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DIY Natural Dishwasher Detergent Recipes
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe You can make your own natural dishwashing detergent that’s eco friendly and non-toxic in less than five minutes with these two recipes – one is a liquid and one is a powder recipe. You’ll also learn about the toxins in dishwasher detergents and why it’s important to buy or make your […]
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DIY Natural Reusable Disinfecting Wipes
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Making your own natural reusable disinfecting wipes is so easy, you’ll probably be hitting yourself for not trying it sooner, especially with my no-sew tutorial! Not only are they all-natural, they are also super cheap to make and are eco friendly since you can resuse them, reducing trash not only from the wipes […]
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How to Prepare for Quarantines as a Natural Mom
During uncertain times and the sick season of winter, it’s wonderful to be a natural mama – we are preppers and are ready for whatever may come! I have ingredients to cook real food from scratch always on-hand (even if grocery shelves are bare) and I have a natural health cabinet full of essential oils […]
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DIY Natural Fabric Stain Remover Recipe
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe A quick and easy recipe for a natural fabric stain remover for laundry care that is safe, nontoxic, hypoallergenic and effective! I’ve been wanting to make a non-toxic stain remover for a while, and just finally got around to it! This will join my non-toxic and gentle laundry detergent and natural fabric […]
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7 Natural Ingredients that Can Clean (Almost) Anything In Your House
Did you know it only takes a few inexpensive ingredients to make robust natural cleaning products for your home? Things like baking soda, Castile Soap, vinegar, Hydrogen Peroxide and more! Because there are so many toxins in household cleaners, I’ve been buying and using these natural cleaning ingredients and recipes since 2011 and haven’t looked […]
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DIY Natural Disinfecting Spray Recipe
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Here’s an all natural disinfecting spray recipe using just three simple ingredients – rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide and essential oils. Use it on your countertops, cutting boards, toilet seats, doorknobs, faucets and more without worrying about toxins! Top 10 Cleaning and Laundry Recipes This recipe is part of a 10-part series […]
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DIY Natural Degreasing Spray Recipe
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe A safe, effective, and natural DIY degreasing spray recipe that cleans those tough jobs in our homes like ovens, stovetops, grills and more! Top 10 Cleaning and Laundry Recipes This DIY Natural Degreasing Spray recipe is part of a 10-part series of natural cleaning and laundry recipes. You can find a […]
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DIY Natural Laundry Detergent Recipes
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Here are two options for safe, natural laundry detergent recipes that are easy to make at home and save you a lot of money! They are also hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, preservative and dye free, eco friendly, and biodegradable! They use ingredients like Castile Soap, Sal Suds, Super Washing Soda and Baking Soda. […]
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How to Stop the Mom Guilt – Affirmations for Moms
I used to feel guilty about doing any little sort of thing for myself – from getting a haircut, to working out, to buying a new purse, to watching Netflix while my husband puts the kids to bed, to going out for a girl’s night. Actually, I still sometimes feel guilt for these things but […]
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FOR GIRLS WITH CURLY HAIR
Types of Clarifying Shampoos
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe When you do the Curly Girl Method and use gentle sulfate-free shampoos, buildup can happen quickly and clarifying, for most of us, becomes necessary to continue having healthy, beautiful curls. Here’s how I do it gently and effectively! What are Clarifying Shampoos? Clarifying shampoos are used to get rid of build-up […]
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Teaching Your Child to Care for Their Curly Hair
Curly hair is beautiful and fun, and it should be celebrated rather than scorned. However, it can also be hard to care for. That’s why it’s important to teach children with naturally curly hair the best methods for nurturing it at a young age. Many people grow up not knowing the best ways to manage […]
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Natural Remedies for Dry, Flaky Scalp
