Essential oils are oils that are obtained from plant material such as the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, or roots most frequently through steam distillation. Each essential oil offers not only the aroma of that plant but also the medicinal value of that plant. There are many potential applications and health benefits of essential oils as well […]
Green Living
Green living ideas, eco friendly cleaning tips, eco friendly home ideas, and going green tips for the eco-friendly family and eco friendly kids.
Easy DIY Carpet Deodorizer
This easy to make carpet deodorizer will become your new friend before you vacuum your carpet from now on! There are a handful of these type products offered in your local grocery stores but there are multiple ingredients in all of them and I don’t even know what some of the ingredients are! This DIY […]
DIY Drawer Sachets With Essential Oils
My closet used to smell slightly musty. It didn’t smell terrible but it didn’t smell great either! I thought and thought about what natural product I could make so that it would smell nice in there. I came up with a really easy fix- DIY drawer sachets. These Lavender Sachets are so easy to make […]
10 Art Projects With Old Greeting Cards
Today, we’re talking about how to reuse greeting cards! Often, greeting cards are pretty and sometimes even handmade and they are just far too nice to drop in the recycling bin. Thanks to these top greeting card recycling tips, you can make the most of those gorgeous handmade cards you receive for any occasion this year. Here are […]
How To Clean A Bathtub Drain
You may be trying to finish your spring cleaning and just reaching the part about cleaning drains. Or if you have a daughter with long hair like I do, it is pretty much always time to clear a slow bathtub drain! When your bathtub drain gets dirty, it gets smelly and it can clog your […]
Responsible Shopping- What Does It Really Mean?
Like most consumers, I had heard of responsible shopping and labels like Fair Trade. They had some meaning to me but until recently, I didn’t have the whole picture. With environmental issues there is just so much to be educated on when it come to the supply chain, social impact, and sustainable products. In this […]
Simple Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe
I’m always looking for ways to save money AND be a little nicer to the environment. Many times, these two concepts go well together. A few years ago, I took a good look at the products I was using, both for personal care and house cleaning, and did a bit of research to figure out […]