Once I started making my own cleaners, it just made sense to start cleaning up my cleaning supplies, too, by switching to reusable towels and other cleaning implements. It saves me money and it’s better for the environment. I traded out all of my Swiffer pads for a few crocheted dusting pads, and I cut down some […]
Month: April 2015
My Gateway Oil: the Respiratory Blend
I was introduced to essential oils in the summer of 2013 by the doula I hired while preparing to have my baby. I had been struggling with a weak respiratory system for most of my life. Pregnancy was no different, except that I was much more cautious about what I put in or on my body. […]
Don’t Claw Your Eyes Out!
It’s that time of year again. We’re stocking up on Kleenex. And just the other day, I said to my husband, “don’t claw your eyes out!” Sound familiar? Many people find their immune systems overreact to typically harmless substances in the environment during certain seasons, sending histamine production into overdrive. Here are 6 natural solutions for […]
DIY Natural Cleaning Basics
Popular cleaning supplies often contain endocrine disruptors and other harmful chemicals. When I realized how easy it was to make my own laundry detergent, I figured making the rest of my cleaning supplies wouldn’t be that hard. So after some trial and error, I came up with several natural cleaning solutions that I love. It’s […]
How to Save Money on Healthcare
It’s no secret that healthcare costs are skyrocketing. The graph to the left comes from this column posted by the Wall Street Journal, which states “a surprising percentage of people with private insurance … simply do not have the resources to pay their deductibles and will either have to put off care or incur medical debt.” […]