Dandruff and flakes are so embarrassing – none of us wants a dry, flaky, itchy scalp! But many people suffer from it so here are my top natural remedies to heal it and be happier with your scalp! 1. Use Natural Products Become an ingredient detective when it comes to your hair products! I have […]
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Curly Hair Accessory Must-Haves
Here are my favorite curly hair accessory must-haves! From diffusers, to shower caps, to sleeping protection like bonnets and pillowcases, to brushes and piks, I’ve covered it all here in one post! Click on the product link to see each product on Amazon and make sure to scroll down to the bottom to download my […]
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Ingredients to Avoid in Curly Hair Products
It can be so confusing to know which ingredients are healthy for your curly hair, and which ingredients to avoid in curly hair products. You might feel like you have to become a chemist just to decipher the labels! To save you time and research, you can benefit from my research instead. Make sure to […]
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Best Styling Products for High & Low Porosity Hair
It can be so confusing to know which products will work for our curly hair as there are many on the market now! And we really don’t want to waste our money, so how do we know which ones will for for us? The secret is knowing your hair porosity and more about ingredients. Here’s […]
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My 7 Tips to Protect Your Curls While Swimming
I’ve been protecting my curls since I was a little girl from the damaging effects of the sun, salt water and chlorine and I figured it was time I share my secrets tips about how to protect your curlswhile swimming with you! Last week we went to Great Wolf Lodge, which is an amazing indoor […]
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Top 4 Tips for Curly Hair Volume
Follow my curly hair tips to get more volume from the root with these simple techniques that I use for my hair! With just a few tweaks and no extra time, you can also achieve more voluminous curls! I Used to Be Scared of Volume! Volume is something I used to be scared of and […]
Read MoreHow to Know Your Hair Porosity
As a curly girl, I’ve learned that understanding the porosity of my hair has made it much easier to know which hair products to use. You can have more success with your hair once this becomes clear! What Does Hair Porosity Mean? Hair porosity refers to the hair’s ability to absorb and maintain moisture. There […]
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Quarantine Homeschool Survival Tips from a Homeschooling Mom
Today on the podcast we are hearing from my dear friend, Brandy Barrett, who is an experienced homeschooling mom of four, as she shares her top quarantine homeschool survival tips that have helped her to be able to thrive for the past eight years. She will help you navigate this tough and stressful time during […]
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5 Easy Steps to Go Natural In Your Home
Going natural and getting rid of the toxins in your home can feel like an overwhelming process. Where do I start? What do I get rid of? How do I know if something is toxic? I’ve been there so I wrote up a guide to help you with 5 easy steps to go natural in […]
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5 Reasons to Go Natural In Your Home
More and more our health is suffering because of exposure to toxins in everyday cleaners, bath, body and beauty products and food. As mothers, consumers and families, we have to take action at home to make our homes safer for our children and pets if we want them to grow to be healthy adults. Here […]
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24: Home Organizing Tips from a Decluttering Coach
In today’s episode, you’ll learn some easy home organizing tips for keeping your home decluttered and from a professional organizer and decluttering coach! Episode Recap In today’s episode, you’ll learn some easy home organizing tips for keeping your home decluttered from professional organizer and decluttering coach, Wendy Zanders! She also shares about her struggles with […]
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23: Four Reasons We Nag Our Husbands and How to Stop
I have found there are four big reasons why my husband starts getting on my nerves and why I start nagging him, and they may not be what you think! Listen in to this week’s episode to learn how to stop nagging your husband and how to level up your marriage. Links In This Episode […]
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22: How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food and Your Weight
In today’s episode, you’ll hear some helpful advice on having a healthy relationship with food, your body image, and your weight from Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Allison Robertson! Episode Recap In this episode you will learn how to lose weight in a healthy way. You’ll learn about intermittent fasting and its health and weight loss […]
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21: Introducing Mindful Mamas – An Affirmations Album for Moms!
