Have I ever told you how much I love Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap? No? Well, I do. I love it a lot! So much so that I use it for everything including as a base for my homemade laundry detergent. Today I thought I’d share my recipe for my Homemade all-purpose cleaner + Dr. Bronner’s…
Modern homesteading is a lifestyle and a set of practices that combine traditional principles of self-sufficiency with contemporary technologies and sustainable living practices. While the term “homesteading” historically referred to the process of establishing a home on land obtained through the Homestead Acts, today’s modern homesteading is often characterized by individuals or families pursuing a…
We all start our day in the bathroom, so when we wake up our bodies’ defenses have to start working right away to combat chemicals found in our soaps, scents, and toothpaste. Chemicals are absorbed by the skin and cause many health problems. Swapping out conventional items in the bathroom with natural ones will help…
Everyone does laundry! It’s the one thing we all have in common. Did you know that conventional laundry detergents are toxic to humans and the environment? The chemicals contained in conventional laundry detergents such as phosphates wash away into our waterways causing harm to aquatic organisms. Excessive phosphates in water bodies can lead to eutrophication—a…
It happens to everyone. You saved that last piece of Parmesan chicken with the best intentions of eating it later. A week passes and you wonder whatever happened to it. You clean the fridge to find that it has turned into a container of mold… Has this happened to you? It’s estimated that, on average,…
Plastic waste is a global environmental crisis that threatens our ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. However, reducing plastic waste is easier than you might think. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The United States generated over 292 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2018, of which approximately 146 million tons ended up in…
September 1st marks the start of the hunting season, which means fall is almost here. Our dogs can feel it in the air, what they have been waiting for, patiently enduring the hot summer months. Their favorite time of the year has finally come. Humans have been hunting for centuries and for good reason. Animal…
Wool is a renewable resource, shorn from sheep without harm, ensuring a continuous and eco-friendly supply. The production of wool has a significantly lower environmental impact compared to synthetic fibers, as it requires less energy and produces fewer greenhouse gases. Wool is biodegradable and durable meaning that wool garments often outlast their synthetic counterparts, reducing…
When most people think of dandelions, they envision those pesky weeds that pop up in their yards, uninvited and unwelcome. But what if I told you that dandelions are not just ordinary garden nuisances? They are, in fact, an incredible and often underappreciated gift from nature, offering a wide array of benefits to both our…
Orchids have a reputation for being very difficult to take care of, when in fact they are really easy. They do need some work at first but don’t fuss over them. They are hearty plants. One misconception is that orchids need to be planted in soil or moss and that they need to be watered…