I actually get excited about doing laundry – yes, you heard me right! – when I get a chance to use my own natural products for literally pennies. Now I know what you’re thinking. I must have all kinds of…
Give Green Cleaning A Go!
Great at buying organic foods? Careful about exercising? Use only natural make-up? But still haven’t tried green cleaning? Well, if you haven’t used eco-friendly cleaning products, give it some serious consideration. Using natural and non-toxic cleaning products and tools is…
Triclosan: A Chemical to Avoid
What does toothpaste, bedding, toys, dish soap, and facial wash all have in common? They could all potentially contain Triclosan! Triclosan is an antibacterial and bacteriocidal agent that is added to an insane number of consumer goods from cleaning products…
Got stress? Try meditation!
Have you been on the fence about giving meditation a try? Well, a new study by UCLA scientists could very well convince you to pull out your yoga mat and start meditating today. Several studies have shown how meditation can…
DIY Clay Mask for Mosquito Bites — A Great Homemade Treatment that Works!
Our family just enjoyed a trip to Washington, D.C., for the most part, that is. With 100° temps and humid nights we were unlucky enough to encounter mosquitoes. Lots of them. Unfortunately, my daughter has what could almost be considered…
Cocoa: Good for the Skin
Did you know that in addition to that bottle of sunscreen, eating some raw cocoa can boost your skin’s ability to fight UV radiation? A German study published in the American Society for Nutrition Journal showed that ingesting high flavanol-rich…
Give Vinegar a Try! It’s Useful for Green Cleaning, Doing the Laundry, & More
You’ll be impressed with how effectively it works. Do you think that vinegar is only for cooking? Well, if you’re not aware, it’s great for cleaning! In fact, it’s the top ingredient in green cleaning as you can easily clean…
Honey: A Sweet Beauty Aid
As I watched a dozen or so bees buzz around the borage flowers in my herb garden, I was reminded of how vital bees are to our environment, our health, and of course, our beauty. After all, they’re responsible for creating…
Need a New Cleaning Buddy?
Meet Eco-Me’s Green Cleaning Product Line. While perusing the green cleaning section at my local Whole Foods Market, I recently discovered Eco-Me‘s natural cleaning products line. New to the store, each bright, colorful product had friendly names in large, bold…
Tea for Sunburns
Tea for sunburns? Yes, tea. The next time you get a burn, raid your tea cupboard. Black tea, blackberry, and raspberry leaf tea are especially good since they have tannins in them which have anti-inflammatory effects and help heal burns, especially oozing…