This holiday season, why not steer clear of artificial fragrances and try this natural simmering potpourri! Why Should I Avoid Artificial Fragrances? One of the most popular artificial holiday fragrances is Scentsicles.The maker of Scentsicles lists one ingredient only: pure fragrance oil. The unfortunate truth, however, is that pure fragrance oil is only the tip of…
DIY Antibacterial or Baby Wipes
These DIY antibacterial wipes can be used on-the-go or at home! Switch the tea tree oil to lavender essential oil and you have DIY baby wipes! DIY Antibacterial or Baby Wipes I use a rectangular glass container (8 1/2 X 6 1/2) with a plastic lid. I cut a small opening for easy access to the…
3 Reasons to Avoid Chlorine Bleach
More than 85% of American households use chlorine bleach to clean their homes and whiten their clothes. Since Clorox hit the market in 1913, we have assumed the chemical compound is safe. Consider this 1954 advertisement. Also note in the ad above that “Clorox is a non-poisonous disinfectant . . .” We know this isn’t…
How to Cook with a Himalayan Salt Block
Many of us flavor our food with Himalayan salt, but have you tried cooking with it? Himalayan salt blocks offer one of the safest ways to cook your food. They also can be used for curing, drying, freezing, caramelizing and they make beautiful serving trays. They are the ultimate sustainable cookware – 100% natural! You can…
5 Tips for Loving a Health Nut
Do you have a friend or family member who is into healthy food and natural living? Do you feel they are a bit “over the top”? Are you planning a holiday gathering and already feeling the angst of two conflicting lifestyles? I’m writing this as one who used to think “natural living” people were crazy….
Top 12 Unique Natural Gifts
What do you get the natural living enthusiast who has everything? What about the mom who shops organic and eats real food? Maybe you’re an avid health blogger and looking for new ideas! Top 12 Unique Natural Gifts 1. Binchotan Charcoal Sticks Binchotan charcoal is formed using an ancient method of wood burning and rapid…
