DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes (my newest approach to saving money)

Let me tell you the amount of hope that I have wrapped up into this little book… My house is in the middle of a remodel. It’s torn apart, dirty, and the idea of cleaning it from top to bottom before we move back in is more than a little scary. The Process We have […]

Homemade All-Purpose Scrub 2.0

What on Earth am I going to do with all that refined salt in my kitchen? In honor of Baby Step to Better Health # 1, I thought I would share my favorite all-purpose scrub so you could find a better use for all that toxic salt. Added bonus: You’ll quit singeing nose hairs and […]

Carpet Cleaning (non-toxic, allergy-friendly, and frugal)

My carpet needed a serious deep clean. With a 4 year old, a husband, and a cat, it gets its fair share of wear and tear. It is also old and secretly wants to be laid to rest, but hardwood floors aren’t anywhere near the top of the to-do list. I make do…grudgingly. We used […]

Homemade All-Purpose Scrub

Why use expensive chemicals to clean?    We began replacing harsh chemical cleaners with natural ones a few years ago. I was always put off from the harsh burning smell of cleaning chemicals and cover perfumes, and I can remember trying to hold my breath as much as possible while cleaning even as a teenager. […]