We currently have two little boys in cloth diapers. Our Cloth Diapering Routine began about two years ago, so we've established a pretty good system for using them on a daily basis. I've written a few posts on cloth diapers: A Cloth Diapering Q and A and Cloth Diapering | The Pros and Cons, but... Continue Reading →
The bleak winter season makes me crave all things cozy and inviting, including fragrances. While I enjoy filling my home with festive scents, I don't love the toxic ingredients found within air fresheners and candles. It's so easy to light Christmas candles and achieve that comfortable vibe, but did you know that synthetic fragrances are... Continue Reading →
As I write this post, the windows are wide open, sunshine is pouring into the house, and lemon essential oil is going in my diffuser. Can a person get many more spring vibes than that all at once? The scent of this oil instantly makes me feel refreshed and recharged to finished this day out... Continue Reading →
Mid-winter is here. The holidays have come and gone, but that doesn't mean our homes must become dreary and lifeless like the outside world seems to be! Pot Pourris are some of the best ways to fill a home with wonderful and safe fragrances. I even made a Christmas Pot Pourri Recipe if you're interested... Continue Reading →
I've spent the past 3 years progressively switching the chemical cleaners out of my house for safer, more natural options. I've already switched to products like Toilet Bowl Cleaner, DIY Natural All Purpose House Cleaner, DIY All Natural Linen Spray, DIY Non-Toxic Dusting Spray, and so much more. Glass cleaner was next on my list!... Continue Reading →
I've spent the past three years learning about conventional cleaning products and progressively ridding my home of as many as I can. If you take any time to research natural cleaners you'll soon find that baking soda is a major ingredient in the toxic-free cleaning world! So many of the cleaners I make myself contain... 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 →
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 →
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 →