Pollination is essential to life. Most of the world’s flowering plants require a pollinator. Yet our pollinator populations are in jeopardy. Thankfully, there is much you can do to help restore these life-giving benefactors by attracting them to your yard! Why are our pollinating populations declining? One major factor appears to be the use of…
How to Maintain a Sustainable Lawn
Do you feel enslaved by your lawn? Concerned about the safety of chemicals used to maintain it? Wondering if there are safer solutions? Consider these suggestions for the maintenance of a sustainable lawn. The Cost of the Modern Lawn Lawns are a relatively recent phenomenon, dating back to the post-Civil War era when people slowly…
Natural Sunscreen Recipe
Many sunscreen products contain potentially harmful ingredients, including oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate. Why not avoid the chemicals and ingredients and make your own? The Benefit of Non-nano Zinc Oxide Sunscreens typically block UVB rays but not UVA rays. The UVA rays are responsible for the majority of skin problems due to overexposure. For this reason,…
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…
8 Ways I Am Minimizing My Risk of Breast Cancer
I used to fear breast cancer. After my health crisis, I learned that I can minimize my risk by choosing a proactive lifestyle. I have been on high alert for breast cancer since entering adulthood. My mother and both grandmothers had breast cancer. After 20 years of living in fear of my genetics, I learned that…
DIY Goo Gone
This affordable degreaser will get rid of those sticky adhesives so you can repurpose your glass jars. It can also be used on kitchen cabinets or inside ovens! DIY Goo Gone Combine your favorite kitchen oil with baking soda and you’ve got a multi-purpose homemade degreaser and anti-adhesive formula! DIY Goo Gone Recipe 1 part…