This hair rinse is my favorite! It leaves my hair feeling soft and looking shiny. It’s easy to make and will make you feel like a beauty goddess!! I especially enjoy it in the summertime because my hair gets dried out for the sun, beach, and pool. There are three variations; one for red hair,…
I love cleaning with vinegar. It’s acidic enough to cut through grease and also gentle, so I don’t have to worry about harsh chemicals around my kids. I usually fill a squirt bottle with water, vinegar, a few drops of castile soap, and a few drops of whatever essential oil I’m feeling. Today, I’m trying…
A simple way to add sustainability to your wardrobe is to incorporate natural fabrics. Natural fabrics as opposed to synthetic fabrics biodegrade and honestly just feel better on your skin. When it comes to cotton which is the number one natural fabric, organic will up your sustainable game even more. So why make the switch?…
Our first family home was a 1954, cinder block, ranch style, classic Florida home. It had the original hardwood floors, original turquoise tile in one bathroom, a still working attic fan (the precursor to air conditioning), and my favorite feature of all- an enormous orange tree. My husband and I guessed the tree was planted…
The Discovery At 14 my mother took me for a camp physical. She’d forgotten about it and the deadline to mail in the form was fast approaching. An appointment with my regular pediatrician wasn’t possible so she took up to what she called “the doc in the box”, the neighborhood walk in clinic. The doctor…
Re-reading a book from graduate school I came across the following quote {we live} “in an epidemic of consumption that links us to the poverty of others around the world, and links us to the growing ecological crisis that threatens the very existence of life on earth.”- Rethinking Globalization. I had highlighted this passage years…
This face mask is one of my favorite at-home beauty treatments. I love it because it gives me immediate results and it’s very easy to make. Just three ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen. Health Benefits for you! The three ingredients in the mask are turmeric, honey, and milk. Turmeric is a spice…