Natural Wellness
Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Four}
Did you read the first three posts in this series on essential oil diffusers? Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}–features to consider Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Two}–my personal experience with two mid-range options Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Three}–all about doTerra’s official diffusers, plus one low-cost option I…
Read MoreWhich Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Three}
Did you catch the other posts in this series? I recommend reading the first two before reading today’s post. You can do that here: Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}–features to consider Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Two}–my personal experience with two mid-range options Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Four}–how,…
Read MoreReusable 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…
Read MoreWhich 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…
Read MoreEasy Gardener’s Hand Scrub {great gift idea}
I love to garden. [Check out This Year’s Garden Experiments.] Wish I had more time to devote to digging in the dirt and trying to make things grow, but here’s one thing I don’t have to spend extra time on: cleaning up my grubby hands, post-gardening.
Read MoreWhich 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!
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreMy Favorite Toothpaste (updated)
Have you made this toothsoap yet? We love it here at the Yankee Homestead! So easy to make, and I don’t have to worry about any of the ingredients. No sulfates, flourides or other sketchy stuff. Just Dr. Bronner’s soap, coconut oil, hot water, stevia and essential oils.
Read MoreMy Favorite Sunscreens (and my large, floppy beach hat)
Yesterday, I explained why we don’t use much sunscreen around the Yankee Homestead. When we do need extra protection, this is what we like to use: When I first learned that regular sunscreens might not be such a great idea, I did all kinds of research to find a sunscreen that was as safe…
Read MoreSunscreen: Does it Work? Is it Safe?
Did you know that regular sunscreens are carcinogenic? That’s right, the very substance we’re encouraged to slather all over ourselves in order to protect our body’s largest organ (the skin), is suspect of, at worst, causing and speeding the development of cancer and, at best, offering little real protection against skin cancer. [A] wide range…
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