When we sleep on the wrong pillow or in the wrong way or on a bad mattress, we feel terrible in the morning, even with eight hours in bed. What’s the value of your pillow? Your pillow might determine how your shoulders, neck, and back feel, how well you recover after a workout, how cranky Read this article…
How to Find Safe Sunscreen Ingredients
I’ve done hundreds of hours of research on sunscreens. I’ve visited the local morning news multiple times to share sunscreen information. And most importantly, my family and I have tested over 120 natural mineral sunscreens over the last ten years, rigorously applying two brands every time we go out in the sun, examining each formula Read this article…
Xero Shoes Review: Best Indoor Shoes, Hiking Shoes for Summer or Daily Sneakers
Do you wear shoes inside because it makes you feel more productive, or you need to keep your feet warm because we live in a freezing climate like me here in Michigan? I’ve worn inside shoes for many, many years, but recently I’ve learned how terrible most shoes are for our feet, our posture, and Read this article…
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe
Let’s talk about the greatest dinner ever: Burrito bowls. Why are burrito bowls the best? For these reasons: Family-friendly (who doesn’t love tacos? Serial killers. That’s who.) Budget-friendly (beans and rice!) Allergy-friendly (GF? No problem. DF? Use guacamole or this easy cashew cream sauce – game changer) Flexible (eat it plain, make it into tacos, Read this article…
What You Need to Know About Reef-Safe Sunscreen
If you just want the quick guide to the best reef-safe sunscreens, see my top recommended brands on my sunscreen review! If you want to know why it’s important to use reef-safe sunscreens and why you can’t trust the big brands to look out for the environment then keep reading! We all know that sometimes Read this article…
Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe (Stevia or Honey Sweetened)
Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe (Stevia or Honey Sweetened)
When athletes are working out, they’re losing sweat and expending energy. The purpose of a “sports drink” is to replace that liquid as well as other necessary electrolytes and carbs to keep the athlete’s energy up as they continue to exert themselves (or recover). Even just being out in the heat can lead to dehydration, Read this article…
Natural Wasp Killer
Natural Wasp Spray: We Got Rid of our Wasps, No Raid Required!
Looking for a natural wasp killer that won’t hurt you in the process? I’ve got your solution for how to get rid of wasps! Long pants and a hoodie sweatshirt on a 95-degree day? You bet, if you’re trying to get rid of wasps (just remember not to nab the bees!). I hope you didn’t Read this article…
8 Things I Put in the Tomato Planting Hole
How to Plant Tomatoes: 8 Things I Put in the Tomato Planting Hole
Gardening is a great way to have access to fresh food all summer long and I think tomatoes are essential in every garden! While they grow without much hassle, there are a couple of tips that will help you get the most fruit possible off of every plant and it all starts with learning how Read this article…
How to Treat a Tick Bite Naturally
How to Treat a Tick Bite Naturally
I shared here about how to remove a tick safely, but what is a naturally minded person to do after a tick has been removed? Are there any natural remedies for tick bites? I told my husband he would have been naturally selected out of the human race had he been born in the south Read this article…
Toxins Hiding In Hand Sanitizers
Natural Hand Sanitizers: Best Choices and Dangers of Conventional Sanitizer
In America, the land of excess, it’s been a surprising feeling to have anything in short supply, nonetheless completely out. When toilet paper was impossible to find, we discussed how to make homemade reusable toilet paper. When meat was absent from many store shelves, we talked about strategies to stretch your meat supply. I didn’t Read this article…
Naturally Get Rid of Ants
How to Naturally Get Rid of Ants in your House
Wondering how to naturally get rid of ants in your house? A homemade insecticidal natural ant spray for hand-to-hand combat, a homemade ant trap to catch them all, and various “lines ants won’t cross” to keep them out or contained are all found here! No toxic or expensive ingredients! It’s possible to even make your Read this article…
