Everyone wants whiter teeth, however, with the hefty price tag of professional treatments, the time commitment, and sometimes the mouth irritation, it’s not for everyone. According to Nutritionist Jennifer Adler in her book: Passionate Nutrition: A Guide to Using Food as Medicine from a Nutritionist Who Healed Herself from the Inside Out, there’s a much […]
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How To Make A Coconut Chest Rub
Cold season is here, and it’s always nice to have some healthy, natural alternatives on hand in your bathroom to help you survive! Commercial products like Vicks contain petroleum products which are not exactly “good” for you… So here’s a natural alternative you could try before you resort to the nasty stuff from the blog Easy […]
10 Items Every Woman MUST have in her bathroom! (you’ll wish you discovered #2 & #5 YEARS ago…)
If you open your bathroom cupboards right now– what is in them? Are they filled with toxic health demoting products or health promoting ones? Is it time for a bathroom detox of sorts to facilitate more natural products in 2015? If so, you’ll want to read each and every one of these bathroom must haves […]
Your Perfume is TOXIC and Contains Secret Chemicals (but don’t worry– you can make your own!)
Did you know that when a product lists “fragrance” on the label it essential means “hidden chemicals”? Basically that means it could include any number of over 3,000 chemicals [2] used in the fragrance industry? And it’s almost always hidden and kept a secret from you! YIKES! According to EWG, “The average fragrance product tested contained 14 […]
Crest toothpaste embeds plastic in our gums
I don’t know many people who DO NOT have this brand name toothpaste in their homes. Sure, it’s pretty with it’s florescent blue coloring and sparkle-like appearance, but what’s really in the ingredients that makes it such an irreplaceable product in the bathrooms of many? The answer may surprise you… “Did you know that polyethylene […]
The Scary Reason Illinois Just Banned Your Face Wash
Remember the commercials that say “smooth, round, micro-scrubbers?” If so, you’ve heard microbeads marketed and are familiar with some of the high end face wash products they are in. But why are they a threat and being banned in Illinois? I’m so excited that lawmakers are finally making changes to the products being sold and […]
Scientists Link Selfies To Narcissism, Addiction & Mental Illness
It’s hard to go through the day without being bombarded by selfies. They have become a normalized part of the American culture in recent years. Aside from the fun of it all– sharing your life with those around you through self taken photographs, is this actually a healthy or harmful trend? I’m curious what your take […]
9 Reasons to Keep Coconut Oil in your Bathroom
Coconut oil is a staple in many homes, with so many diverse applications from the kitchen to the bathroom to beauty and more! The possibilities are truly endless and money saving as well! My friend Tiffany (aka The Coconut Mama) is the queen of coconut, and wrote this awesome article about why you must have […]
8 Reasons to have essential oils in your bathroom (#3 is beyond genius and will make you smile every time you “go”!)
The bathroom is one of my favorite places to use essential oils. Here are the top ways I use essential oils in my bathroom: 1) Add 1-3 drops of lavender or your favorite essential oil to the bathwater for a relaxing bath. 2) Place 1o-15 drops of purification or thieves essential oil with a few tablespoons of […]
Hate the mall? Style challenged? Meet the Easy Button!
Confession time… While I’m REALLY good at grocery shopping and assembling meals, I’m not as good at clothes shopping and assembling outfits! It’s just not my thing. Not to mention I’d rather be just about anywhere BUT a dressing room and would prefer to try on clothes in the comfort of my home. Besides, it’s […]