Beauty & Body
Easy DIY Cooling Spray
Are you hot? I sure am! We’ve had a major for the east coast heat wave over the past few weeks. Which is why I’m so thankful for this easy way to cool off…
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How to Make the Perfect Mouthwash with Essential Oils
Want to know a secret? I don’t floss my teeth. A friend once shared that every time he goes to the dentist, they tell him he should floss his teeth every day.  His response?  “Okay.” Every time they tell him, and every time he does nothing about it. I feel the same way!  I know I should floss…
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The Perfect Sugar Scrub in 3 Easy Steps
UPDATE: Y’all, I love this perfect sugar scrub so much that I’ve improved it even more…and I made a little video to tell you all about it! Guess what: My new and improved scrub recipe is super scoopable! Insert happy dance. Everyone loves a good sugar scrub. Even nine-year-old boys, apparently. Older Bro has completely…
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How to Prepare for a Natural C-Section
Know your options Every mother-to-be should know her options for childbirth. Some mamas plan for a regular, natural birth but find out late in the game that a c-section is required. Other mamas know early on their delivery will require surgery. Either way, the more you know–and the more you prepare–the better your experience will…
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Is Your Root Canal Making You Sick?
You know your yellow tooth is an eyesore when little children, including your own, begin to ask…. What’s wrong with your tooth? Why is your tooth yellow? The truth is, my ever-darkening front tooth is dead. According to my former dentist, it requires a root canal. Several years ago, I might have agreed. In fact, over fifteen years…
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I got a Diva Cup for Christmas
You know you’re crunchy when…you find a Diva Cup in your Christmas stocking. It’s true. Actually, I bought the Diva Cup myself, because I’d been wanting to try one and because several years ago Mr. Native Texan and I settled into a nice arrangement:
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Essential Oil Gargle Recipe for Irritated Throats
Any time my throat starts to feel a little irritated, I use this simple Essential Oil Gargle Recipe for Irritated Throats. I swear by it!
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17 DIY Essential Oil Gifts
I’m a big fan of handmade gifts! The useful kind, not the tacky hand crocheted sweater or macrame wall hanging kind. I’ve rounded up 17 of my favorite DIY Essential Oil Gifts, plus a few bonus gifts that don’t require essential oils. Cost effective, simple to make, and completely safe and nontoxic, these gifts can apply to…
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Overnight Leak Protection: Certified Organic Absorbent Cloth Diapers
Have I mentioned how much we love cloth diapering with wool?  We’re now several months in, and I kind of wish we’d chosen this route from the beginning. Overnight Leak Protection with Absorbent Cloth Diapers One of the best reasons to use wool diaper covers is for superior overnight leak protection. And superior leak protection starts with superior absorbent…
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Cloth Diapering with Wool: Disana Boiled Wool Wrap
I love this wool wrap!  It’s amazingly leak-proof and the velcro closure makes for a quick diaper change in the middle of the night. Read on for a quick synopsis of our adventure in Cloth Diapering with Wool, as well as the pros and cons of Disana’s Boiled Wool Wrap.
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