Bed bugs. Yep, I had them, as nasty as that sounds. What’s scary is that I didn’t even know I had them until I had tiny bumps on my body that I thought was just an allergic reaction to a new laundry detergent I made. It wasn’t until my friend suggested that I look for bed bugs that I found out … [Read more...] about 4 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
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DIY Coffee Eye Cream
Have you ever noticed--especially as you approach the mid 20's to early 30's age range and beyond--that your eyes are kinda, well, tired looking? They can get dark circle beneath them from being tired {think up all night with a forever hungry baby or a sick child}. Or they can wee little wrinkles … [Read more...] about DIY Coffee Eye Cream
DIY Laundry Stain Remover
Oops. Just spilled on my white shirt...AGAIN. I think I subconsciously enjoy spilling stainy stuff all over myself when I'm wearing something white. Seriously. Sigh. Fortunately, a stain is no obstacle for me--not even with my natural living ways. Mwhahaha! With my homemade laundry stain remover, I … [Read more...] about DIY Laundry Stain Remover
How to Use an Abacus to Make Patterns {Plus FREE Printable Cards}
The abacus {also referred to as a counting frame} is a neat tool that has been used for math and various other purposes for centuries. Its origins take root in European, Chinese, and Russian cultures. Today, the abacus is still heavily used in many countries and, upon occasion, is even used here in … [Read more...] about How to Use an Abacus to Make Patterns {Plus FREE Printable Cards}
How to Pop Popcorn Healthfully
Most people {I think} enjoy the fun, comfort, and tastiness associated with curling up on the couch next to loved ones with a big bowl of salty, buttery popcorn to watch a movie. But I'm sure that, by now, you've heard all about the problems that can be caused when you pop popcorn in those handy … [Read more...] about How to Pop Popcorn Healthfully
DIY Laundry Soap {Fels-Naptha & Borax Free}–Improved Recipe!
It took a few years to tweak and improve upon the very first laundry soap as found ALL over the web {you know, the one involving baking soda, washing soda, borax, and Fels-Naptha}, and those adjustments resulted in my original laundry soap recipe. Now it's been three more years since that original … [Read more...] about DIY Laundry Soap {Fels-Naptha & Borax Free}–Improved Recipe!