DIY Eco-friendly laundry detergent on a budget
As an earth-loving natural mama I aspire to exclusively use sustainable, healthy cleaning and personal care products. However as a single mom, the price tag for such products often excludes me from acquiring them. For this reason I have learned to make my own tailor-made products. Several years ago I stumbled upon a basic DIY […]
Confessions of a Reformed Candle Fanatic
3 Green Tips to Benefit Your Life & the Earth
3 Bold Green Living Tips that Will Improve Your Life & the Earth Image Copyright: Matthew Gibson / 123RF Stock Photo We recently published a post on 3 powerful and simple ways you can “go green” as you prepare for Earth Day. Did you incorporate those tips into your routine and are ready for “next-level” […]
Green Cleaning: 10 Essential Oils that Naturally Repel Insects
Ah, summertime! It’s that time of year to relax out on the porch, sip some lavender iced-tea, and watch the sun slowly dip behind the tree line. But if there’s one thing that can snap you straight out of that soothing summer bliss, it’s mosquitoes and other creepy crawlies found around your home! If you’ve […]
8 Eucalyptus Life Hacks You’ll Love
Green Cleaning: 8 Eucalyptus Life Hacks You’ll Love The best thing about essential oils: they’re incredibly versatile. An essential oil kit with a few key oils can be a “one-stop-shop” for holistic wellness. In my seemingly endless battle to cut the clutter, I love when a product can work on multiple levels and make life […]
Green Cleaning: 8 Eucalyptus Life Hacks You’ll Love
The best thing about essential oils: they’re incredibly versatile. An essential oil kit with a few key oils can be a “one-stop-shop” for holistic wellness. In my seemingly endless battle to cut the clutter, I love when a product can work on multiple levels and make life a bit simpler (come on, who doesn’t love […]
Green Cleaning: Why We Love Lavender Essential Oil
Ahh, lavender! It is absolutely one of my favorite flowers and essential oils. I became addicted to lavender 15 years ago during our first Summer Study Abroad Program in Provence. I love it so much that I even started my own sustainable lavender farm! This purple, peaceful flower is most associated with relaxation, sleep support, […]
Trade Toxic Cleaners for Natural Essential Oils
Who doesn’t love the feeling of a freshly clean and sparkling home? But a long day of spring cleaning with harsh chemical products can take a toll on your body, zapping the luster right out of that “fresh and clean” feeling. What if you could make cleaning fun? Or at the very least, smell good? […]