There’s nothing more immaculate than baby skin, and for new parents, figuring out how to take care of it properly can be overwhelming. Confronted with shelves upon shelves of baby-care products, how do you know which choice will be safe, effective, and good for your baby’s skin? One way to know for sure is to make the products yourself! It’s […]
Did you know that you can make your own mouthwash at home? It’s just one of many personal care products that you can easily make using ingredients that you may even already have in the pantry. Making products at home gives you control over the ingredients so you can avoid harsh chemicals that you may not want on or in […]
One of the best parts of sustainable living is learning to create things for yourself instead of buying them. It allows you to avoid materials and ingredients that are harmful to your family or the planet — and it’s also very satisfying personally. One of my favorite creations of the past few years has been this body lotion. Why Homemade […]
This time of year is prime time for chapped lips — you know those dried-out kissers are just dying to be smothered in moisture. As we see it, you really have three choices. First, you could just leave them be (but honestly, who really wants to have white, dry, flaky lips?). You could opt for one of those little plastic […]