Making natural living easy.
This post may include affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I’ll earn a small fee at no extra cost to you.Does it ever feel like your kitchen is drowning in plastic? Me too. This was just one cupboard in our kitchen–a jumbled mess of containers, lids, and mixing bowls. It was impossible to find the right lid for the right container, and when you grabbed one bowl, everything else
Have you ever been stuck trying to figure out a stocking stuffer or gifts for your green-and-natural friend? They don’t want something made from plastic. They’d rather have a nice handwritten letter than a scented candle. And please don’t give them stuff from those overpriced bath stores. If you do, you’ll get a lecture on parabens, endocrine disruptors, and phthalates. Not exactly the ingredients for a merry Christmas! Never fear…here
These delicious soft pretzels are a snap to make, and so much tastier than the ones at the mall. Take a bite of a homemade pretzel, fresh out of the oven, and you’ll never go back. The kids have entered a new stage in life, that I’m going to call The Always Hungry Phase. Even my rib-sticking Oatmeal-Cinnamon Waffles don’t fill them up like they used to. (I can see
How do you choose the best water filter system for your family’s needs? There’s a big difference between a water filter and a water purifier, and believe me–you want a water purifier. A zillion years ago, we got a Brita water filter pitcher as a wedding present. It was quite the cool thing at the time. We thought it was neat, but eventually we got tired of spending money on
I beat the flu in 24 hours, using only natural remedies–and you can too! Stay away from synthetic medicines and their unpredictable side effects. Now that I’m in my 40s *cough* I’m starting to learn a few things: Ice cream tastes better than skinny feels. My kitchen will never look like a magazine. My body knows when it needs a break. One particular day last month, I got off work
Football season always causes my house to fill up with hungry guys. Hubby’s friends love to come over and watch the games, hang out, and eat all kinds of snacks. If they were left to their own devices, they’d probably eat pizza rolls and warm up a jar of Cheez Whiz to dip them in. (ACK) This year, I’m replacing the chemical-laden snacks they are used to eating with healthier,
Thank you Blue Shield of California for sponsoring this post. They are committed to health and wellness, and they believe in tackling health issues before they start. Does it seem like everyone in your house gets sick in the fall? The kids catch a cold at school, they bring it home, and before you know it—everyone is coughing, sniffling, and feeling gross. Great news! Here are the best natural ways
October is time for soup and sweaters, falling leaves and scarves. You might think that it’s too cold to garden—but it’s not! There are lots of tasty vegetables you can plant in October. All of these vegetables can handle the cold weather just fine. And everyone will be impressed with your gardening skill when you’re harvesting fresh veggies in the winter. 😉 This list of vegetables is specifically for Zone
There’s an answer for us scaredy-cat soapmakers who want to make soap without using lye! This method is easy and safe to do with kids around. Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? Makes sense when you think about it. That’s why it’s so important for me to stay away from chemical cleaners, and choose my personal care products wisely. I’ve read quite a
You won’t believe how easy it is to grow garlic–all you need is a sunny spot and these important tips. You’ll never have to buy garlic from the store again! Garlic is amazingly easy to grow, and is one of the few crops that never fails me. I’ve grown it for several years in our backyard garden and always end up with a great harvest. It’s a good thing, too,
Want to attract hummingbirds to your garden? Make this easy hummingbird food and enjoy watching them fly around like little jewels in the sun. These amazing photos are courtesy of Meagan at TheHummingbirdPhotographer.com. Our family loves feeding and watching the birds in our backyard. Our birdbath and seed feeder have lots of guests all season long, but my absolute favorites are the hummingbirds. Here in Sacramento we mostly see Anna’s
Make amazing, low carb spaghetti sauce for spaghetti squash, meatballs, zoodles, and more with this easy recipe. Sometimes reading ingredient labels can be a real bummer. Take spaghetti sauce, for example. Prego has 9 grams of sugar in each serving, and Ragu has 8 grams of sugar! If you’re eating low-carb or want to reduce your sugar intake, that can be a real surprise. Hubby is eating low-carb, so I
