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DIY Holiday Potpourri

November 16, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 3 Comments

DIY Holiday Potpourri

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… 

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DIY Antibacterial or Baby Wipes

November 13, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 11 Comments

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… 

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3 Reasons to Avoid Chlorine Bleach

April 8, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 15 Comments

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… 

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How to Cook with a Himalayan Salt Block

December 12, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 18 Comments

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… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, House Tagged With: himalayan salt, himalyan salt block, Mark Bitterman, Natural Living, safe cookware

5 Tips for Loving a Health Nut

December 9, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 14 Comments

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…. 

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Top 12 Unique Natural Gifts

November 17, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 14 Comments

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… 

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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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