January 2009

Local Raw Milk

January 28, 2009

Yes- we’ve done it. Tackled the replacement of yet another dangerous food in our lives- mass produced milk. What was a small local purchase years ago has turned into mass production, and the result is not just another sacrifice of quality for quantity. Instead, the horrendous treatment of cows in the mainstream milk supply has [...]

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The Benefits of Bamboo

January 21, 2009

One of my Christmas gifts I can’t get enough of is a beautiful bamboo blanket I received from my mom. I love this blanket because, not only is it a very generous size, but it’s luxuriously soft (almost like cashmere) and best of all, completely organic and sustainable. The advantages of choosing bamboo over another [...]

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Natural Polish for Stainless Steel

January 19, 2009

After using my chemical-ridden storebought stainless steel polish over the weekend and noticing it left streaks on my trash can as well as a strong smell in the air, I hopped online in the hopes of finding a better-working, safe, and natural solution. I was in luck- one of my new favorite websites, thriftyfun.com, had [...]

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Are Your Cosmetics Safe?

January 15, 2009

If you are anything like me, you probably have a wide variety of body care products claiming space in your bathroom. From facial soaps and lotions to nail polish and makeup, I’ve been guilty of using a variety of brands whose ingredients I did not fully question until now. Once you begin reading the fine [...]

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The Positive Effects of Negative Ions

January 13, 2009

My Himalayan salt rock lamps just arrived, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! In addition to their striking appearance and fond memories they trigger (in me, anyway), the heat from the light releases negative ions into the surrounding atmosphere. I know what you’re probably thinking – who needs more negative in their life? Actually, in [...]

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Guilt-Free Reusable Snack Bags!

January 7, 2009

If you cringe every time you pack a sandwich or snack into a plastic bag for a lunch or on-the-go munchie, get ready for some relief. Instead of guiltily knowing your plastic bags will end up piling in a landfill after a one-time use, you can feel good about using stylish cloth ones over and over again! I have [...]

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Homemade Facial Scrub & Mask

January 2, 2009

If you are in need of an easy homemade recipe for a moisturizing facial scrub and mask, look no further than this post! After browsing some yahoo answers for a homemade facial cleanser I came across this sweet, sugary scrub. The recipe calls for only three ingredients which you likely have in your pantry at [...]

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Natural Instant Hand Sanitizer

January 1, 2009

Hand sanitizers should not be considered a replacement for soap and water, but can be a convenient way to get peace of mind in the grocery store, on vacation, and even for spritzing door handles in public facilities. However, reports about bugs growing resistant to the market’s current antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers; inclusion of [...]

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