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DIY Shampoo Bar

August 10, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 20 Comments

DIY Shampoo Bar

Who needs all the chemicals that come with most shampoos on the market? Why not make your own shampoo bar and bypass the plastic container along with the questionable ingredients! This recipe comes from The Natural Beauty Solution, a book full of simple, well-photographed DIY recipes.  What You’ll Need The first ingredient is 1 pound… 

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DIY Hand Milled Christmas Soap

November 28, 2014 by Andrea Fabry Leave a Comment

DIY Hand Milled Christmas Soap

This natural gift will delight any family member or friend! Hand milling soap allows you to enjoy the fun of creating soap without the hassle of working with lye. DIY Hand Milled Christmas Soap Andrea Fabry DIY Christmas Soap the Easy WayAll you need is some natural soap Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My… 

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How to Remove Stains Naturally

August 25, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 15 Comments

How to Remove Stains Naturally

Would you like to avoid harsh chemicals while tackling that stubborn carpet or laundry stain? In order to find the best solution, it’s helpful to consider the chemistry behind cleaning. On the pH scale, 7.0 is neutral. Anything above this is alkaline; anything below is acidic. Here are some examples of the pH factors of… 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, Natural Living Tagged With: borax, chemical-free, glycerin, natural, Natural Living, natural stain removal, soap, stain, vinegar, white, white vinegar

How to Make Your Natural Soap Last Longer

August 17, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 20 Comments

How to Make Your Natural Soap Last Longer

When you invest in a bar of natural soap, you may pay more in the short run, but more than likely you will benefit in the long term with softer skin. Your overall health will benefit as well since more than 60 percent of anything we put on our skin is absorbed into the body…. 

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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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