With all the hype surrounding carbohydrates today, it’s no wonder we’re confused. One day the news says bananas are good for you, the next they are described as a diet disaster. What’s one to think about the mysterious world of carbs? Let’s do a simple breakdown of carbohydrates, the good and the bad, so that ...
Why go green with home cleaning? I have found that there are a number of ways my family and I can benefit from cutting out the commercial cleaners and going green today. I feel much better about using alternative cleaning products in my home; these are just ten reasons to go green with home cleaning. ...
Wallpaper can turn plain walls into colorful works of art, but many people avoid wallpaper because they are under the impression that stripping and removing wallpaper isn’t easy. Hanging wallpaper doesn’t seem nearly as arduous since it’s something new and exciting, but stripping and removing old wallpaper is considered a chore. Wallpaper isn’t always easy ...
I use fresh herbs every single day in our household. I use them to treat colds and headaches, for cooking, in homemade products, and for their beauty. While most herbs are gentle and work with the body, many can cause problems. Many people associate the word natural with the word ‘safe.’ That isn’t always the ...
My interest in making my own deodorant stems from reading, some years back, that most commercial deodorant has an aluminum compound that has been tied to higher rates of cancer, particularly breast cancer. This aluminum molecule is so small that it fits through the human pores and enters the bloodstream. Also, some deodorants are harsh ...