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DIY Weed Killer

August 20, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 21 Comments

DIY Weed Killer

With the increasing controversy surrounding the health effects of glyphosate, why not skip the Roundup and try this 100% natural weed killer? Glyphosate, the primary active ingredient in Roundup, the world’s most popular herbicide, has been classified by the World Health Organization as a Group 2A carcinogen. (See the previous post The Health Hazards of… 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY, Natural Living, Uncategorized Tagged With: carcinogen, DIY, glyphosate, herbicide, horticultural, vinegar, weed, weeds

10 Steps to Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding

March 27, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

10 Steps to Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding

Flooding can occur after a heavy rain, appliance malfunction, or plumbing leak. Quick action is required to avoid potential health issues. 10 Guidelines for Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding 1. Understand that time is crucial. Mold grows within 24-48 hours. 2. Record details of damage with photographs or videos. 3. Prepare for difficult decisions. Border… 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, Microbes & Mold, microbes and mold, Mold, Mold and Microbes, Natural Living, Uncategorized, Unseen Reality Tagged With: ammonia, bacteria, basement, bleach, borax, building, CDC, cdc's, cleanup, contaminated, damage, damp, damp buildings, drywall, emergency, flooded, flooding, goggles, hazards, indoor flooding, insulation, mask, mold, musty, resources, safe, toxic, toxic mold, vinegar, water, water intrusion

DIY Natural Cold and Flu Remedy

November 14, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

DIY Natural Cold and Flu Remedy

This is our family’s go-to for any type of cold or flu symptoms. A little goes a long way and while the taste is quite strong, all of our kids have tolerated this DIY natural cold and flu remedy! Andrea Fabry Fire Cider: Natural Cold and Flu RemedyThis recipe takes a month to brew. Gather… 

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Filed Under: DIY, Natural Health, Recipes, Super Boosters, Uncategorized Tagged With: anti-viral, Apple cider vinegar, cider, cold, cold remedy, fire cider, flu remedy, honey, master tonic, peppers, turmeric, vinegar, winter

10 Alternative Uses for Kombucha

October 17, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 27 Comments

10 Alternative Uses for Kombucha

Once you start making kombucha, you’ll find yourself with more than you need. Or it goes too long and turns to vinegar. What can you do besides throw the excess away?  10 Alternative Uses for Kombucha FOOD I find that I can easily substitute kombucha for whey in virtually any fermented food recipe. 1. Sourdough… 

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All Natural Fabric Softener Solutions

September 22, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 6 Comments

All Natural Fabric Softener Solutions

Is it possible to have clean smelling and soft laundry without the chemicals used in conventional fabric softeners and dryer sheets? Fabric softeners  were unnecessary before the advent of synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon and the birth of the dryer. The heat of the dryer combined with the petroleum-based textiles created a noxious odor… 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, House, Natural Living, slider, slider Tagged With: All natural dryer sheets, chemical-free, dryer, Fabric, fabrics, laundry, natural, sachets, sheets, softener, softeners, static, vinegar, wool

DIY Apple Cider Vinegar

September 21, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 5 Comments

DIY Apple Cider Vinegar

There are several ways to make your own raw apple cider vinegar (ACV). You can use fresh apple scraps or whole apples to create your homemade version. Or you can start with apple cider – which is the method I use. Ingredients: You need 2 things to make your own ACV Time Apple Cider  (or… 

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Filed Under: DIY, Foodie Tagged With: acv, apple, Apple cider vinegar, DIY, fermented, fermented foods, raw, raw apple cider vinegar, vinegar

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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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