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5 Simple DIY Personal Care Recipes

May 23, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 14 Comments

5 Simple DIY Personal Care Recipes

These simple DIY personal care recipes are perfect for beginners or those who have been making products for years. From treating rashes to soothing insect bites, these creations can be used at home or on the go! Creating simple products from scratch is a great way to repurpose old jars from your favorite products. I… 

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Filed Under: Beauty, DIY, Natural Living Tagged With: beauty, bug repellant, carrier oil, chemical-free, coconut, Coconut oil, DIY, essential oil, natural, natural beauty, personal care, repellant, simple

Red Potato French Fries

May 14, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 20 Comments

Red Potato French Fries

We used to make homemade french fries in the oven. Brandon came up with this method because he says the pan-fried version tastes like “real” french fries. We all agree! While we prefer red potatoes, this recipe can be adapted to suit regular Idaho potatoes. (Feel free to leave the skins on as they offer… 

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Filed Under: By Kids for Kids, Foodie, Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: butter, Coconut oil, food, french, french fries, fries, ghee, lard, oil, pan, potato, potatoes, real, Real food, red potatoes

5 Natural Moisturizers

April 3, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

5 Natural Moisturizers

Wondering how to keep you skin soft without the use of harsh chemicals? Consider any of these 5 alternatives that are affordable, effective and 100% natural! 1. Dry Skin Brushing I rank this as number one when it comes to maintaining soft skin. It is simple, cheap, and effective. I began dry skin brushing initially… 

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Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: Coconut oil, jojoba oil, natural beauty, natural moisturizers, shea butter

25 Uses for Coconut Oil

February 2, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 10 Comments

25 Uses for Coconut Oil

In the Philippines, the coconut tree is known as the “Tree of Life” because of its many uses. Its roots, trunks, and husks are used for construction materials, paper pulp, brushes, and much more. Virgin coconut oil contains abundant medium-chain fatty acids, which are more easily digested than long-chain fatty acids. Coconut oil also contains… 

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Filed Under: Beauty, Cleaning, Foodie, Uncategorized Tagged With: Coconut oil, natural beauty

MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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10 Things I’ve Learned (The Hard Way)

1. The answer may be right in front of you.
2. Time is often the best medicine.
3. Speak kindly to yourself.
4. The air we breathe matters.
5. It's better to know than not know.
6. Relinquishment is a balm for the soul.
7. Symptoms will instruct if we listen.
8. Sometimes you're the expert.
9. Allow hindsight to move you forward.
10. The next step is enough.

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