A shiny kitchen sink makes your whole kitchen feel more comfortable. Cleaning the sink is never a fun chore, but this easy way to clean the sink naturally will save you time scrubbing and inhaling harsh chemicals in the process. Here is how to naturally clean your kitchen sink. Continue reading
Have you ever thought about making your own laundry detergent? It doesn’t take very long and one batch lasts for months. Try adding different scents (or none at all.) You’ll be proud to save tons of money when you choose homemade!
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Homemade Laundry Detergent
What You’ll Need:
4 cups of hot water
1 grated bar of soap Continue reading
My dog spends a lot of time outdoors running in the woods picking up fleas and ticks. He is allergic to fleas and needs to be deodorized regularly to stay clean and pest-free. Here’s a natural dry deodorant for dogs to help keep fleas and ticks away.
DIY Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs
3 tbsps arrowroot powder
1 tbsp lavender powder
1 tbsp neem leaf powder
1 tsp rosemary powder
1/2 cup diatomaceous earth, food-grade quality
Turmeric has many health benefits. It’s good for digestion and joint pain. This juice may not be your favorite and won’t taste like a milkshake, but it works wonders on balancing your internal organs and reducing pain throughout the body. If possible, use all organic ingredients.
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Pain-Relieving Turmeric Juice
Ingredients:
4 stalks of celery
1 peeled and chopped cucumber
1 inch of ginger root Continue reading
There are many reasons to make your own deodorant, the most important being the certainty of ingredients. Aluminum additives in commercial deodorants are dangerous for your skin so rest assured knowing you’ve made your own! Try to use organic ingredients if possible. Here is a recipe for deodorant for women or men.
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Deodorant for Women and Men
Ingredients
Cocoa butter
Coconut oil
Shea butter Continue reading
Garlic is a magical plant. The cloves have antibacterial and healing properties and add a fragrant zing to every food item. Here is how you can grow garlic yourself, starting by sprouting it indoors.
Sprouting Garlic
Garlic can be grown using the cloves you already have in your kitchen! I sprouted my garlic indoors using cloves from a bulb I had inside my fridge. Garlic sprouts faster when kept at colder temperatures so place it in the fridge 1-2 weeks before you want to start growing it. Continue reading
You and your yoga mat get up close and personal on a regular basis, so treat it with some love and respect by spraying it daily with a homemade cleaning spray. No need to purchase commercial cleaning sprays, this antibacterial spray is easy to make and is easy on the wallet.
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How to Clean Your Yoga Mat
Make a Cleaning Spray
1 part Water
3 parts Vinegar
Mix together in a spray bottle. Continue reading
The holidays are over and the weather is getting colder. It’s the perfect time to kick your relaxation up a notch and take a trip to a warmer climate. I am lucky enough to have visited Cancun, Mexico recently and I wanted to share with you some organizational skills to help you pack for your next beach vacation.
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Packing for a Beach Vacation
Check the Weather
Check the weather in your destination to make sure you’re bringing temperature appropriate clothing. Try not to bring any more outfits than you have to so plan your wardrobe ahead of time. Continue reading
Making your own dishwasher soap is a good way to control the chemicals entering your kitchen. Here is an easy recipe to make tablets for your dishwasher that won’t leave a build-up.
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DIY Dishwasher Tablets
(makes 22 tablets)
Ingredients:
1 Cup Borax
1 Cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
1/2 Cup Epsom salt
3/4 Cup lemon juice Continue reading
Now that the Holidays are over, what decorations will you put up? How about Winter Snowflakes? We’ve all made paper snowflakes in class during elementary school, or with your children and they can be a fun way to add fun to a cold winter lull in between the Holidays and Valentine’s day. Snowflakes make tasteful and beautiful winter decorations, are simple to make and like a real snowflake, no two are the same! Here is a simple way to make winter snowflake decorations just in time for the snow to start falling.
Winter Snowflake Decorations
What You’ll Need:
Scissors
White paper (or blue! Snowflakes can be festive in any color) Continue reading
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