5 Lead-Free Lipsticks (that are also free of other toxic junk)
Although the fact that some lipsticks contain lead isn’t new news, this fact has been circulating mainstream media recently. I’m happy that toxins in cosmetics are getting more exposure, because until the Safe Cosmetics Act is put fully into place, there are no regulations for the products which we put on our hair and skin. The following lipstick manufacturers not only make products that are free of toxic chemicals, but limit their ingredients so you KNOW what you’re putting on your face. Just because a brand markets itself as “natural” doesn’t mean...
Read MoreBirth Story film: “Your Body is Not a Lemon” ~Ina May Gaskin
The story of my son’s birth is not one I’ve discussed on this blog, and in truth, is a bit painful for me to tell, despite having a flawless pregnancy and relatively easy birth. Our plan had been to birth at a freestanding, midwife-owned birth center two hours from our home (the closest option for a woman-supported, non-hospitalized, natural birth scenario). However, as the “recommended” gestation period of 42 weeks drew to a close, Little B, otherwise known as genderless “Sprout,” had no intention of moving and instead remained floating around inside of me...
Read MoreHealthy Chocolate-Peanut Butter-Coconut-Oat Bars~No Bake!
When I get a chocolate craving, I NEED TO FEED IT. I become like a chocolate fiend, searching cupboards, licking wrappers, snorting cocoa powder to get my fix. That may be a bit of hyperbole. The goodness and ease of this recipe is no exaggeration, though. You can whip up some yummy chocolate bars without having chocolate on-hand. And they’ll be ready before your episode of Breaking Bad is finished. Print Healthy Chocolate-PB-Coconut-Oat Bars~No Bake! Author: HealthfulMama.com Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 2 mins Total time: 7 mins Serves: 2...
Read MoreDIY Sunscreen in a Pump: Safe & Cost-Effective
Sunscreen is expensive, especially if you’re purchasing a brand that is natural and safe (see my picks for safe sunscreens that work). There’s no way around it: ounce-for-ounce, safer ingredients are priced higher. If you wear sunscreen on a daily basis, if you have active kids, or if you just like to save a buck, making your own sunscreen might be the cheapest, the safest, and the most effective method of blocking UV rays. I had no idea that making sunscreen is so simple. Four ingredients are all it takes, and you can get them all on Amazon (if you can’t find them...
Read MoreAll Your Favorite Topics in One Place: Huge eBook Resource! #homemaking #birth #realfood
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Read MoreMy Relationship with Cooking, Told in Selfies {eMeals Review & Giveaway!}
Dear Diary: once upon a time, my relationship with buying food, cooking food, and eating food went mostly like this: And then I got married, had a kid, and life got more complicated. I still love to cook, and of course, I love to eat, but when it comes to thinking about accommodating more than two people, on a daily basis, and spending multiple hours making grocery lists, shopping, and preparing food, well… “Is there no way out of the mind?” The monotonous task took all the enjoyment out of cooking. I’m no stranger to meal planning services, but I...
Read MoreChocolate Almond Fudge Snack Bites ~dairy-free~gluten-free~vegan~
These snacks are so easy to make, and they use just four ingredients! I find that the recipe goes much better with a sturdy food processor like this one. Feel free to substitute the almonds with walnuts or another of your favorite nuts. This makes a simple, healthy snack or a quick, dainty dessert. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan, too! Print Chocolate Almond Fudge Snack Bites ~dairy-free~gluten-free~vegan~ Author: HealthfulMama.com Recipe type: Snack, Dessert Four ingredients make this a fast and easy healthy snack! Ingredients 16 oz dates, pitted 1½...
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