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What’s a non-toxic mattress?
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A non-toxic mattress is a mattress that doesn’t contain potentially harmful chemicals. Toxic mattresses can contain any number of chemicals. Many beds – even many natural or green beds – are made from toxic materials that emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). According to the EPA, VOCs can cause a wide range of health problems. Formaldehyde […]
What is Vinegar Made Of?
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Vinegar is made of acetic acid and water. Where the acetic acid is derived from completely changes its taste and profile. Distilled white vinegar is produced by the fermentation of ethanol (alcohol). During the fermentation process, bacteria called Acetobacter and Acetomonas are added and they produce acetic acid from the alcohol. A solution of 4-8% […]
FabFitFun Subscription Box: Is It Worth It?
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If you’re a beauty junkie who loves discovering the best subscription boxes for women, check out the FabFitFun box! Get a peek inside the Fall 2019 box in this sponsored post. I’m a huge fan of subscription boxes. I love trying out new ones and discovering ones that provide the best value for the dollar. […]
How to Throw a Successful Holiday Party
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Thank you to Best Buy for sponsoring this post about throwing a successful holiday party. Fall is the kickoff of the holiday party season. There’s something about the weather cooling down that makes everyone want to start cozying up at home and celebrating together. My husband and I have always been into entertaining. It’s something […]
All the Best Monthly Subscription Boxes
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Monthly subscription boxes are amazing for discovering new products. Check out the best box ideas in each category – there’s something for everyone! Subscription boxes are such a cool concept. You get to try out a bunch of different products around a particular theme and decide which ones you can’t live without afterwards. Or you […]
Do You Have a Water Preparedness Plan?
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Water is the source of all life. Seriously. Without water, none of us would be here today. It’s vital – there’s no other way to put it. So, I want to thank Primo® for sponsoring this conversation about the importance of purified water. The scary thing is that even though water is vital to good […]
A Humidifier That’s Safe for Essential Oils
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Are you searching for the best humidifier that’s safe for essential oils? Read about our experience with the Ümi 2-in-1 Ultrasonic Humidifier & Air Purifier. I love diffusing essential oils in our home. We can use different scents for different times of the year and our moods. We all love it! In the past, I’ve found […]
How to Get a Total Body Workout in 20 Minutes a Day
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When you work from home, it is challenging to make exercise a priority. Total Gym, the sponsor of this post, makes it easy to get a total body workout in only 20 minutes a day, and it doesn’t feel like a chore. Over the last year, I’ve lost a lot of weight. A total of […]
What You Need to Know About Himalayan Salt Lamps
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Himalayan Salt Lamps are more than a beautiful home decor centerpiece. Learn how to use a pink salt lamp in your bedroom for the best benefits. If you have seen people with lamps that look like pink salt in their homes or bedroom, that’s exactly what they are – salt lamps. Himalayan salt lamps are […]
Why You Should Make the Switch to Organic Clothes
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For many of us on a natural living journey, making the switch to organic clothes falls at the bottom of our priority list. While organic clothing is more expensive, there are many reasons why you should make the switch soon. My family lives a pretty clean lifestyle. We’re not perfect by any means and we […]
How to Make an Easy Essential Oil Bug Spray
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Learn how to make the best DIY essential oil bug spray in our easy recipe. If you don’t want to DIY, you can buy an amazing Bug Spray from Pronounce Skincare. Since we started our natural living journey, we stopped using conventional bug sprays. We’ve tried some natural bug sprays as well, but it’s so […]
How to Save Money By Winterizing Your Windows
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Learn how to save money this winter by winterizing your windows with Duck brand plastic insulation kits – the sponsor of this post. If there is one thing that I dread each and every winter, it is most definitely the increased cost of our heating bill. It’s even more of a challenge now that heating […]
How to Get a Homecooked Meal on the Table in 30 Minutes
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Is life’s busy-ness keeping you from putting a homecooked meal on the table every night? Check out this simple way to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes. Sponsored by HelloFresh. Does life seem like it’s speeding up some days? Like there just isn’t enough time to get everything done on your list? I […]
Meal Planning Made Simple with Blue Apron
