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DIY Goo Gone

April 22, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 10 Comments

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… 

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My Natural Hair Care Routine

March 18, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 30 Comments

My Natural Hair Care Routine

After a health crisis in 2008, I made a decision to switch to natural hair care. I began using products safe enough to consume, ditched the chemical hair coloring, and even turned to a sheep horn comb! Before 2008, my biggest concern about my hair was how often to color it. I started using boxed… 

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Pumice for Cleaning

March 15, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 14 Comments

Pumice for Cleaning

Looking for nontoxic alternatives to harsh chemicals? Trying to steer clear of bleach and other products that emit hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? You’ll love the effectiveness and safety of pumice! Pumice for Cleaning Pumice is my go-to when it comes to household cleaning. I use it on tile and toilet bowls. I add powdered… 

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Guidelines for Spring Cleaning

March 11, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 5 Comments

Guidelines for Spring Cleaning

Spring is the ideal time to do a deep cleaning, as the windows can be open without intrusion from bugs and heat. Not only do we improve the air quality in our home, but we also add a much-needed boost to our immune system. Learn more about the benefits of spring cleaning! Spring cleaning dates… 

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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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How to Choose a Safe Bed and Bedding

February 19, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 41 Comments

How to Choose a Safe Bed and Bedding

Looking for nontoxic bedding solutions? Wondering which mattresses are safe? Our bed is one of our biggest furniture decisions when it comes to our health. Yet the choices can be confusing and expensive. Thankfully, there are many options in a wide range of prices that can improve the quality of our sleep and overall health…. 

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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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