It's that time of the year again: it is late summer, time for everyone to head back to school. Before you head out the door to do your shopping, you might be thinking about purchasing products that are eco-friendly. There is no need to go overboard to do your part for our planet. Below are a few simple ways you can go eco-friendly on those back to school supplies: Start Your Eco-Friendly School Supply Collection with Pens and Pencils Do you know that Americans throw away six billion pens every ... Read the Post
Eco-Friendly Ways to Prepare for Back to School
DIY Kiwi Facial Scrub
Kiwi, with its vibrant green flesh, is not only a delicious fruit but also a powerhouse of nutrients for your skin. To make this refreshing kiwi facial scrub, simply mash up a ripe kiwi and mix it with a tablespoon of cane sugar. The cane sugar acts as a gentle exfoliant, sloughing away dead skin cells and revealing a smooth and radiant complexion. To add a touch of hydration, add a few drops of sweet almond oil to the mix. Massage this luscious concoction onto your face in circular motions, and ... Read the Post
DIY Herbal Cleansing Lotion (+ Firm Skin Naturally!)
There are lots of simple ways to naturally firm and cleanse your skin. If you are looking to keep your skin youthful - and let's be honest... who isn't? - then one of the main goals is firming and smoothing. You will absolutely love this herbal cleansing lotion! We want to be smoothing out lines and wrinkles, and tightening the skin around eyes, mouth, and neck. There is a lovely herbal cleansing lotion that I love to use. But before we get to that, I have compiled a list of natural ways you ... Read the Post
DIY Olive Oil & Brown Sugar Facial Scrub
I live in a very dry mountain climate, where it is dry all year round. I'm also prone to very dry skin, and it's been a struggle to find something that will work for me. Natural oil moisturizers are what I have found to do the trick, and one of my favorites is this DIY Olive Oil & Brown Sugar Scrub ... which I would love to share with you! Without proper care, dry skin can become tired, itchy, feeling tight and chapped and red, which promotes other skin conditions like acne and eczema. ... Read the Post
The Top 6 Vegetables to Grow with Your Kids
One of the best ways of getting children to eat healthier is by having them help grow their own vegetables. Children are much more likely to eat what they have had a hand in growing than trying to force them at the dinner. There are other benefits of gardening in early childhood, and it has been shown to improve a child's sleep patterns and eyesight along with lowering their stress levels and improving their performance at school. Generally speaking after watching children running around in the ... Read the Post
DIY Yogurt Cleansing Lotion Recipe
There is a huge comeback being made with DIY homemade beauty care products. This yogurt cleansing lotion, as with most DIY natural products, can be made simply using ingredients you already have in your kitchen. These ingredients are not expensive, and they are very efficient and healthy for your skin. You will be pleased to know that yogurt holds some incredible benefits for your skin. Not only is it an amazing moisturizer, but it can help to prevent aging as well as fight acne and reduce ... Read the Post