Advice on making your own personal care products
September 7th, 2021 | by Scott Cooney
You can absolutely make many of your own personal and cleaning products. Just like cooking your own food, when you [&hellip
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Homemade natural deodorant that actually works for men
December 3rd, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
Got stinky pits? Of course you do, like me, you’re a sweaty, gross dude (or the partner of such a [&hellip
5 Home Remedies for Bug Bites
May 18th, 2015 | by Lynn Fang
Soothe itchy skin with these five home remedies for bug bites.
Home Remedies for Poison Ivy + How to Avoid It
March 29th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
There are dozens of home remedies for poison ivy that can help heal and soothe the skin after a run-in with this troublesome plant
3 Homemade Toothpaste Recipes: Homemade Living
December 9th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
We love making homemade body care, and homemade toothpaste is next on the list! Here we share some good reasons to switch to homemade toothpastes, along with a few recipes to get you started!
Homemade Living: How to Make Natural Deodorant
December 8th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Next in our Homemade Living series, an awesome DIY natural deodorant for happy armpits! Healthy, natural and totally sustainable!
Homemade Mouthwash is Healthy and Budget-Friendly
December 3rd, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
We're kicking off our brand new Homemade Living series with a recipe for simple homemade mouthwash. Homemade mouthwash is easy, affordable, eco-friendly and super effective! Just a few ingredients and you're ready to go!
Essential Oils for Natural Wellness (and a giveaway!)
April 23rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Here are Green Living Ideas we’re big fans of natural remedies, and essential oils are almost always a part of [&hellip
An Eco Approach to Eliminating Odors
May 2nd, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
If you live in a city apartment or in a small home, then good ventilation might not have been part [&hellip
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