Frugally Sustainable
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I love baking soda! There are so many amazing uses for it around the house, especially when it comes to cleaning. If you’ve never tried to make a baking soda paste, you really should, it’s so easy. Homemade Baking Soda Paste Recipe -1/2 cup baking soda -2 tablespoons water -1 teaspoon castile soap Directions: Mix …
Many people, when asked, would define soap scum as that irritating, cloudy residue on their tub or shower door! Soap scum is a white build-up consisting of minerals from the water, dirt, bacteria, and sloughed-off skin. The very best way to keep soap scum off glass shower doors is to prevent it from happening in the first place …
As far as I am concerned, enough has always been about a mind-set.Today, in our society, we live in the land of plenty. We’ve been conditioned to consume without consideration. “Don’t have the money right away, don’t worry, just use your credit card.” However, buying frivolous things has not only caused debt and added clutter in …
Ever since I began making this delicious cold and cough syrup last year, it has become a staple in my medicine chest. I usually prepare the first batch of the season around this time in anticipation of the days ahead. When making the switch to homemade remedies, forethought is key! There are very few “quick fixes” when …
It’s a cool day in November and the smell of warm honey fills my home because we’re in the kitchen hand dipping beeswax candles! This has become a seasonal tradition for me and children. I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun we have making these candles! Well, I take that back, I …
Probiotics. A buzzword within the natural health community. And rightfully so! Most health conscious individuals understand the positive effects on digestion that come from using probiotic foods and supplements. In fact, the benefits of ingesting probiotics have been well researched and the craze is taking over. If you haven’t already heard of fermented foods, kefir, and …
