There are all kinds of things not to like about mainstream deodorants and antiperspirants, including aluminum, petroleum products, chemical dyes, and artificial fragrances. But natural deodorants can leave you wet beneath the arms. That’s why I’ve been so excited to find Clay Dry Deodorant. Antiperspirant use has been correlated with breast cancer – reason enough […]
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A Twist on a Classic Deviled Egg Recipe: It’s the Chile
I love deviled eggs. I love making them, eating them, and sharing them at pot-lucks. I was recently at a restaurant for a luncheon where deviled eggs were on the buffet. I excitedly grabbed a couple and made my way to my seat, only to be disappointed with the bland, pasty lack of flavor. The […]
Almond Oil: A Good, Safe Skin Moisturizer
Hello, I’m Elizabeth and I used to be a Johnson’s Baby Oil junkie. All through my teens I slathered my freshly showered skin with mineral oil before toweling off every day, and each summer I covered myself in the oil to bake in the sun on a lawn chair in the yard. I cringe now […]
Natural Help for Bleeding Ears of Cats and Dogs
As our cat has aged, it seems her ears are becoming more prone to cracks and bleeding. Just last night I awoke to feeling drops of liquid hitting my arms and realized the cat was shaking her head and spraying me with blood from the crack on the tip of her ear. Yuck. Luckily, I […]
Mira Stainless Steel Container Set for Safe Food Storage
I was excited to receive this Mira Stainless Steel Container Set to try out and review because I’m always looking for safer ways to store leftovers for lunches the next day. Stainless steel and glass won’t leach chemicals into foods, unlike plastic storage containers, but glass can break, which can limit it’s usefulness when you […]
