudes that read my blog? Hmm. This I do not know. If there are - consider this your warning. Because I have discovered sea sponge tampons and they are changing my life like an electrifying tent-revival preacher. … [Read more...] about Sea Sponge Tampons: Natural & Effective Menstrual Care
20 Ways to Stay Healthy While on the Road
Post by contributor Alexandra Maul 'Tis the season for travel. Whether you're off to see your family or taking a vacation with friends, the holidays are a high-travel time for a lot of us. I get a lot of questions from clients and friends about how to keep your healthy lifestyle … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Stay Healthy While on the Road
How to Clean a Hairbrush (for Healthier Hair)
I have been on the no-shampoo train since February 1, 2014. Over eight months now. I'm Quitting Shampoo for a Month (and you can too!) DIY All-Natural Dry Shampoo (2 Ingredients!) I Haven't Shampooed my Hair in 4 Months (no-poo update) How to Get Started in the No-Poo Hair Care … [Read more...] about How to Clean a Hairbrush (for Healthier Hair)