I've been talking a lot about plastics lately! Beth Terry's book has really helped inspire our family to make some changes in the way we think about plastics. Even Mr. Nurture, who never really concerned himself with the concept of unnecessary waste, has been much more attentive to the ... Read More
MadeOn Skin Care Hard Lotion Review
It's not something I talk about very often (or ever), and it's definitely not something I would've ever posted pictures of here on the blog, but over the past five years or so, I've developed a serious case of eczema on my fingertips. It flares up and then dies down depending on the ... Read More
5 Easy Ways to Remove Plastic From Your Home
Ever since I read and reviewed Beth Terry's book, Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, plastic has been on my mind... I already knew the dangers of plastics, both for our own health as well as that of other animals and the environment. But Beth's book was ... Read More
Banana Almond Pulp Freezer Fudge
Ever since I started making homemade almond milk, I've found myself with an overload of almond pulp. When I first posted about making almond milk, I just dried out the pulp and used the dried almond flour in baking recipes, like breads and muffins. Once summer kicked in, however, I ... Read More
Kicking The Plastic Habit {Book Review}
Here it is. That raging topic making the headlines more and more each year: Plastic. As consumers who try to live a green, eco-friendly lifestyle, we tand to have a love/hate relationship with plastic. The convenience can't be beat; but the toll that plastics take on the environment, our ... Read More
Natural Skin Care: Baking Soda for Blackheads
Did you know you can use baking soda for blackheads? Make this super easy baking soda paste to exfoliate your skin and get rid of those pesky blackheads! Last week, I shared with you my no-soap facial cleanser: The Oil-Cleansing Method (OCM). Honestly, I didn't expect that post be so ... Read More