Dishwasher Detergent

Continuing along with the theme of cleaning up our homes and keeping them free of toxic chemicals, the next recipe I will post will be for dishwasher detergent. So many conventional detergents, from powders to liquid to pods, contain several ingredients that can be toxic to our health: things like hormone disruptors, carcinogens (cancer forming), …

DIY Liquid Dish Soap

My oldest son after enjoying some pasta and sauce, his favorite meal when he was two.  A rare moment of catching a smile and eye contact on camera!   Over time, little by little, we have slowly been transforming our entire lifestyle. It started almost six years ago, when I first learned to become a label reader. …

Stay Healthy This Flu Season – Naturally!

When it comes to discussing natural solutions and treatments to common ailments like the cold and the flu (and general wellness and illness prevention), there are many differing opinions: some supporting modern medicine with its frequent antibiotic use, over-the-counter medications, and other treatments; some who avoid conventional medicine at all cost and instead turn to …

A Trip to the Grocery Store

  I never used to give much thought to my weekly (or bimonthly) trips to the grocery store. I would make a list, try to find as much as I could on sale (or pick out the cheapest products, which usually meant the 89 cent pack of hot dogs or the chips for $0.99). When …

DIY Deep Hair Conditioner

This is a wonderful, creamy recipe for a natural deep hair treatment using essential oils.  It leaves your hair feeling moisturized and sleek, and it smells wonderful too!   DIY Deep Hair Conditioner 3 Tbs. virgin coconut oil 1 Tbs. avocado oil essential oils: 3 drops melaleuca, 3 drops lavender, and 4 drops rosemary   …