THE BEAUTY OF CANDLES Candles are so romantic. Their beautiful glow and smells can warm a room, create ambiance and enhance relaxation. Unfortunately, many of them, especially the cheaper ones, have chemicals melted into the wax. Often times, the wax alone can be harmful. Before learning this, I had sweet-smelling candles in every room of the house. I love them….
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WHAT IS IN YOUR CANDLES?
10 WAYS TO REMOVE CHEMICALS
WHY AVOID TOXIC CHEMICALS? When my second son was born I did what most moms do to keep my house clean. I sprayed Lysol to sanitize surfaces, used bleach on my whites and mopped the floor with a fresh pine scent. I loved the carpet powder that I could vacuum up. It made the whole house smell fresh. However, when…
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BEAUTIFUL VALENTINE’S DAY MAKEUP
VALENTINE’S DAY MAKEUP Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays for wearing beautiful makeup. It is a great excuse to dig out that deep red lipstick and put on some pretty shoes! If you are going out to a romantic dinner or even if it is out with your girlfriends, below are some fun makeup tips for your evening….
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DEODORANT INGREDIENTS ~ CHOOSE WISELY
Choosing a Deodorant What deodorant is best? This is a frequent question I have been asked over the years. It is really difficult to find a deodorant that has acceptable ingredients AND that works, which is why I began making my own. Choosing a decent deodorant is also a great way to remove chemicals from your life, which can be…
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MAKE YOUR OWN DEODORANT – WITH ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS
USING NATURAL DEODORANTS After learning that there are harmful ingredients in most deodorants sold in stores, I decided to make my own. There was A LOT of trial and error when working on this deodorant. Thankfully, I finally have a natural deodorant that works and has great consistency! I bought my empty deodorant containers off Amazon. Yang ylang and tea…
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