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There are never enough hours in the day, but preparing a healthy meal is a priority. We’ll show you how to make meal planning simple with Blue Apron. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Blue Apron. I have been compensated through the SheSavvy Influence Network. All opinions remain my own. Why is it that end of […]
Discounted Amazon Prime for Low Income Families
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This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I have been an Amazon Prime member for about seven years now – wow! When we first moved up into the mountains, I realized it wasn’t going to be quite […]
How to Make a Salt Sock Earache Home Remedy
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Do you want to know how to get rid of an ear ache? Our Salt Sock Earache Home Remedy works amazingly well for kids and adults – and it’s all natural too! Earaches are the worst. They affect your whole body and it is so hard to function when you have one. If you are […]
How to Choose a Safer Mattress for Kids
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Are you searching for a safer mattress for kids that’s also durable and comfortable? Read about our experience with the Essentia Grateful Bed JR mattress. Being a parent is amazing. There are so many bumps and turns and twists and surprises, that you never know what to expect. And it’s different with each child, so […]
How to Make Your Own Ice Melt Using Household Ingredients
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Winter means icy sidewalks and driveways. Learn how to make your very own DIY ice melt using common household ingredients! Winter is coming, and that means soon our driveways, porches and sidewalks will be covered with snow. Soft and fluffy isn’t a problem, but when it turns to ice it can become quite dangerous. […]
6 Tips to Make Life with a Broken Bone Easier
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This post on life with a broken bone is sponsored by Jasco. All opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, I basically shattered my big toe. I wish I had a cool story to go with it, but nope. I simply stood up out of a chair and tripped over my own feet. Nifty, […]
7 Moving Tips to Simplify Your Life
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Is your family planning a big move? Check out our list of moving, packing and organization tips to help simplify your life and make your move smoother. I lived in the same house until I was 17. Shortly after my parents sold our house and my mom moved us into a condo, I was off […]
12 Unique Ways to Upcycle Old Socks
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Do you have old socks lying around your house and don’t know what to do with them? Check out this list of 12 unique ways to upcycle old socks. If there is one thing you probably have laying around your house right now, it is old socks. I know from experience! I swear the dryer […]
Do It Yourself Pest Control with Essential Oils
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Are you looking for DIY pest control tips that work? Learn to use essential oils to deter common bugs and insects from your home. Spring and summer are the worst time for pests, when their numbers are high and they begin looking for new sources of food and shelter. It is important to use do […]
8 Little Known Uses for Silica Gel Packets
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Do you usually toss those little silica gel packets that come in shoe boxes and other new products? Learn how to reuse them instead with these 8 little known uses for silica gel packets. Silica Gel packets. You know, those little pouches we find in things like shoe boxes, toys, containers and other items that are purchased […]
9 Alternative Uses for Salt Around the Home
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Salt is in just about every home. It’s essential to many baking and cooking needs, and I consume it regularly to help regulate my blood pressure. But what else can it be used for? Check out the below ideas for using salt around your home! Put Out a Fire If you have a fire place, use […]
Simplify Meal Planning with Plated
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This is a sponsored post created in partnership with Plated. I am a huge fan of cooking meals from scratch. I cook from scratch nearly every single night. However, I know some families face challenges in making that happen even though they’d like to. Between meal planning, making shopping lists, going shopping, prepping the food […]
5 Reasons to Keep Fresh Flowers in Your Home
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Although many people enjoy getting fresh flowers, few take the time to put them in their homes on a regular basis. They pass right by them in the grocery store and unless a special occasion is on the horizon, they hardly give them a second look. Fresh flowers should be a regular thing rather than […]
10 Fantastic Uses for Mason Jars
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Mason jars are so fun to look at, but they also have many purposes. If you have a lot of mason jars around your home like I do, there is only one thing to do, and that’s to put them to good use. Here are 10 fantastic uses for mason jars around your house. Snacks If […]
Bathe Chemical Free with a Berkey Shower Head Filter
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If you want a non-toxic bathing experience, you need a shower filter! Learn why we use a Berkey Shower Head Filter along with natural beauty products for a chemical free clean. I have been thinking lately about how careful I am about the ingredients used in every skin care, personal care and cosmetic product used […]
