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50 Easy Ways to Become More Sustainable

Becoming green or eco-friendly doesn’t have to be a daunting task. There are so many simple ways to make your life more sustainable, and the best part is that they are frugal as well! .

DIY, Home, Homesteading, Natural Parenting

Non-Toxic Granite Cleaner

Hooray! I recently got granite installed in my house. However, my All-Purpose Cleaner, which contains vinegar, is now a big “no no” as a granite cleaner. Granite is not supposed to be .

Home, Life, Natural Parenting

Citrus Spray Room Freshener

I’m not always in the mood for citrus flavored treats, but the smell of citrus never gets old. Aside from all of the amazing immunity benefits citrus fruits have to offer, they always, .

Life, Natural Parenting, Pregnancy and Birth

My Home Birth Story

Active Labor I woke up at 4am with some heavy Braxton Hicks contractions. I had woken up pretty much every night over the last week with Braxton Hicks and assumed these would be no .

Life, Natural Parenting, Pregnancy and Birth

8 Natural Ways to Help with Morning Sickness

Morning sickness is the worst. I’ve had four, full term pregnancies. With my two boys, I had morning sickness for the first four months. With my two girls I had morning sickness for .

Natural Parenting

Nine Things I Try and Do for My Kids Daily

We all have busy lives and sometimes we get distracted by the last school fundraiser or household renovation. Even with all the busy pushed into our lives, I try and make a concerted .