Washes dishes with a “soap” and a million ingredients on the label had me questioning why so many chemicals were needed in something used to clean my dishes. Sure, there’s the grease fighter, the food particle dissolver, but is there a “cleaner” way to clean dishes? Turns out there is! Here’s how to make a…
Natural Cleaning
Create Your Own Dishwasher Detergent Tablets: easy and homemade
Delightfully scented with lemon and lavender essential oils, create your own dishwasher detergent tablet for easy, homemade, and non-toxic cleaning of your dishes! Here’s the simple recipe for you to use. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to yo Lemon and Lavender DIY Dishwasher Detergent…
Using Simple Ingredients to Make Your Own Household Cleaners
Some of the very best all-purpose household cleaners can be made right in your own kitchen with simple ingredients that are easy and affordable to acquire. DIY household cleaners make for all-natural and toxin-free cleaning. Read on for the most common products that make for cleaning staples to keep in your home. This post contains…
How to make a great cleansing soap at home
Homemade soap is piquing interest because, I believe, people are starting to appreciate the simple ingredients and what goes on their largest organ. This recipe is fantastic for a homemade soap with castor oil that makes lots of bubbles, a beautiful lather, cleans well, and doesn’t leave your skin dry. Add essential oils for a…
Dry winter skin: 3 ideas for how to remedy it
Do you suffer from dry winter skin? Exfoliation and proper moisture can help. In this post, I’ll share with you what I use for skincare in the winter months that help reduce splitting cuticles and corners of nail beds, flaking of dry skin on face and elbows, and itchy hands from lots of washing. How…
This is the Easiest DIY Dish Soap With Only 2 Ingredients You’ll Find
For almost a year, I have been trying to perfect a recipe I found for non-toxic DIY dish soap. I bought the vegetable glycerin and the washing soda only for it to turn into a hard glob I couldn’t get out of the mason jar easily. I have played with that recipe for months now…
Easy First Time Soap Making Recipe for the Beginning Soap Maker
Homemade and handmade soap is rising in popularity. Many people are realizing how harmful some of the ingredients in bar soap and body washes can be. This is the recipe I have used as in first time soap making. The ingredient list is short and easy to acquire. I have made this soap many times…
How to Make Your Own Calendula Oil
Crafting your own calendula oil is fairly simple if you have the flowers. If not, growing them each summer in your garden is a great addition to your flower and vegetable beds. Read on for how I infuse olive oil with dried calendula to make a fantastic face and body oil. Oh and you can…
How to Naturally Condition Wood Spoons and Cutting Boards with 2 Ingredients
I’ll be the first to admit I haven’t taken good care of my wooden utensils since I decided to purge my kitchen of Teflon and most plastics and synthetics. I’ve been gifted handmade cutting boards and wooden utensils but didn’t realize the significant impact using a wood conditioner on them would have. Read on for…
How to Make a Non-Toxic Dishwasher Tablet that Cleans Well
Every thing is toxic! Maybe that’s an exaggeration but it sure does feel that way the more researching into clean living you do. It’s pretty eye opening when you finally realize that BIG companies do not care about you or your health, only their padded pockets. Read on for a non-toxic DIY dishwasher tablet recipe….
