Does your washing machine stink? Do your clothes suddenly smell… even after they’ve just been washed? Chances are, you need to clean your washing machine! This DIY cleaning powder will do the trick. “Why does my washing machine stink?” So why do washing machines develop unpleasant odors in the first place? Your washing machine has…
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How to Make Lemon Vinegar Cleaner with Lemon Peel
This simple citrus vinegar cleaner combines the cleaning power of vinegar and lemon to blast through grease and odor. It’s the perfect all-natural cleaner for your kitchen, bathroom, windows and more! Why Lemon Peel Vinegar is Awesome Vinegar is acidic, which helps dissolve mineral deposits like lime and rust (including hard water stains). It also…
How to Freeze & Thaw Butter like a Pro
Maybe your favorite butter was on sale. Or you scored some amazing fresh butter at the farmers market. Either way, you have way more butter than you need and it begs the question: can you freeze butter? Yes, you can! Here’s how. Butter handles being frozen very well, so it’s safe to store it in…
How I Finally Stopped Binge Eating
I know what it feels like when you can’t stop binge eating. Binge eating can feel like a monster inside you, waiting to pounce on the next pizza or candy bar that comes your way. I’ve downed a 1/2 gallon of cookies and cream ice cream… all in one sitting. Binge eating is a hard…
21 Home Remedies for Headaches that WORK (Even for Migraines!)
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What are the best essential oils for YOUR skin?
The best essential oils for your skin are the ones that work for your skin type. Today we’ll go over which essential oils are best for dry skin, oily skin, mature skin, and everything in between – plus a few basic skincare recipes! How to Figure Out Your Skin Type If you’re not sure what…
The best non-chlorine bleach alternative? Oxygen bleach powder!
(Today’s post is sponsored by iHerb. All opinions are my own.) It’s the holy grail: a natural bleach alternative that actually works (but doesn’t make your eyes water or require airing out the house after using it!). Sounds too good to be true? It’s not! Oxygen bleach is the safer, non-chlorine bleach alternative you’ve been…
How to Make Cucumber Water
This cucumber water recipe was brought to you by my scorching hot Carolina summer. When you sit outside in the heaviness of southern heat and humidity, you tend to contemplate the possibility of a cool, refreshing beverage. That’s where cucumber water comes in. What I found was more than a delicious drink, though. Cucumbers are…
How to Naturally Lighten Hair at Home Without Bleach
It’s time to ditch the harsh bleaching kits and learn how to naturally lighten your hair at home… without bleach! Bleach can cause serious damage to your hair and scalp, and it’s best to avoid it if at all possible. Luckily, there are several ways to lighten your hair at home without it! What about…
The Ultimate Collection of DIY Lotion and Moisturizer Recipes
Homemade lotion might seem too scary to try, but seriously: DIY moisturizer is much easier to make than you think. All you need is a good recipe and some how-to. Why make your own DIY lotion? Commercial lotions are usually full of artificial fragrances and preservatives that are not only questionable, but honestly unnecessary. So…
