Let me share how to make all natural slime with essential oils. This easy slime recipe is all natural and fun for kids! You can't go wrong with this all natural slime. (this post contains affiliate links) I decided to try out making our own homemade toxin free slime. I wanted something fun and a recipe for my kids to enjoy. We decided to try out the slime recipe and get our hands slimy! Watch our Slime Day here: How To Make All Natural Slime with Essential … [Read more...] about How To Make All Natural Slime with Essential Oils
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Minimalist Cleaning Supplies
Minimalist cleaning supplies have changed the way I clean. Simplifying the amount of supplies we have has really helped with clutter. (This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you.) Minimalist Cleaning Supplies & Storage Video: I have realized it doesn't take a lot of cleaning supplies to keep my home clean. The more I have stream lined my cleaning products the more I enjoy cleaning. About a year ago I started to look for … [Read more...] about Minimalist Cleaning Supplies
Homemade Natural Bathroom Tub Scrub
Lets see if a homemade natural bathroom cleaning hack will really work! Today I am sharing a natural bathroom tub scrub. Some of the non slip strips on the bottom of my tub started to come off. What didn't come off is the glue residue! I have seen so many cleaning hacks with homemade natural cleaners on Pinterest that I thought I would try one of my own. So here are the results of my CLEANING HACK! Take a lemon and cut it in half. Lucky for me, my mom has a huge lemon tree! Squeeze … [Read more...] about Homemade Natural Bathroom Tub Scrub
An Easy Eco Friendly Switch
As I restock products in our home I am on the hunt for an easy eco friendly switch! It is harder than it looks to find good eco non toxic products. Here are 5 items you can switch to become more eco friendly! Just the thought of "zero waste" had me overwhelmed. I did a lot of research on the topic and came to the realization that I would never be zero waste, or would I? Nothing happens all at once or over night. As items need to be replaced I have sourced more eco … [Read more...] about An Easy Eco Friendly Switch
Simple Homemade Hand Moisturizer
Today I am sharing how I make a simple homemade hand moisturizer. You will only need 5 ingredients to make this simple hand cream. This post is in collaboration with two of my blogging friends Laura from Our Oily House, and Kristin from Life More Abundant. You can find some great homemade recipes on their Blogs and YouTube channels. (Find their recipe links at the end of this post.) This is the perfect hand cream for anyone who wants smooth soft hands. With … [Read more...] about Simple Homemade Hand Moisturizer
Nothing New In January – New Years Resolutions
Today I am sharing my simple living new years resolutions / new years goals with you. We are trying to live a simple more intentional life and by simplifying the "stuff" in our lives I am trying to embrace more experiences. More travel and having more fun. Simplifying my home has made me take a serious look at everything we use in our home and question the way we have always done things. I like to set resolutions that I can achieve. Nothing is worse than getting to the end of the year and … [Read more...] about Nothing New In January – New Years Resolutions
Reusable Christmas Gift Bags
We are using some homemade reusable Christmas gift bags this year. These simple bags are super easy to make. Reusable gift bags are eco friendly and super cute. "Americans spend more than $7 billion on wrapping paper each year, according to Sundale Research." What I like about this simple craft is you make it one time and you are done forever! Hopefully a small change, like not using as much wrapping paper, will amount to a larger impact on helping the environment. I like to say every … [Read more...] about Reusable Christmas Gift Bags
Eco Friendly Kitchen
I have a vision of a beautiful toxic free and eco friendly kitchen. Recently I have read some articles on how bad plastic is for us to eat hot food off of. When the plastic gets heated up is when the chemicals get released into our food. Apparently microwaving food on plastic plates is the worst! "So what to do? To reduce unnecessary risk, experts advise everyone to microwave food in glass or ceramic and replace plastic housewares labeled “microwave-safe” if they have been scratched or if … [Read more...] about Eco Friendly Kitchen
HOW TO MAKE BEESWAX WRAPS
For the last six months I have been trying to become more eco friendly and use less single use plastic items (like cling wrap). One thing that I have seen people use to cover their food in the fridge is beeswax wraps. These wraps are super easy to make! All you need is cotton material, beeswax, parchment paper, and an iron. (this post contains affiliate links) MATERIALS COTTON MATERIAL (wash before making) BEESWAX CHEESE GRATER IRON PARCHMENT PAPER HOW TO … [Read more...] about HOW TO MAKE BEESWAX WRAPS