Shopping for organic foods has fallen on the defense for consumers as we need to be pro-active in finding truly pure products. For decades, the Organic Foods Industry has been self-regulating industry, but recently has come under guidance of the USDA. Some are not sure this has been the best step for really protecting consumers […]
DIY Reclaimed Furniture With Eco-Friendly Materials
I’ve been re-thinking my approach with some DIY projects for a while. I know the risks of adding new fabrics, paints and materials to my home and don’t really want to contribute to more indoor air pollution, I want to lessen it. In the past I may have been quick to get a project done […]
Is Your Soap a Drug? Simple DIY Foaming Soap & Bubble Bath Without the Chemicals
You read food labels and know what you are eating, read the packaging on over the counter the counter drugs for dosage and safety information. Do you know what is in your soaps and lotions? Cosmetics and personal care products are currently not listed as being regulated by the FDA. The only exceptions are […]
5 DIY and Remodeling Materials Everyone Should Replace With Greener Alternatives
I’ve been pretty busy this month getting our house set up for homeschooling. I’ve done quite a few DIY projects that have been on my To Do list for a while. I love to use reclaimed and recycled materials to upcycle into useful home goods. If I can re-use, refinish or re-purpose something I’ll try […]
Simple Egg Dyes From Natural Ingredients
There are a lot of natural dye recipes on the internet for Easter eggs. The results can be brilliant, but the what does it really take to create them? Read on to find out some of the easiest ways to color your eggs without chemical dyes. I’ve considered vegetable dyes for a while, it’s something […]
DIY Chocolate Spa – Natural Recipes for Face & Body
If you can’t eat it don’t put it on your skin. This perspective has made it easy for me to select greener, more natural, pure options in skin care and food. I love to create a home spa with products from my kitchen, the results are purer and fresher than any store bought product when you […]
14 Practical, Natural Resources to Have on Hand BEFORE Cold & Flu Strikes
This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. If you have a cold or flu, see a medical doctor who can prescribe medicine to treat you. This article is for entertainment purposes only. Living a natural, more pure life is really just about […]