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Hi There! I'm Jen, welcome to my blog.
This blog is sort of a mix of ramblings and how-tos. My main goal is to be entertaining and to teach you how to live a toxic-free and chemical-free life, well as much as you can.
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New to oils or have you been hearing about roller balls and just haven’t figured out what they are? Well, this video is for you! See how easy and fun they are to make and be sure to scroll all the way down to grab a free PDF full of recipes. Supplies I used:…
There’s no feeling like waking up fully charged and ready to tackle the day. Unfortunately, stress, hormones, poor diet, and other factors can make it hard to catch those much-needed Z’s. Luckily, the solution might be simpler than you think. Rich in sleep-inducing chemicals, these natural foods can help you drift off into dreamland. Best…
Well if you are here it means you are a very frugal individual looking to get into Young Living Essential Oils (YAY!). Well, I have some good news and bad news for you. Well bad news, there hasn’t been an official Young Living Starter kit coupon voucher in the last 4 years. The good news is, I…
So I was in the mood for a nice warm drink to help me get into the Christmas Spirit and this is what I came up with using the stuff in my cabinets. I used the homemade vanilla extract I created a few months ago, some warm milk. Of course, I am dairy free so…
Thanksgiving is coming up and I wanted to give my downstairs bathroom a mini-makeover on a very tight budget. I was searching Pinterest and came across a few using this kit for tubs and decided to try this on my sink. Our house is about 18 years old and this is the original sink that…
So if you are like me it’s hard to find good vanilla that is gluten-free or one that at least says that on the label. Plus many of the store-bought ones have caramel coloring, added sugars, and preservatives, yuck! I was purchasing the crapy stuff until I found out how easy it is to make…
So I had my dreams set on one of those Carolina Coops but my budget (and timeline) just weren’t cooperating, so hubby suggested that we convert part of our shed to a coop and then create a run. After the initial shock of that he was onboard with the chicken thing I agreed and off…
I thought long and hard over the past year on if I should get chickens. I’ve been researching and reading all about chickens the past year and finally talked hubby into letting me get them. The first thing you have to find out is that if you are allowed to have them where you live.…
From germs and harmful chemicals to fat and cholesterol, there are many things we could do without. While the liver and kidneys are fantastic cleansers, it’s up to us to finish the job. And it’s not as hard as you might think. The secret lies not in a special detox supplement or torturous exercise regimen,…
When it comes to bang for the buck, houseplants earn their keep. From lilies to snake plants, houseplants purify the air and look good doing it. A little greenery can provide relief from asthma and seasonal allergies and cleanse toxins generated by the appliances and chemicals we use every day. Even a small potted cactus…
