Companies often use marketing tactics to try and make you feel like you need a product to improve your life and create more convenience. The truth of the matter is, all of these things listed below, are really just scams to get you to spend more money on unnecessary material items. Of course you are free to spend your money how you please, but I do think it is important to be reminded that you don't have to spend unnecessary money to achieve the same results. Dryer sheets and

As a work from home mom that is in "Go Mode" from sun up until sun down, these easy and healthy snacks have helped me keep up my energy levels to get through busy days- all without making much of a mess in the kitchen either. Hard boiled eggs with a little salt and pepper Garbanzo beans ( I eat these either plain or with a splash of lemon juice!) Carrots with olive oil, vinegar and herbs. Onion powder, basil, oregano, garlic salt, parsley and black pepper are my favorite to a

Grounding is a technique that encompasses practicing activities that center and align your body, mind and soul, and reconnect your body with the Earth's natural frequency. During high stress situations, times where you feel overwhelmed or anxious, and in the winter time when you may get a little disconnected from the Earth due to spending more time indoors- grounding can be very beneficial to help align our physical, mental and spiritual being. Here is a list of my top 5 favo

Glass or stainless steel tea pot instead of tea bags and k-cups. Opt for loose leaf tea and coffee grounds or beans to grind yourself. Glass and ceramic cups and bowls over plastic. Stainless steel or silicone spatulas and spoons. Cotton napkins or cloths over single use paper napkins. Cast iron or stainless steel cookware instead of nonstick. Avocado Oil, Tallow, Ghee, Coconut Oil, Butter and Olive Oil instead of Canola Oil or Vegetable Oil. Reusable straws instead of single

Upon beginning my own non-toxic journey, cleaning products were one of the first few things I addressed. Through an abundance of research and even more trial and error, the following ingredients and recipes are what I have found to be the most effective, simple and safe for the majority of households. Ingredients Baking Soda Hydrogen Peroxide 151 Proof Vodka Distilled White Vinegar Washing Soda Borax Liquid Castile Soap Isopropyl/Rubbing Alcohol (Occasionally I use this type

Sometimes, a list makes everything a little easier to accomplish. If you are wanting to begin your journey practicing a more sustainable lifestyle, but don’t know where to start, I have put together a list of 10 easy and affordable sustainable swaps that you can make in your home today! Included in the list are general price points for each swap. Please note, it is possible to make swaps for $0 if maybe you know someone giving away some old pans or jars, but if you don't, the

Nearly everything you have ever purchased, still exists on this earth in some form or fashion. I'm not going to say never buy polyester again, because in this world, it would be difficult to completely eliminate polyester from your lifestyle. Minimization and Mindfulness are the key words in this scenario. If you care about your health or the world you around you, even in the slightest, I really really want you to take a few minutes out of your day to read this. Maybe even op