Nature amazingly has given us plants that repel insects of all kinds – you can harness that power easily in your own homemade bug spray to avoid unnecessary commercial chemicals. I’m not sure what scares me the most – bugs …

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Reasons to make your own dishwasher rinse agent: Rinse Aids at the store are expensive!  Those tiny bottles cost so much and are used up quickly when you refill your dishwasher compartment.  This recipe costs less than a dollar to …

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Once I made homemade laundry detergent, I realized I could easily make my own dishwasher detergent and rinse aid as well.  It is super simple to mix this recipe (minus the water) as a simple powder you could scoop into your …

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  It’s that time of year again!  Stores are running out of pencils, binders, crayons, glue sticks as tons of people are scrambling to get them in time.  Whether your children are off to school for the first time, graduating to the …

Six “Essentials” for Back to School (Oils for Education) Read more »

Just when you thought oil pulling couldn’t get any more amazing… About eight months ago, I (attempted to) implement a beneficial Ayurvedic regimen known as “oil pulling” into my daily routine. I shared what I had learned and experienced in the …

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  Making your own soap can sometimes be a difficult process, but using this simple, natural hand soap recipe couldn’t be any easier!  It is a great place to start if you are interested in making your own homemade products. You Will Need: …

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    Ah, playdates.  Let’s take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of hosting a playdate in your home. Pros: Child interaction Parent interaction Reason to REALLY clean your house before everyone comes. Cons: Child interaction likely …

Host Healthy Playdates with Thieves Oil (My All-Purpose Disinfecting Spray Recipe) Read more »