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Uses For Virgin Coconut Oil
Just as with olive oil and castor oil, coconut oil is a product that has multiple health and beauty uses that doesn’t cost a lot of money. Virgin coconut oil can be used on your hair, skin, and even as a weight-loss supplement. As long as the oil has been cold pressed and has no […]
Coffee & Brown Sugar Scrub….Or Create Your Own Combination…Green, Cheap & Works!
This scrub exfoliates and moisturizes, is super easy to make and can be changed up to fit your own personal needs/wants….and it’s a lot cheaper than buying over the counter scrubs.
Free And Inexpensive Gift Ideas….Time Required
I think time given to another is one of the best gifts you can give, regardless if you’re on a budget. There are so many people who don’t have time to do certain things or physically can’t. These ideas are perfect for people who work, stay at home parents, grandparents, friends, the person who has everything, children, etc.
Another Cheap and Green Way to Clean….With Salt!
We have already shown ways you can clean cheaply and greenly with baking soda and also with white vinegar …another easy, cheap and readily available product you can use to clean with is salt.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Do you ever notice a change in your mood as the days get shorter and colder? Maybe you’re a bit more irritable or tired? Or perhaps you have trouble concentrating or getting along with others more so than at other times of the year. If so, you could be suffering from a type of depression […]
Chia Seeds – One of the Healthiest Foods on the Planet (Easy to Eat & Affordable)
Chia seeds are one of the healthiest foods on the planet that benefits both the body and brain. And they are so, so easy to add to your diet. I was actually doing some research on natural protein sources and chia seeds kept popping up, along with all their health benefits, which made me curious […]
Clean Your Air….With Plants
It’s dry here in Colorado, especially in the winter with the windows closed and the heater on constantly. By simply adding plants to each room you can help combat the dryness and clean the air. Through NASA studies, scientists have identified 50 houseplants that remove many pollutants and gases and help clean the air inside […]
Alternative Uses For Oatmeal
Every year during the holidays I buy a big container of old fashioned oatsl for baking and then end up tossing half of it out because to be honest, neither my husband or I eat oatmeal for breakfast. I know it’s super good for you and in a pinch I’d eat it but… anyway, instead […]
Dry Skin Brushing Benefits….Who Knew?
Seriously, just by dry brushing your body everyday for a minute or two…You get improved circulation, stimulate hormones, firm skin, discharge metabolic wastes, eliminate toxins, open pores, help with muscle tone, and rejuvenate the nervous system.
Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar…From Cleaning to Health & Beauty Benefits
Cleaning, health benefits, beauty benefits… apple cider vinegar is so useful!
Tighten Pores With 2 Simple (And Cheap) Ingredients
Pores…we all have them. Some of us are blessed genetically with good skin and small pores while others get to thank their genes for more oily skin with larger pores. And then there are those who have a combination of both. Oily or unclean skin can cause oils to settle around pores too, making […]
Natural Beauty Products From Your Kitchen & Crustless Quiche ($6.24 Feeds 4)
I love today’s episode in which I show Ashley all the fabulous but cheap kitchen foods you can actually use as beauty products. Most of these items are probably in your kitchen already and when compared to what you’d pay for beauty products at the store, well, you can save a bundle. The products are […]
Top Germy Spots In Schools…And How To Help Prevent Your Child From Getting Sick
Well it’s that time of year again where a lot of children are bemoaning the beginning of a new school year while some parents are jumping for joy. (Come on, admit it parents, there are summer days you’re really, really wishing for school to start.) And with the start of a new school year, comes […]
Foods That Will Help Keep You Hydrated This Summer
Here’s a list of water-packed foods that can also help keep you hydrated during the hot summer months, from momseveryday.com ……
Uses for Honey – Soothes, Softens, Heals
September is National Honey Month. Loaded with antibacterial and antifungal properties, honey has a multitude of benefits, in addition to sweetening foods. Honey was considered to be the “nectar of the Gods” by ancient Greeks and ancient Egyptians actually made offerings of honey to their Gods. They also used honey as embalming fluid and as […]
Mother’s Day Gifts…Inexpensive but Fabulous Ideas
In this article I’m going to focus on one of my favorite ways to make gifts that are unique, personal and shows thought but doesn’t take countless hours to find of make, can fit any budget and that will be appreciated AND again, used…..personalized gift baskets.
$1.00 (or less) Homemade “Spa” Facial Masks
Unlike most of my friends, I hate getting any type of spa treatments at a spa or salon: it actually stresses me out!
That’s why I found these easy, all natural homemade facials!
Can Your Toothbrush Be Making You Sick?
It seems like everyone I know has been sick recently with upper respiratory infections, the common cold, or stomach bugs. They’ll start to feel better but then a week later, here come the symptoms again. Especially for those with larger households where those germs just pass from one person to the other. I had always heard that after an illness you […]
How To Kill The Flu Virus In Your Home
Flu season spans from October through May and here in Colorado Springs, it seems like everyone has it right now. And if not the flu, cold and stomach viruses has been making plenty of people sick. There have been so many cases of the flu in local schools a few have closed to disinfect and […]