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Family Friendly and Pregnancy-Safe Liquid Herbal Products: TriLight Health Review and $100 Giveaway

October 20, 2011

I'm a big believer in using herbs to naturally and gently treat many health concerns, as well as to nourish the body with additional nutrients.
The easiest form of herbs for most amateurs is usually dry herbs, made into simple teas, poultices, baths and that sort of thing. However, the most effective form of herbs is usually [...]

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What’s So Great About Raw Milk?

April 28, 2011

Once upon a time, milk was not such a complex or controversial subject.
Cows grazed on green grass. Healthy, well-fed, and free to roam, they produced a nutrient-dense, thick, white liquid which was relished either straight from the cow (raw) or turned into cultured dairy for short-term storage or delectable hard cheeses for long-term storage.
It was [...]

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Non-Toxic Cleaners You Can Make at Home

March 4, 2011

Written by Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer
Advertisers everywhere proclaim the germ fighting power of chemical-filled cleaners. Many would have us believe that there is no way to clean and disinfect without a chemical product. And doesn’t every good mother want to rid her home of germs and dirt?
May I encourage you not to buy into [...]

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A Year of Herbs: Pregnancy and the Use of Essential Oils, Part 2

August 13, 2010

Guest Post by Kimberly of Fertility Flower
Continuing on from yesterday's post on the safe use of essential oils in pregnancy, and the first two oils, Lavender and Bergamot.
Using Neroli, Chamomile and Geranium
Like bergamot, Neroli is part of the family of citrus essential oils. Also known as 'orange blossom,' it requires 1000 blossoms to arrive [...]

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A Year of Herbs: Pregnancy and the Use of Essential Oils

August 12, 2010

Guest Post by Kimberly of Fertility Flower
**Stephanie's note: I had originally intended to put up a tomato canning tutorial tomorrow, but this post was long, and yet so full of good information, whether you are pregnant or simply want to learn more about the use of essential oils! So it will continue tomorrow, and you [...]

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Squeaky Clean Fun: A Soap Making Photo Tutorial

April 21, 2010
Finished, cut soap bars

By Beth Corcoran, Contributing Writer
To start, I just want to say I am so excited that Stephanie is allowing me the opportunity to share with you one of my favorite hobbies--soap making.  I have been making bar soap for my family for almost a year now, and I have tried different methods and a variety of [...]

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Safe & All Natural Beauty Products You Can Make at Home

April 14, 2010
HoneyandOliveOil

By Angela Beery, Contributing Writer
Have you ever wondered exactly what ingredients your beauty products are made of? Are you sure that the ingredients in your beauty products are safe? Many of us have never stopped to consider the ingredients in our cosmetic products and how they might be affecting our appearance and our overall [...]

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Safe and Natural Children’s Toys

December 4, 2009
little wooden car

**Don't forget that the Healthy Holidays Eats and Sweet Carnival is this upcoming Tuesday, Dec.8th! Start getting your whole/real foods holiday recipes ready to contribute!**

Wooden car made by Bajo

Why We Care About the Toys We Choose
It all started a little over two years ago. Recalls on toys (particularly from China) were coming out left, right [...]

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