It started out with me thinking about my New Year's Resolutions. I've never been a huge fan on resolutions. Everyone makes them and come February they are nothing but well intentions of the past. I usually find a way around New Year's Resolutions by making monthly goals (although granted, I'm not always great about sticking to those either!) So I was thinking about monthly goals and thinking about what to share with all of you, when it dawned on me that we could take this journey together! Each month, I've come up with a different theme or area of natural
All natural nipple butter recipe includes simple edible ingredients that are safe for baby and are highly moisturizing- no need to wipe off before nursing.
How to make natural dye using food from your kitchen. Simple and easy to do with things like red cabbage, black beans, turmeric, and coffee.
Self Sufficient Living is a great way to make sure your family is prepared for anything. Don't miss these Tips For Self Sufficient Living that are easy to do!
A minimal interior is about a commitment to extreme simplicity. Less is more. Find out how to incorporate this style into your home.
A small list of the best books and websites for learning how to dye fabric naturally with plant-based materials.
Located in the middle of a mountain surrounded by tropical trees and lush vegetation, the house is designed to harmoniously integrate with the natural environment, with a modern architectural style that mainly uses wood and concrete materials.
These 20 beautiful apartment bathrooms offer enough design inspo to jumpstart a year's worth of DIYs.
Learn how to make your own candle wicks at home with natural materials! The 17 DIY candle wicks are easy to make, non-toxic and sustainable.
The ultimate guide to natural dyeing. A comprehensive guide to all the everything you nrrd to know. Quick, easy and simple to read. Free Guide
The Mashhad-based architect Reza Mohtashami has designed "Black villa" a contemporary single-family home to be built in a residential area near Harriman State Park, New York.
The other day I was scrolling through Pinterest, as you do, and came across this photo . Of course the link was broken, causing me to become obsessive. I scoured the website trying to find the tutorial on how to make the delightfully rustic looking DIY sponge thing of my dreams but alas, no luck. S
Most of us probably don’t think twice about the air quality within our home. We think our home is odorless, fresh or neutral smelling. But the truth is that indoor air quality can be, well, deceiving. There are several factors that can contribute to toxicity within the air. All the interior like furniture, paint, carpe
Clever design allows a simple vacation home in the desert to stay cool in the blazing heat.
The products we use on our body should be just as safe and clean as the food we put into our bodies. One of the best ways to make sure of this is to make your own bath and body products, and this tutorial will show you how to make goat milk soap. It's easier than you might think!
Learn how to make a natural hormonal balancing cream using wild yam root and chaste tree berries to help alleviate symptoms of hormonal imbalances, such as mood swings, low libido, and fatigue. This post provides step-by-step instructions on how to create this remedy, as well as discussing the benefits of the ingredients, including their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. While this cream can be a helpful natural remedy, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional before using it and start with a small amount, gradually increasing as needed.
Amoxicillin is a powerful drug against bacterial infection, but there are herbal alternatives. Learn how to make nature's amoxicillin.
Although you may not get single-use plastic bags at the grocery store checkout anymore, there are still plastic bags being used for produce and plastic packaging is still used on almost everything… one problem has been solved but there’s more to go. Unnecessary plastic is making its way into our homes, and often through the kitchen. So, we’ve looked at a number of ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle in the kitchen.
Learn how to make a DIY Blush with this tutorial - it's makeup that you could seriously (safely) eat The next in my continuing series of how to make
When it comes to planning the perfect rural retreat designed for modern family living, there lies a balance in achieving a blend of warmth, comfort, practicality, function and fun.
We've changed quite a bit over the years as a society. Back in the day people made much of what they needed instead of running to the store. It was cheaper that way, and people had this amazing ability of creating many things from their own two hands. I think it's safe to say
Learn these great tips for starting a zero waste kitchen. Building eco-friendly habits over time can help you succeed in living a healthier life.
Inside: Ten quick wins will help you start your journey to simple living, whether you live in the suburbs, the city, or anywhere else. So you are ready to live just a little more simply, but you don't know where to start. Does it mean moving out to the middle of nowhere and growing your
Fantastic list of zero waste projects that are easy to make and implement in home. Lots of ways to reduce waste and costs too.
Switching to natural laundry detergent has been a game-changer for us. Our homemade formula is gentle on the skin and the environment, offering a safer.
Have you heard of sustainable living? Many of us are seeking a simple life where we minimize our impact on Mother Earth. Sustainable living may sound challenging at first, but it’s surprisingly easy, even for beginners. It doesn’t mean giving up every luxury or comfort in your life. It’s really abo
A homemade dish soap that you can use for washing pots, pans, and dishes. It's ready to use two days after making it and is a great zero-waste cleaning product for the natural home. We also use citric acid in this recipe at a rate of 3% of the main soaping oils and because it neutralizes some of the lye, we compensate for the difference. Creates 4-6 solid white bars that last a long time and create thick, cleansing lather. Technical details: 0% superfat and a 35.7% water discount
Whether you want to save money, cut down on plastic or avoid chemicals, here are 15 everyday things to start making instead of buying!
Top 40 DIY Projects for Natural Living. Great project ideas for natural living beginners or veterans looking for new ideas.
Whether you want to save money, cut down on plastic or avoid chemicals, here are 15 everyday things to start making instead of buying!
Learn how to make highly-healing lavender salve with this easy step-by-step tutorial. Lavender salve can help to calm nerves, ease stress, reduce inflammation, soothe skin irritation, eczema, burns, bites, scars, rashes, and more!
It's pollen season in Charleston, so LET THE SPRING CLEANING BEGIN! I've recently switched to DIY vinegar cleaners for my home, and have been playing around with various scent infusions. Plus, you can't even call yourself an eco-blogger unless you post about vinegar cleaner. It's a thing
Lavender Sage infused vinegar is not only pretty, it also adds a lovely scent and ups the cleaning power of this DIY all-purpose spray.
6 ways how to make DIY beeswax candles from scratch at home with beeswax and DIY cotton wicks! Dipped, poured, rolled, jarred, molded & with beeswax sheets.
Last fall I joined the NUDE Skincare team as an ambassador, and I've been having a blast sharing ideas for stylish and sustainable living on their blog! My latest contribution is a customizable recipe for DIY natural cleaning products that are perfect for washing away the remnants of winter. By making your own kitchen and bathroom spray, […]
Rewilding for women is not about going back in time. It is about integration and looking at the conditions under which our ancestors lived and instead of viewing them as antiquated, seeing them as the cornerstone of health and wellbeing, and looking for ways to bring them back into our modern lives.
This week, I wanted to show you all the things I don't buy anymore due to zero waste living. Mostly because I've learnt how to make my own DIY bath and beauty products, or found reusable and more sustainable alternatives.
