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How to simplify meal planning and eat like a chef
I absolutely dread menu planning. Hate it. Yet when I don't do it I find myself in the vicious "I don't know what to make for dinner, let's just eat out" cycle that ends up costing a lot of money. My biggest menu-planning challenge? Being overwhelmed by all of the...
3 reasons to make the switch to natural clothing
In preparing for our trip to Europe (currently writing this from our apartment in Florence), I had a lot of time to refine my capsule wardrobe. Happily, I didn’t need to add much to it. In fact, a lot of the effort went into reducing it even further. And, thanks to...
What does a capsule wardrobe have to do with wellness?
When I think about my wellness journey, one of the biggest things to make a positive impact was my capsule wardrobe. I know that might seem strange if you only consider physical wellness - unless you count the activewear I added and actually started using for...
The top 10 essential oils I always have on hand
Recently, I sent out a question to the wonderful readers on my newsletter list asking what overwhelms them most when it comes to wellness and essential oils. I got some really great questions, but the one that came in time and again was: What are the top essential...
Top 12 non-toxic personal care products (that you don’t have to make yourself)
Right now as you read this page, there are about 700 chemicals coursing through your body, many of which likely came from the cleaning supplies and personal care products that line store shelves.¹ Seven. Hundred. How is that even remotely ok? These chemicals...
3 Ways to Heat Food Without a Microwave
Several ago, I got this crazy idea to do away with our microwave. We rarely used it and I was in the midst of my first big decluttering session - if we didn't need it, I didn't want it! I also didn't like the taste of the food we heated with our microwave and I had a...
3 steps for finding more time to learn about herbs
You're intrigued by herbalism and the idea of using natural remedies to keep your family healthy - you've always wanted to be the Village Wise Woman, after all. You've just got one problem: time. There are already lots of commitments in your life and the thought of...
Should you DIY or buy natural skincare products?
You've decided to use all-natural products to protect yourself and your family from the toxic chemicals that are abundant in today's personal care products. But. Do you DIY or buy? And while it would be really easy to give you a cut and dry answer to the question,...
How to make and use lavender oil facial cleanser (oil cleansing method)
Today I wanted to share a quick recipe for lavender oil facial cleanser. It's used for the oil cleansing method and if you're not familiar with the oil cleansing method, I recommend checking out this post first. This cleanser takes just a few simple ingredients and...
15 Simple Tips for Creating a Natural Lifestyle
Natural living has a lot of appeal. Savings. Better Health. Less stress. But how do you get started? Do you have to stop washing your hair and wear burlap clothing to enjoy the benefits of natural living? No. Unless, you know, you want to do that. 😉 What is natural...
3 ways to use calendula herb for happy skin
You've probably run across Calendula in your herbal research. You may even have some in your herbal apothecary. But you might not know exactly what to do with it. Well, there are LOTS of things you can do with calendula. But today we're going to keep it simple and...
3 most common herbal remedy mistakes beginners make (and how to avoid them)
You're already feeling a bit in over your head. I mean, things escalated pretty quickly once you decided to start making herbal remedies. The Pinterest boards. The supply lists. The herbs. Oh my gosh, the herbs! How are there SO many?! Your wishlist is already over a...