Join me in getting back to the basics with practical tips, ideas, and DIYs for a natural home. No matter where you are on your journey to natural living, here you’ll find easy non-toxic homemaking ideas (like my favorite homemade laundry powder and cast iron wax) to help you save money and create a healthier home.
Easy, effective, and cheap, homemade dishwasher detergent will be your new favorite DIY! It only takes 5 minutes to make and uses just 4 simple, clean ingredients. Quick Look at the DIY Ingredients Step-By-Step Instructions Step 1: First, pour all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Step 2: Then,…
Many common bakeware items are full of toxins you don’t want in your food. Thankfully there are other options! Here is the best non-toxic bakeware I use as a mom on a budget. Quick Look at Non-Toxic Bakeware Stainless Steel Pros Cons Price Low – Stainless steel is hard to beat when you’re looking for…
Easy and effective, this is the best method for washing cloth diapers! You can follow this simple cloth diaper laundry routine to keep your diapers clean and odor-free. Quick Look at the Tutorial Supplies Needed Step-By-Step Instructions Step 1: Rinse the diaper After you change a dirty diaper, the first step is to rinse off…
DIY beeswax food wraps make it easy to reduce your plastic use and ditch cling wrap for good! This simple project will help you keep your food fresh and delicious without wasting plastic. Quick Look at the DIY Ingredients Note: Some tutorials use only beeswax without jojoba oil and pine resin, however, this results in…
Food is one of most people’s top monthly expenses and learning to shop for groceries on a budget can save you hundreds (or thousands) of dollars every year. Discover the top tips to saving money on groceries while stocking up on delicious, high-quality food! Ever since my husband and I got married, we’ve looked for…
Do you hate spending money on disposable diapers but are wondering if cloth diapers are worth it? As a mom of 2 under 2, here are my honest thoughts on our transition to cloth diapers. Why Would I Want to Use Cloth Diapers Anyway? First off, why would anyone want to use cloth diapers? Aren’t…
Are you thinking about trying Azure Standard but not sure if it’ll work for you? Here’s my honest Azure Standard review after using it for many of my family’s groceries for multiple years. What is Azure Standard? Azure Standard is a family owned company that provides healthy and affordable food, cosmetics, garden items, and more….
Groceries are expensive, and you can save so much money by making food at home! Here are my top 10 foods you should make from scratch (plus 3 that you shouldn’t). Food often takes up one of the largest portions of the budget, so it’s a great area to try to save money! Over the…
When it comes to crunchy moms, gift-giving can be a challenge. Here are over 30 of the best gifts for crunchy moms, perfect for Christmas, birthdays, and other special occasions! Under $20 Wildflower Seeds – A fun, easy gift that anyone with a small planting space will enjoy! Loose-leaf tea – Loose-leaf tea is often…
If you’re planning a natural birth or just love birth stories, this one is for you! After a quick Bradley Method labor which was very different from my first, our son was born at home on Monday afternoon. This is how it happened and what I did to prepare for natural birth. I’m always one…
