Over the holidays is a fabulous time to get your hands on some gorgeous citrus! Citrus comes into season in the warmer parts of the country during the holidays, so it’s in great supply! What a wonderful source of Vitamin C! Here’s how to make your own Vitamin C powder! Vitamin C is so important…
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8 Reasons to Go Gray
If you had asked me last year if I would be sharing my journey to let my natural gray grow out, I would have never believed you. But now that it’s done, I’ll never go back and here’s my “8 Reasons to Go Gray”! Growing up in the 70’s, my sister and I (she was…
How to Make Your Own Aloe Vera Gel
As I was strolling into my neighborhood health food store this week, with my list of two or three things, I stumbled across an offering of large aloe vera leaves in the refrigerator section! These dudes were crazy big! And for $1.99 each, I just had to have one! Let me show you how easy…
54 Ways to Be More Sustainable
Sustainability is all the rage today, and for good reason! Creating more self-reliance in your life brings more freedom from unfulfilling jobs, stress and debt. Regardless of where you live or what season of life you find yourself, there are ways to be more sustainable every day! Here are “54 Ways to Be More Sustainable”!…
How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent and Pre-Treat
I can’t even begin to quantify how much money you’ll save over the years by learning to make your own laundry detergent and pre-treat! With our big family and with using cloth diapers with my babies, I’ve saved thousands, yes I said thousands of dollars using our homemade laundry soap and pre-treat. This is…