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Looking for Safe Products?

March 8, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 4 Comments

Looking for Safe Products?

Are you concerned about chemicals in products? Looking for companies you can trust? You’ll love the vision of MADE SAFE! The Timely Launch of MADE SAFE In February 2016 a Missouri jury awarded the family of Jacqueline Fox $72 million after determining her death by ovarian cancer was linked to her daily use of Johnson… 

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DIY Tooth Powder

July 14, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 9 Comments

DIY Tooth Powder

No need to brush your teeth with harsh chemicals and questionable ingredients. Try this simple combination of sea salt and baking soda! I have not used toothpaste for years. I oil pull regularly, rinse with myrrh and clove oils,  and use the following recipe to help keep my gums and teeth clean. The recipe is… 

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DIY Pesticide Duster

April 27, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 6 Comments

DIY Pesticide Duster

Looking to avoid hazardous chemicals while fighting uninvited guests this season? Try this simple and effective DIY pesticide duster! This DIY pesticide duster uses readily available herbs and spices. It also calls for diatomaceous earth (DE), a naturally occurring siliceous rock that is easy crumbled into a fine white powder. (Learn more about DE here.)… 

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DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe

June 27, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 18 Comments

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe

Homemade powdered laundry soap works great with warm and hot loads of laundry, but what about cold loads? You have two options. Blend 1 tablespoon of powder with warm water and dissolve ahead of time, or make this DIY liquid laundry detergent recipe for use in all temperatures. (Find my powdered recipe here.)   Both… 

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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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