Tag: homemade

If you've read some of my recent posts, then you'll recognize that I have been on a campaign to eliminate harsh chemicals from my home cleaners, beauty products, and food. I've gradually been replacing those bad ingredients with all-natural ones. Our Chemical-Free Food Movement This movement began with our food. My...

When those pesky mosquitoes and sneaky no-see-ums come out, you can’t swat them away fast enough! While traditional bug spray or citronella candles help, they can be loaded with harmful and even toxic ingredients!  Although DEET has been approved by the EPA, it has been known to disrupt endocrine functions,...

Mama, running around after you kids or chauffeuring them across town is work. And hard work makes you sweat! You probably put on deodorant every morning (except for those motherhood days...you know which ones we’re talking about!). But should you? Have you ever considered what chemicals you’re applying to your...

Most people assume that their toilet has more germs than anywhere else in their home. Yes, that’s where you do your business, which can get messy when you’re potty training kids or fighting the inevitable winter stomach bug. It looks dirty every few days, and possibly gets cleaned more...

Mama, have your kids read the book Everyone Poops? Perhaps there should be an adult counterpart titled Everyone Sweats. Sweating is a natural process for your body to regulate temperature. When dogs overheat, they pant; when humans overheat, they sweat. What’s sweat? Sweat is a bodily fluid produced from your sweat...