If you've been interested in natural living for any length of time, you've probably considered switching to natural deodorant. You may have also heard that it can be a difficult switch to make. Since transitioning from conventional deodorant to natural deodorant can be somewhat tricky, it's important to know why you are doing it.  It's pretty tough to do something difficult when we don't have a good enough reason, right? Today we will discuss the top three reasons to make the switch and I'll share my best tips for making it easier.  So, let's get right to it: Why use...

Natural remedies can feel intimidating at times.  Many seem simple enough to make, but it's easy to wonder if you are doing it correctly.  When it comes to our health and the health of our loved ones, we want to get it right. It's a little scary when you first start out, not knowing exactly how to prepare home remedies and feeling uncertain about how to administer them.  But, with a little practice, you can get the hang of it.  That said, you may not want to make your own remedies, which is completely valid. Or maybe you do want to, but...

If you have tired muscles, Arnica and St. John's Wort are your best friends. A simple salve is one of the best ways to apply these herbs topically. The salve can be further enhanced by adding comfrey or cayenne, depending on your needs. Add comfrey for a gentler salve. Opt for cayenne in you'd like to create a warming version. Mountain Rose Herbs' Arnica and St. John’s Herbal Oil makes it super quick and easy to prepare this salve. Arnica and St. John’s Herbal Oil is already infused and ready to go. You could easily dilute it with olive oil...

We all want our homes to look as appealing as possible – and, more than that – to actually feel comforting, uplifting, and cosy, as well. To that end, we all typically go to some pretty significant lengths to decorate our homes with ornaments and trinkets that we find appealing, and to ensure that we have the kinds of appliances in place that can make our lives a bit easier and more blissful. Unfortunately, though, home ornaments, appliances, and other goods, are not immune from the issues of pollution and environmental unfriendliness that affect so many goods on the market...

DIY green cleaning is a great way to reduce the toxins in your home. Get started easily with a few simple ingredients and recipes.  This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The wonderful thing about green cleaning is that is doesn't take much more effort than cleaning with toxic chemicals. If you're making your own cleaning products, you'll save money too! Another bonus: using natural, non-toxic cleaners means my kids can help with cleaning tasks! No need to worry about locking up harmful cleaning supplies. And I don't have to do all the cleaning myself....

Quick and easy DIY Green Cleaning recipes for floors, walls, windows, bathroom, kitchen, and more.    Use these natural homemade cleaners to reduce toxins in your home and save you time and money.       We covered the reasons why you might want to make your own cleaners here. If you're not sure you'd like to make your own, read that post to help you figure out if making cleaning products is right for you.  Once you've decided you want to make natural cleaners, it's time to gather your ingredients.  You'll need: white vinegar Castile soap baking soda hydrogen peroxide...

With the myriad of carrier oils and base oils available today, how do you know how to choose the right carrier oil for homemade skin care products? This handy guide will help you select the carrier oil that's right for your skin type and well-suited to the specific skincare product you are making (whether it be body scrubs, facial serums, body butters, lotions, creams, or anything else). But first, what are carrier oils? Carrier oils are botanical oils derived from vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, and kernels. Often used to dilute essential oils for topical application, carrier oils are also a...

At some point in your natural living journey, it's likely you will begin to look for ways to treat illness with natural remedies. This can be overwhelming as it's often an area in which we have little experience. But with a little research. it's relatively easy to get your holistic and natural medicine cabinet set up and ready to go. I know as I started to research and use natural remedies, I felt uneasy at times wondering if these natural versions would work. I also wondered if I could do any harm. What if I chose the wrong remedy? What...

In 5 ways to detoxify your home and body we briefly discussed on the topic of using plants to clean the air in your home. Today I'm diving in a little deeper . . . Most of us spend a lot of time indoors these days. While our home may feel clean and cozy, it’s important to consider the quality of the air we breathe. There are many reasons the air in our home may not be optimal. Here are a few: Our home has poor ventilation Synthetic materials such as furniture, carpet, and paint emit chemicals into the air....