Did you know that 300 million tons of plastic is produced each year, and 90% of it is unrecycled? I was shocked when I read that plastic requires a great deal of virgin resources to produce. These resources are many, including liquid petroleum gases, natural gas liquids and natural gas. The less plastic we can use in our homes, the… Read More
Use THIS Natural Fabric Softener Instead! {It’s healthier and cheaper}
How Liquid Fabric Softener & Dryer Sheets Work The purpose of liquid fabric softener & dryer sheets is to apply a thin waxy layer to your clothing. This water-proof layer makes your clothes FEEL softer. However, it’s not a great product. For you OR your washing machine! There’s a better alternative out there for you, which is a natural fabric… Read More
Is Your Addiction to Disposable Items Wasting You Money?
We live in a world of convenience. And it is SO NICE! Life is easy when there are so many ‘grab-go-and-throw’ items available today. What is astonishing though is that this is still a very ‘new’ way to live. It’s only with the industrial age, and the revolution of transportation and technology, that we have as many products available to… Read More
How Ditching Plastic Straws Can Make You A Better Human
Have you noticed this big new movement that’s been sweeping across the nation, over plastic straws? This topic keeps popping up in my news feed, on my YouTube channel, and on the news. There’s one particular video of a Sea Turtle with a straw stuck in its nose that you may have seen. There are many reasons why plastic straws… Read More
This Everyday Item Helps You Do Less Laundry
Laundry. Such a dirty word (quite literally!). It never goes away. The mountains make you wonder: is there any hope? I hear ya. The amount of laundry in our lives is basically unfair. But what if I told you that there was a way to do less laundry? Are you on the edge of your seat yet? There really is… Read More
How To Make Your Tap Water Taste Better AND Increase Its Health Benefits
Raise your hand if you LOVE the taste of chlorinated city water. Yeah, I’m pretty sure I hear crickets! We all want FRESH tasting water that doesn’t have a chemical smell or lingering chlorine taste! Do you long for something that can make your tap water taste better ? For many of you city dwellers out there, this is just… Read More
Best Tip Ever for Easy Shaving
Shaving can be a nuisance, because you not only need to do it so frequently, but it’s kinda awkward, right? This is me: I stand in the shower, fumble with slippery shaving cream or soap, lather it on, then turn the water off so it doesn’t get accidentally rinsed off (I have a single shower, so it’s very narrow). But consequently,… Read More
7 Easy Ways to A Greener Baby
Don’t worry. I’m not talking about a green-colored baby! I’m talking about an eco-friendly baby! Obviously, your baby is not going to make the choices to be green. But in our chemical laden society, our babies are exposed to chemicals right from conception! So we, as mothers, have the opportunity to make the choices for them. Part of the problem with… Read More
Homemade Bleach Alternative
Before summer is over and clothes-line drying weather comes to an end, I have to share one of my favorite laundry recipes! Bleach used to be a regular cast member in my laundry saga. I added a good sized glug to every load of whites, to whiten and brighten and keep them from looking greyish. I don’t use bleach to… Read More
Use THIS, Not THAT! Norwex Window Cloth vs. Window Cleaner
Today we’re going to explore the dangers of Window Cleaner. This is one chemical cleaner that has always irritated my body. Not only is it a hassle to play “beat the clock” as you attempt to clean every corner of the window before the spray drips to the bottom, but the smell is so strong, I was always putting off… Read More
Use THIS, Not That! Norwex Dryer Balls vs. Dryer Sheets
Dryer sheets are one product I am so happy to have replaced in my household. I used to use them because I hated pulling static-filled clothes out of the dryer, but as I read more about the dangers of dryer sheets, I began to realize it just wasn’t worth the risk. Sure, dryer sheets & liquid fabric softeners eliminate static… Read More
Use This, NOT That! Norwex Dusting Mitt vs Dusting Chemicals
In today’s edition of “Use THIS not THAT!”, we’re going to be comparing the Norwex Dusting Mitt vs Dusting Chemicals. It shocked me to see that so many dusting products received a “D” rating from the Environmental Working Group’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning, particularly the dusting wipes. What can be so dangerous about a pack of cloths that are designed… Read More