If you have a chronic illness, leaky gut, or other health issue that has lead you to homesteading, you’re in good company. When I plan my homesteading goals, one of the questions I ask myself is, “Will this help reduce the cost of healthy food for us?” Healthy food is necessary for me to get through each […]
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How to Switch to Organic Beauty Products
Being natural doesn’t mean you have to be haggardly! Sorry for shouting guys but seriously — I have struggled with this feeling for a long time and finally realized: you can have an organic beauty routine that makes you feel girly/beautiful/put together, you really can! Organic and natural products definitely work differently than conventional ones and there […]
Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipe (Safe for Kids Too!)
Looking for a homemade hand sanitizer recipe? I’m not as big into DIYing as I used to be. At first, it was fun to make deodorant and lip balm, but two kids and a business later I’ve had to simplify. I still make these things, but when I do they have to fit these guidelines: […]
Homemade Natural Deodorant Recipe That Won’t Melt
About a year ago I decided to finally stop using commercial deodorant. I just couldn’t ignore all of the negative health implications anymore (I’ve also started making my own lip balm, hair detangler, and hair rinse!). Why I Don’t Use Commercial Antiperspirants Antiperspirants contain aluminum, which physically blocks the sweat glands. Aluminum has been deemed a […]