[Guest post by Angela of Mama Rosemary. Take a moment to check out her site - it's a wealth of information!] Are you curious about herbal medicine and all it has to offer yet perhaps you don’t know where to start? Here are 5 easy and fun ways to introduce herbs into your life. 1. … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways to Introduce Herbs Into Your Life
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A Crunchy Parent’s Guide to Twins
Guest post by Naomi of Almost Bananas [Beth's note: this is a longer-than-usual post, but it's just so chock full of awesome info and tips, I didn't think y'all would mind! And, even though I'm not a twin mama, I found Naomi's tips and story fascinating. I'm sure you will too!] The … [Read more...] about A Crunchy Parent’s Guide to Twins
My Top 3 Criteria For Choosing a Natural Cleaner (Laundry Soap Review+Giveaway)
I believe that businesses should prioritize two things: profit + helping people. And, I believe it's entirely possible to do both. I know that's a rather unusual way for me to start out a post, right? I'm not typically jabbering here about politics or business ethics (although I did … [Read more...] about My Top 3 Criteria For Choosing a Natural Cleaner (Laundry Soap Review+Giveaway)
19 Natural Living Compromises I’m Willing to Make During “Survival Mode”
Are you drowning in overwhelm? Are you doing your best to find your stride in a stressful situation, but constantly feeling like you're failing? Does anxiety invade the fibers of your being, unwelcome and uninvited? I have felt that way a few times in my life, especially since … [Read more...] about 19 Natural Living Compromises I’m Willing to Make During “Survival Mode”
DIY Natural Eyeliner
Post by contributor, Kathleen of Becoming Peculiar Several years ago, I started transitioning away from using toxic, commercial products on my body and in my home, replacing them with simpler, safer, more natural -- usually homemade -- options. I quit using shampoo in favour of a … [Read more...] about DIY Natural Eyeliner
Let’s Talk About Healthy Living Burnout
The other day I made a loaf of bread. It took approximately ten seconds to mix, baked up beautifully, and tasted great. That's when it fully hit me: I've been on a crash course to healthy living burnout for the last year or so. It all started with a bread mix that I bought at … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Healthy Living Burnout
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds (+ 25 Ways to Use Them)
Chia seeds are awesome! This is a great list of recipes that use them. Finally can use up the package I have hanging out in my cupboards. Chia seeds are bursting onto the trendy scene in all their fashionable glory. I saw a box of breakfast cereal the other day at the … [Read more...] about Health Benefits of Chia Seeds (+ 25 Ways to Use Them)
Eco-Friendly Options for Your Menstrual Cycle
We've talked nutrition and health. We've chatted up pregnancy and birth, and the various intimate details therein. I've shared about breastfeeding my toddler. We've even ventured into the subject of placentophagy (the act of consuming one's placenta after birth - and yup, I … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Options for Your Menstrual Cycle
How Safe Are Your Cosmetics & Body Care Products?
Did you know that the vast majority of the items in the aisles full of body care products in the stores are harmful to your health? Before I started my natural living journey, my favourite shampoo was Pantene. It was fairly cheap but still worked well, it smelled good, it had a … [Read more...] about How Safe Are Your Cosmetics & Body Care Products?