Work on your health by going to beautiful hiking trails
Walking is one of the cheapest ways to get fit. Actually, it is absolutely free. But if you want to step it up, go on a hiking trail for some challenging leg workout. Not only is it good for your
Natural Jewelry Cleaner DIY
I remember being mesmerized by how sparkly my engagement ring was when I got it (seven years ago now). Over time of course that dies down. I’ve had it resized a couple of times, and both times it came back
Homemade Flip Flop Foot Balm
Tomorrow, June 17th, is National Flip Flop Day! Every spring I break out the flip flops as early as possible, and I’m thrilled to say I’ve already been living in them for months now. I love being in bare feet,
Homemade Activated Charcoal Soap
I have always wanted to make my own soap, but whenever I read about how finicky lye can be, I’ve chickened out. Eventually online I came across a recipe that used “melt and pour” soap base, and I knew I
Homemade Deep Sleep Salve
I have a lot of trouble sleeping. Sometimes it’s difficulty falling asleep, but most of the time it’s issues waking up over and over and over again throughout the night. I have a lot of bad dreams as well leaving
Homemade Deodorant and Antiperspirant
Years ago when I first started out on this natural living journey, I made my own solid deodorant. It worked well enough, but I had major issues with the fact that it stained my clothes (from the beeswax is all
Bye Bye Blackheads Homemade Scrub
Blackheads, those dark, clogged pores, are no fun. They’re typically caused by an overproduction of oil. We all know we’re not supposed to pick at or squeeze them no matter how tempting, so what can we do to get rid
6 Health + Wellness Benefits of Going Braless
October is breast cancer awareness month. It is estimated that breast cancer affects 1 in 9 Canadian women, and men can develop breast cancer as well. It is a scary disease, and this month is also a reminder for us
Natural Tinted Eyebrow Gel DIY
I was always embarrassed of my thick eyebrows growing up, and now for the last few years big, bold brows have been in. Unfortunately in my high school years I plucked much of the life out of my own eyebrows. They’re
Homemade Bentonite Clay Toothpaste
I have been making my own toothpaste with basically the same recipe for years now. When I received bentonite clay at Christmas though, I decided I wanted to experiment with it. First I made the Bentonite Clay Face Mask, and then I wanted