Affirmations and guided meditations have been a huge part of my healing journey the past few years so I was inspired to make my own specifically designed for moms and kids. I’m so excited to share to share it with you it’s called Mindful Mamas and presales for the album start today! Links In This […]
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20: Mamas, Stop Beating Yourself Up
Mom guilt is a real thing – a really ugly, insidious thing. And I’ve got a simple mantra and mindset change to help you stop the mom guilt and beating yourself up for good! Episode Recap Self-criticism is a form of bullying ourselves and it actually doesn’t serve to motivate us to do and be […]
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19: Parenting Tips for Patience & Tantrums from a Parenting Coach
In this podcast episode, parenting coach, Devon Kuntzman, gives parents very practical tips and a fresh perspective to help keep us calm when our kids are having tantrums and meltdowns – and they probably aren’t what you think they are! Listen Here Episode Recap Patience is one of the biggest things we can struggle with […]
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DIY Natural Reusable Disinfecting Wipes
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Making your own natural reusable disinfecting wipes is so easy, you’ll probably be hitting yourself for not trying it sooner, especially with my no-sew tutorial! Not only are they all-natural, they are also super cheap to make and are eco friendly since you can resuse them, reducing trash not only from the wipes […]
Read More DIY Natural Fabric Stain Remover Recipe
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe A quick and easy recipe for a natural fabric stain remover for laundry care that is safe, nontoxic, hypoallergenic and effective! I’ve been wanting to make a non-toxic stain remover for a while, and just finally got around to it! This will join my non-toxic and gentle laundry detergent and natural fabric […]
Read More DIY Natural Disinfecting Spray Recipe
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Here’s an all natural disinfecting spray recipe using just three simple ingredients – rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide and essential oils. Use it on your countertops, cutting boards, toilet seats, doorknobs, faucets and more without worrying about toxins! Top 10 Cleaning and Laundry Recipes This recipe is part of a 10-part series […]
Read More DIY Natural Laundry Detergent Recipes
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Here are two options for safe, natural laundry detergent recipes that are easy to make at home and save you a lot of money! They are also hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, preservative and dye free, eco friendly, and biodegradable! They use ingredients like Castile Soap, Sal Suds, Super Washing Soda and Baking Soda. […]
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3 Natural Recipes to Spice Up the Bedroom
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Here are three DIY natural recipes to spice up the bedroom! You’ll learn how to make a sheets and linens spray, a cologne for men, and a feminine oil/lubricant. All of these use essential oils which can be very effective aphrodisiacs and really set a romantic atmosphere. Let’s Learn About the […]
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DIY Natural Scouring Powder and Deodorizer Recipe (like Comet)
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe This DIY Natural Scouring Powder and Deodorizer is one of the simplest ways to switch over to natural and safe cleaning products! Make your own natural scouring powder and deodorizer with just baking soda and essential oils and make your cleaning routine so much healthier. Top 10 Cleaning and Laundry Recipes […]
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10 Romantic Diffuser Blends for Valentine’s Day
Diffusing essential oils is a wonderful way to add an atmosphere of romance to the bedroom! The aroma of essential oils affect the limbic system of the brain, which control memories and emotions, and several are aphrodisiacs. Here are 10 romantic essential oil diffuser recipes for Valentine’s Day fun. Artificial Fragrances are Toxic! I love […]
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3 DIY Natural Winter Wellness Recipes You Gotta Try
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Here are three DIY natural winter wellness recipes using essential oils you gotta try! These will help keep you healthy and moisturized during these cold, dry winter months. One is a body butter, one is an immunity roller bottle recipe, and one a vapor chest rub. This Vapor Chest Rub is […]
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DIY Natural Dishwashing Soap Recipe
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Here’s an all natural dishwashing soap recipe using just water, salt, Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds, and lemon juice. No toxins in sight! I’ve finally found a dishwashing soap recipe that performs like store-bought soaps. Top 10 Cleaning and Laundry Recipes This recipe is part of a 10-part series of natural cleaning […]
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Hi I'm Sara!
I'm the owner and founder of My Merry Messy Life, which started in 2011 as a way to chronicle my journey to a natural, chemical-free lifestyle and to share my passions of mothering, real food recipes, homeschooling, essential oils and crochet. I'm a mama to four precious and energetic littles and wife to a university professor who loves to sing, dance ballet and ballroom, and live simply and naturally. Learn More About Me
