Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve made a few homemade cleaners before landing upon this one, and I LOVE it! I hope you do too. It’s super-easy and quick to make, and you probably have all the ingredients you need. It’s not messy with baking soda and not smelly with vinegar. It smells so clean and fresh. It’s safe for …
DIY's & Health Tips
Simple DIY's for natural living, how-to's in the kitchen, and health tips that have worked for our family.
Homemade Toothpaste
Reading Time: 6 minutesI’ve been using this homemade toothpaste for about 2 years now, maybe longer. It keeps my teeth bright and white and keeps us away from the toxic ingredient fluoride. I’m amazed at the number of people that I talk to who do not know about fluoride. This post and video will help to clear things …
Whiten Your Teeth Naturally
Reading Time: 4 minutesBecause of my daily routine, I don’t have to whiten my teeth too often. I make and use my own toothpaste using coconut oil, baking soda, and essential oils, which help to keep my teeth really white all year long. About 2 weeks ago, I ran out of my homemade toothpaste, so I used the …
BAKED CAJUN ROUX
Reading Time: 5 minutesKnock on wood – I’ve never burnt a roux before, but I know people who have. They walked away from the stove for just a half-second, and when they turned around, their roux was burnt! What a waste of time after stirring for sooooo long! Standing in the same place at the stove for hours …
The Story Behind Healthier Ingredients
Reading Time: 11 minutesMy Personal Story of How We Took Control of Our Family’s Health with common questions answered below Our journey towards health all started when my oldest son was about two-and-a-half years old, and he lived with a constant runny nose with yellow-green snot. We all know the dreaded, yucky, yellow-green snot. Although it was gross …
4 Steps Closer to a Cajun Kitchen
Reading Time: 4 minutesMany times, I think authentic Cajun dishes need a little practice to get it right. You may not always get the roux you want the first time, or you may walk away for a minute and burn it! Whatever happens, don’t give up! You will get it eventually, and it will be so worth it! …