Contaminated Water at Home
One of the most forgotten areas of a healthy house is the water we use. Contaminated water is a REAL thing, even in the United States. And water quality in…
Does Homemade Laundry Detergent Work? The Science Behind this Trend
I never thought that homemade laundry detergent would end up being such a hot button issue for so many people until I posted about it two years ago. I guess…
How to Create A Healthy Kitchen
Whole food choices and healthy eating options are popping up everywhere, making it easier than ever to make positive lifestyle choices when it comes to food. We have access to…
Natural and Organic Bedding Guide
One of my favorite places to start with families who want to transform their homes is to start where they sleep. Our bedrooms and our kids’ bedrooms can be such…
Green Building Materials for a Healthy House
When you’re improving your home’s appearance or systems in any way, it becomes an excellent time to make healthy improvements. By planning ahead, you can actually improve the indoor air…
Use Essential Oils to Purify Air and Naturally Reduce Toxins
Confession time: I used to be the QUEEN of scented candles. I mean, I had them everywhere in my home and I used them ALL. THE. TIME. And I don't…
Minimalist Approach to Lowering Toxins for a Healthy Home
I wouldn’t necessarily categorize myself as a minimalist, per say. But, I do think that a lot of my tendencies at this point in my life lean towards the minimalist…
Healthy Laundry Room (plus DIY Fabric Softener)
Families can create A LOT of laundry when you start to think about it. For me, laundry is a daily chore. Whether my six year old did a painting project…
How to Sleep: Create a Non-Toxic Sleep Sanctuary
If you're having trouble sleeping, my guess is you've already started down the road to find a solution. Changing your sleeping environment to be a low toxin space is one…
Do Salt Lamps Work?
One thing that I didn’t get on board with right away when I was changing the way we lived was salt lamps. I didn’t really understand their purpose, and to…