I won’t be known for my housekeeping skills. I’m far better at tidying and organizing than actual cleaning. One of my least favorite chores used to be cleaning the sink. We make most of our toiletries products and one of the common ingredients in coconut oil. While it’s awesome for your body, it makes our sinks extra […]
How to Wind Down for Sleep After a Stressful Day with Kids
Everyone gets stressed. My biggest stressors are also my biggest joys. My kids. It’s no secret that my kids are terrible sleepers. And now that they’re active toddlers and preschoolers and they STILL don’t sleep, this mama finds herself pretty wired at the end of the day. It still boggles my mind that despite the […]
6 Ways You’re Throwing Money Away by NOT “Going Green”
Have you wanted to cut back on the chemicals in your life, but thought the products were a huge expense? Have you wanted to green up you life, but balked at the price tag? Well don’t despair. Here are six ways you can actually SAVE money by going the natural route. In fact, you’d be […]
DIY Essential Oils Blend for Sore Muscles
Am I the only one that turns into a complete baby when I wake up with a sore neck? Seriously, what a pain in the…well…neck! I’ve had some incredible success with this DIY essential oils blend for sore muscles. I tend to be suspicious of the placebo effect, but I’ve used this blend multiple times […]
Three Ways to Relieve Bug Bites Naturally
Despite our best efforts as parents, it’s inevitable that our children will be recipients of the dreaded bug bite. Not that we adults are immune! But my youngest son in particular tends to be the mosquitoes’ favorite snack. Since he’s only a year and a half old, he itches those things till they bleed. I’ve been desperate to […]
Homemade All Purpose Vinegar Cleaner
Inside you’ll find: A DIY All Purpose Cleaner made with only two ingredients! This post may contain affiliate links that help support my family. Read more about that here. My kitchen counters are pretty grimy. In my quest to Green Up My Life Without Getting Overwhelmed, I knew I’d need an all-purpose cleaner that was […]
Hippy Tip Tuesday: All Natural Glass Cleaner
My family has been slowly trying to eradicate the harmful chemicals in our lives. You can follow along in our journey to green up our lives WITHOUT getting overwhelmed. I’m admittedly not much of a clean freak. When thinking of replacing our household cleaners with more natural ones, thankfully, the list was not long. […]
Homemade Sunscreen
This post is part of the series “How to Green Up Your Life Without Getting Overwhelmed.” Check out this post is you’re looking for more natural toiletry recipes. I’ve finally gotten around to making some homemade sunscreen! This has been on my to-do list for an embarrassingly long time (a year and a […]
My Third (and Finally Successful) Attempt at the No Shampoo Craze
This post is part of the series “How to Green-Up Your Life Without Getting Overwhelmed.” Click here if you’re interested in more simple green toiletry solutions. This post may contain affiliate links that help support my family. Read more about that here. Usually I’m kinda proud of my different crunchy endeavors. But some things can give […]
DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe
Inside you’ll find: An easy DIY hand sanitizer recipe to keep germs at bay. This post may contain affiliate links that help support my family. Read more about that here. (I am not a doctor or a chemist. I have not done lab test or anything like that, so please use common sense and use […]