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Reusable Snack Bags: Re-pac Bags

Recently, a reader (and friend) alerted me to a line of reusable snack bags called Re-pac Bags. {Thanks, Katie B!} As a part of My Ongoing Household Detox Resolution, I am always testing out new products and trying new ways to avoid toxins in our home. So I was delighted when Re-pac Bags sent me a…

Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Two}

Did you catch the first post in this series? I recommend reading it before reading today’s post. You can do that here: Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}–features to consider. Now that you know which features to consider in an essential oil diffuser, let me share the diffusers we’ve used here at the Yankee…

Easy Gardener’s Hand Scrub Great Gift Idea

Gardeners Hand Scrub: My Favorite Way to Clean Up After Digging in the Dirt

Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}

I’ve received quite a few questions lately about choosing a diffuser. It’s time to answer your questions!

My Favorite All-Purpose Reference Guide for Holistic Health

Look what just arrived in the mail! Prescription for Natural Cures has been on my book list for some time now, and after borrowing it multiple times from the local library–as well as from my holistic doctor’s lending library–I finally broke down and bought a (used) copy.

Pack a Plastic-Free Lunch with LunchBots Stainless Steel Containers

Remember the stainless steel, divided lunch containers I mentioned in My Ongoing Household Detox Resolution, Phase Three: Kitchenware? In my efforts to pack a plastic-free lunch, we invested in a set of LunchBots containers. We’ve been using them for several months years now, so I thought I’d do a little review… The verdict: We really like…

Should You Get the Flu Shot?

The Flu Shot and Other Vaccines There is so much hype in the media about the flu and the flu shot, but few people know much about the vaccine itself.

Favorite Natural Laundry Products: Detergent, Stain Remover and Dryer Balls

“Clean” doesn’t have a smell. That’s one of the {ahem} few useful things I learned from the Oprah show, years ago. It’s really stuck with me! Thanks, Oprah! It’s true: most of the scents in cleaning products are completely artificial, meant to mimic natural scents. But they’re NOT natural at all! And many are actually…

Ditching Paper Napkins for Good (hopefully)

I’m not the greenest gal on the face of the planet, but I like to do what I can. We’ve tried using cloth napkins before, but it’s never stuck. For one thing, we had supply issues. There simply weren’t enough napkins to last between launderings. Actually, we do technically have enough napkins, but most…