Switching from toilet paper to toilet cloth, or family cloth, is easier than you might think. It’s also really good for the environment as it saves on paper! Here’s how my family did it. Now I have really gone to the crunchy side… I have sworn off buying toilet paper for good! It’s been replaced […]
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12 Ways to Make Less Trash and Go Green
When I think of trash, the first image that pops into my head are the huge piles of trash from the hilarious movie, Idiocracy, starring Luke Wilson. He gets cryogenically frozen in the year 2006 and wakes up 500 years later in a land full of idiots, with piles of trash as large as skyscrapers all around. […]
DIY Wool Dryer Balls (From Wool Roving)
Wool dryer balls are easy to make and provide a green, chemical-free and safe alternative to fabric softener sheets. Add some drops of essential oils for fragrance, and you’ll never miss those chemical-laden dryer sheets again! My olfactory senses have recently gone through a transformation. Ever since my journey to the dark side, or green side, rather, […]
Baking Soda Body Scrub and Soap (100% green and gentle!)
Here’s a super simple, super cheap, super easy-to-make in your own kitchen, green body scrub and soap that you can use daily instead of soap! I’ve tried several several different kinds of soaps in my quest to find one that doesn’t dry out my skin and cause eczema, but nothing has been working. For many […]
Hydrogen Peroxide – A Natural Bleach Alternative and Disinfectant
Did you know that Hydrogen Peroxide is an amazing natural alternative to chlorine bleach? It also works well as a natural disinfectant in home cleaning and even for use in a mouthwash and toothpaste. It is and in this article, you’ll learn how to use in it your natural laundry, cleaning and oral care routines […]
How to Start Making Your Own Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies at Home
Making your own cleaning supplies at home is really very easy and there are so many benefits – it saves a ton of money and if you use the non-toxic ingredients I suggest, will also benefit the environment, save your health and make your home much safer, especially for children and pets. I was inspired […]
The Magic and Reality of Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap
On my mission to make my house green and non toxic, I came across chatter on the web about the wonders of Castile Soap, specifically, Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap. I was intrigued because my mom says my grandmother used to use Castile Soap to wash her delicate clothes back in the 50’s and 60’s, and it […]
Complete Cloth Diapering Guide – Intro (part 1)
If you’ve been considering switching to cloth diapers, or just buying a few to decrease your disposable usage, this guide is for you! In this five-part series, you’ll learn about the different types of cloth diapers, accessories you’ll need to buy, quantity and brand to purchase, and how to keep them clean. To see an […]
