Winter temperatures are here and Christmas is oh-so-close. It is the time of year when we all crave the warmth and comfort of home. Making home a cozy and inviting space relies heavily on good smells. It's so easy to light Christmas candles and achieve that comfortable vibe, but did you know that synthetic fragrances... Continue Reading →
We all enjoy fresh smelling room! Febreeze makes it so easy to get a nice scent with very minimal effort. But did you know that many of those air freshening bottles at the grocery store are filled with toxic chemicals that are terrible for breathing in? Unfortunately, it's true. So many of the products we... Continue Reading →
Making my own home cleaners and various products has given me more peace of mind and also saved me some pennies! The great thing about DIY home products is that they usually use a lot of the same basic ingredients. This powder laundry detergent only requires three ingredients (and you can find them at your... Continue Reading →
Cast iron is an old fashioned kitchen tool that I implemented into my cooking last year. I'm still new to the whole system, but a year of use will teach you a lot! I really struggled to get a proper seasoning on my skillet when I first began cooking with it. I made mistakes like... Continue Reading →
As I continue towards ridding my home of as many harsh chemicals as possible, dish soap is next on the list. I began using a toxic-free all purpose cleaner a few years ago and still find it extremely effective! I then like to freshen up any linens with my natural linen spray and remove any... Continue Reading →
I utilize stain removers for my carpets on a regular basis. A certain mobile baby boy tends to leave behind trails of spit up as he scampers around the house. But thats ok because I found a homemade solution for cleaning up those messes! I knew that I didn't want just any carpet cleaning product... Continue Reading →
Spring cleaning is upon my household. It's time to scrub the cabinets, mop the floors, wash the windows, rearrange furniture, and do a deep dusting of every surface in the house. I prefer to utilize natural, non-toxic cleaners in my home so I can have peace of mind about the chemicals I'm exposing my family... Continue Reading →
I enjoy the smell of freshly cleaned sheets, pillows, blankets, and fabric-covered furniture. One way to eliminate odors between washes is by utilizing a linen spray. They provide a quick and pleasant aroma to any space! I used to spray Febreeze all over my home, but the long lists of harsh chemicals weighed on my... Continue Reading →
I began purging my home of harsh chemicals a few years ago and some of the first things to go were all the various household cleaners. Since that time I've created non-toxic solutions such as Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Linen Spray, Carpet Stain Remover, Natural Febreeze, and much more! I quickly discovered that I could either... Continue Reading →