Spring is a season that for many people brings to mind thoughts of a fresh start. It makes sense then that it can feel great to give your home a refreshing, top-to-bottom spring cleaning when the weather starts getting warmer — and it turns out it can be good for your health. Why is a…
Longing for a soap that you can trust is made with pure, all-natural, chemical-free ingredients? Castile soap should be at the top of the list. This variety of soap represents one of the best natural and biodegradable soaps that can be manufactured by hand. There are so, so many potential Castile soap uses. It's not…
The bell pepper is, yes, sweet and versatile, but did you know that bell pepper nutrition also helps you fight everything from the common cold to cancer? This delicious food is familiar to many of us for its sweet taste and ability to be stuffed chock-full of yummy stuff before being eaten, but the benefits…
Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca, is well-known for its powerful antiseptic properties and ability to treat wounds, which is why it's one of the top antibacterial essential oils. Tea tree is a volatile essential oil derived mainly from the Australian native plant Melaleuca alternifolia. It's been widely used throughout Australia for at least…
Have you ever experienced a foot soak? A good foot soak offers some much-needed therapy to tired, achy feet and overall relaxation. Healthy, soothed feet can make a difference in your day. Depending on what you do day to day, your feet can get rather beat up, sometimes forming calluses and rough, dry skin. And,…
If you don't like cast iron cookware it may be because you're not sure how to season cast iron and care for it properly (don't worry, it is easy if you know how). Well-seasoned and properly cared for, cast iron cookware develops a natural nonstick finish and lasts for decades and decades. And cast iron…
Commercial bubble-blowing solution is cheap and readily available. But as with so many products, it's not always possible to know exactly what ingredients any given bottle may contain. Since your kids will get bubble solution on their hands, inhale the fumes, and possibly pop bubbles in their faces, you may want to have more control…
While cleaning products are meant to clean, their impact on your health may be a little more than you bargained for within your home and body. Many of us were raised to use some of the most hazardous products on the planet and not think anything of it, but we should give it a second thought…
