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Soap Nuts (Nature’s Laundry Detergent)
I have to tell you about my new favorite thing…soap nuts! It sounds like a really strange concept, but throwing 5...
Emily CordellFebruary 14, 2017 -
I Don’t Cook with Aluminum Foil…It’s Toxic!
Aluminum foil is a staple in many homes for cooking. It has lots of uses in the kitchen and can keep...
Emily CordellFebruary 9, 2017 -
Benefits of a Bentonite Clay Face Mask
Bentonite clay is fast becoming one of my favorite things! Have you heard of it? Known as a detoxifying clay, it...
Emily CordellJanuary 29, 2017 -
Why I Broke Up with Toothpaste (How to Make Remineralizing Tooth Powder)
Dear Toothpaste, I think we should just be friends. It’s not you, it’s me. I’ve changed and now we just don’t...
Emily CordellJanuary 24, 2017 -
How to Make a Moisturizing Salve (Great for Chapped Hands, Eczema, and Psoriasis and even Diaper Rash)
I love winter! I’m usually the last one in from playing outside and the last one to complain that it is...
Emily CordellJanuary 20, 2017 -
What is Oil Pulling for Oral Health (and How to Do It)
Oil pulling is simply swishing oil around in your mouth. Known as “kavala,” this ancient Indian technique is known for its...
Emily CordellJanuary 17, 2017 -
How to Make Elderberry Syrup (Cold/Flu Remedy)
“Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!” My first introduction to elderberries was many years ago while...
Emily CordellJanuary 5, 2017 -
How to Make Natural Dishwasher Detergent
This recipe took quite a bit of trial and error. Quite honestly, this is one of the trickier DIY cleaning products...
Emily CordellJanuary 4, 2017 -
Benefits of Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp
I have been hearing about the benefits of Himalayan salt lamps for a while. This Christmas I was fortunate enough to...
Emily CordellJanuary 3, 2017 -
6 Ways to Clear Clogged Drains…Naturally! (Draino Alternatives)
One day I decided to clean the garbage disposal (good idea). I had heard that citrus rinds were good for cleaning...
Emily CordellDecember 11, 2016