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12 New Year’s Goals for 2027 That Feel Like Treats, Not Chores
In “12 New Year’s Goals for 2027 That Feel Like Treats, Not Chores,” I explain why most New Year’s Goals fizzle out by February: they are too big, too vague, and not much fun. Instead, I share twelve small, repeatable habits that feel like rewards, from learning about a new moment in history each month,…
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Drying Fresh Herbs from Your Garden : How I Save Summer’s Harvest All Year Long
There is something about walking into my laundry room and seeing bundles of basil, rosemary, and thyme hanging from a pole with twine that makes the whole house feel a little more like a home. If you have ever grown herbs and watched half of them wilt or bolt before you got around to using…
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Our Favorite 6 Homemade Cleaning Swaps (That Smell Amazing and Actually Work)
If you’ve been looking for easy, effective homemade cleaning swaps that actually work and smell incredible, this post covers everything you need to transform your cleaning routine from toxic to totally natural. We’re sharing six of our favorite DIY recipes, including a homemade counter cleaner spray, homemade laundry detergent, homemade fruit and vegetable wash, homemade…
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Why I Started Making My Own Homemade Hand Soap (And Why You Should Too)
If you’ve been looking for a simple, non-toxic homemade hand soap recipe that actually works, this is it. With just four ingredients, liquid castile soap, water, Vitamin E oil, and an optional essential oil blend, you can make a gentle, moisturizing hand soap in under two minutes that’s free from parabens, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and…
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10 Simple DIY Swaps for a Cleaner, More Natural Home and Pantry
If you’ve been looking for simple, effective DIY swaps to create a cleaner, more natural home and pantry, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’re sharing 10 of our favorite homemade swaps, the ones that have genuinely stuck in our own homes, from DIY reed diffusers and homemade vanilla extract to beeswax wraps,…
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DIY Natural Fruit Wash Spray With 3 Ingredients That Really Works
If you’ve been rinsing your fruits and vegetables with plain water and calling it clean, it’s time to upgrade your routine with this DIY natural fruit wash spray, a simple, three-ingredient solution made with distilled white vinegar, water, and fresh lemon juice that actually removes pesticide residues, bacteria, and waxy coatings that water alone can’t…
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DIY Reed Diffusers : How to Make Beautiful, Natural Home Fragrance with Just 3 Ingredients
DIY reed diffusers are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to keep your home smelling amazing all day long, no candles, no heat, and no effort required. With just three simple ingredients (fractionated coconut oil, vodka, and your favorite essential oils), you can create a custom, natural home fragrance in under ten minutes.…
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Best 2 Ingredient DIY Dry Shampoo with Arrowroot Powder: My Simple, Life Changing, Budget Friendly Hair Fix
DIY dry shampoo with arrowroot powder is my go to natural hair hack for busy mornings. This simple, affordable recipe absorbs oil, refreshes roots, and works for blonde, brunette, or red hair using just a 2-3 pantry ingredients.
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How to Make a Dried Orange Garland for Christmas: A Simple, Cozy DIY You’ll Use Every Year
This dried orange garland is a simple, cozy way to decorate for Christmas using just oranges, twine, and a low oven. Thinly sliced oranges are slowly dried until crisp, then threaded onto twine to create a natural garland that works beautifully on trees, mantels, windows, and staircases. With an optional addition of cinnamon sticks for…
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Soothing Homemade Lavender Salt Scrub You’ll Make Again and Again: With 6 Natural Ingredients
In this season of slowing down, this homemade lavender salt scrub has become more than a recipe, it’s a small, meaningful ritual. Made at the kitchen counter with little hands helping and used in quiet moments of care, it reflects a gentler approach to body care, motherhood, and everyday life. Simple, nourishing, and perfect for…