Our oral health is so vital to the overall health of our bodies, which is why we strive to take great care of our mouths. This involves the obvious brushing of teeth, oil pulling, and avoiding harmful chemicals by making our own toothpaste. But if we aren’t vigilant about keeping our actually toothbrushes clean, then […]
How to Store Herbs
If you’re living a more holistic lifestyle, chances are you have stores of natural remedies and health supporters like honey, essential oils, and herbs on hand. These, and more, are all great ways to support the immune system and treat everyday health issues in a gentler way. In order to preserve items like organic herbs, […]
How to Grow Your Own Herbs
I remember watching my grandfather till the ground to plant his garden. I remember watching him plant seeds and faithfully tend that garden while small sprouts of vegetables began to make their existence known. I remember standing in that garden with my grandma, admiring all that we were about to pick. I remember washing and […]
A Happiness Jar
As we begin a new year, many folks are making all kinds of resolutions. Some are set on breaking bad habits, while others are determined to add new good habits. Whoever you stand on that scale, we think a happiness jar is a fantastic idea. You see, along with Vitamin D and nutrient-dense foods, practicing […]
A Pillow that Helps You Live Longer?
Earlier this year, I was given the chance to try the Live Longer Pillow. At first, I was skeptical and wondered what about this pillow would live up to the claim of helping users live longer. As I often do, I researched the materials used in the pillow and was surprised what I found. […]
Awesome Healthy Cookbooks
There’s something about cookbooks that makes me feel extra domestic. I can remember flipping through my grandma’s old cookbooks while watching her whip up recipes she had memorized long ago. I had so much fun discovering new dishes, and even familiar dishes like meatloaf and pizza with a different spin. I love old cookbooks and […]
Simple Ways to Declutter
No matter how hard we try to keep things clean, organized, and our belongingsĀ under control, we as people just seem to collect so much stuff over short periods of time. I think most of us have at least one junk drawer, junk closet, or even a junk room where all the miscellaneous items that do […]
How to Meal Plan
You’ve heard it before: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. This concept is really no different when it comes to planning your meals for your family. By taking the time to formulate a workable meal plan, you will be able to better buy real food on a budget and save you time […]
How to Extend the Life of Natural Soap
When it comes to living a natural lifestyle, an area of many people’s lives that calls for a revamp is their personal care items. Most store-bought beauty products contain harsh chemicals and toxins that, once you realize what their consequences are, you will want to stay far away from. Thus, making your own personal care […]
Tomato Canning Quick Reference Guide
When it comes to eating a real food diet, growing your own food is one way to ensure the quality of your food while saving you money in the long run as well. Gardening can also be a terrific learning experience for the kids and can help relieve stress. When harvest time roles around, you […]