We’ve all heard that it’s important to keep your make-up brushes clean, though this is easier said than done! After working for an all-natural beauty brand, I learned a simple way of cleaning brushes that is super effective! I couldn’t…
DIY Wood Bead Christmas Garland
Making your own wood bead garland is a super simple and non-toxic Christmas craft that you can make to add a little whimsy to your Christmas décor. This a great craft to do with kids, plus you can customize it…
How I Saved My Cast Iron Plant From Spider Mites
I recently purchased a large cast iron plant online when I found it on sale for a great price. I had been wanting one for a while as they are pet-friendly and can tolerate lower light levels, so this was…
Life-Changing Decluttering Tips For a Stress-Free Home
I recently stumbled upon a YouTube channel, The Minimal Mom, and learned some amazing decluttering tips from her that helped me to let go of items that weren’t serving us and get our home functioning better. If you think I’m…
How To Make Foaming Hand Soap
Making your own foaming hand soap is a budget-friendly way to fill your soap dispensers with natural, non-toxic soap. Not only will you save money doing this, but you’ll reduce your exposure to toxic substances and also reduce plastic waste….
DIY: Turn an Outdated Vase into Old-World Pottery
DIY projects are such a great way to save money on home décor and achieve a specific look that will fit perfectly with your home and tastes. One of my absolute favourite projects that I’ve done is this old-world pottery…
Preserving the Apple Harvest & My Grandma’s Apple Crisp Recipe
My parents have a gorgeous apple tree that produced a huge harvest this year! I’m always lucky to be able to get a bunch of free apples from them. There were so many this year that we had to get…
The Search For Non-Toxic Nail Polish- Part 2: Brand Reviews
In part one of this blog post, I discussed some of the reasons why you should use a non-toxic nail polish, things to look for, and a bit about the different types of polish you will find on the market…
The Search For Non-Toxic Nail Polish- Part 1
When I started cleaning up my beauty products and switching to products made with more natural, safer ingredients, I knew that meant I’d be switching ALL of my beauty products including my nail polish. So the hunt to find non-toxic…
Quick & Healthy Breakfasts for Rushed Mornings
How many of us out there press snooze on our alarms several times, leading to a morning that feels rushed, stressful, and speeding to get to work on time? That has definitely been me on many occasions (maybe even most…