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Making an Easy, Basic Beginner Soap, and Then Making it Fun!!
Making soap for the first time may be intimidating, but isn’t difficult. This quick and easy beginner soap recipe comes with fun ideas for …
The products we use to take care of our homes and gardens can also introduce us to potential toxins. Making our own homemade natural products for cleaning is one great way to avoid them. Growing you own food is another great way to take control of the foods you eat.
The Best Oils for Soap Making
Using different oils and fats will give your soaps different properties. Learn how to harden, add lather, and improve soaps by varying the oils in the …
Foraged, Tropical, Stinging Nettle Smoothie
Don’t let its sting scare you away, the stinging nettle packs a powerful nutritional punch and is a tasty addition to many recipes. Use it in …
Sustainable Gardening Ideas
Save money, water, and energy with these eco-friendly gardening ideas that are easily put into practice. With the warmer weather finally arriving, …
Easy DIY Garden Markers
Super cute and easy to make, these DIY polymer clay garden markers are a durable way to label your herb garden and other plants. With the coming of …
Quick, DIY, Origami Flower Pots From Recycled Newspaper
Quick and easy, making your own newspaper pots is a sustainable way to start your garden. Because they’re biodegradable, they can be planted …
The Best Essential Oils for Cleaning and Disinfecting
Clean and disinfect surfaces with this DIY disinfectant spray that makes use of some of the best essential oils for cleaning and disinfecting. …
DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe (No Soap)
Save money while you avoid the synthetic fragrances and other additives in commercial laundry detergents by learning how to make a DIY laundry …
A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Natural Surfactants
Trying to avoid SLS and other harsh surfactants in your cosmetics? There are many mild, natural surfactants available. Learn about the different types …
How to Make a Multipurpose Liquid Castile Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Copycat Recipe
Dr. Bronner’s soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household. But let’s face it, it’s can be …
Natural DIY Car Air Freshener
Keep your car smelling fresh with this easy, natural DIY car air freshener using the essential oils of your choice. While I enjoy having a car that …
How to Make a Homemade Dog Shampoo Bar Soap
Get your dog clean the easy way with this dog soap recipe. I’ll show you how to make a homemade dog shampoo soap bar, and how we use it to clean …
Easy Homemade Laundry Soap From Scratch, For Beginners!
Even if you’ve never made soap before, you can quickly whip up this easy homemade laundry soap from scratch. It’s perfect for stain …
How to Clip a Chicken’s Wings to Prevent Flying Away
Keep your chickens safe in their enclosure by learning how to clip a chicken’s wings to prevent it from flying away. It’s easy and only …
DIY Earring Holder for Studs (& Display Organizer)
Using recycled materials like scraps of wood and wine corks, you can make a handy DIY earring holder for studs and post earrings that is also a …
DIY Natural Fabric Softeners
Skip the strong, artificial scents and chemicals in store-bought alternatives by using these DIY, natural fabric softeners that are inexpensive, …
Homemade Liquid Coconut Oil Soap
Making your own homemade liquid coconut oil soap is simple, thrifty, and very rewarding. Coconut oil soap provides lots of lather and cleaning power …
Easy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe
This DIY liquid castile soap recipe is easy and inexpensive to make. It’s a great multipurpose cleaner, perfect for both your body and around …
5 Things You Can Clean With Lemons
Lemons are great for green cleaning around the house. Learn about 5 things that you can clean with lemons. Today I’m bringing in a new …
How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent – Powder and Liquid
Making your own effective homemade laundry detergent is easy and can save you money. We’ll show you how to make both a powder and liquid laundry …
DIY Cleaning Spray for the Kitchen
It isn’t difficult to make a non-toxic, multi purpose DIY cleaning spray that is effective for cleaning the kitchen and other areas of your …
Homemade Solar Water Heater
Making a homemade solar water heater for your pool is relatively easy and inexpensive. Learn how to make one just in time for spring. Do you need a …
DIY Wool Dryer Balls
DIY wool dryer balls are easy to make and are a simple, ecological way to soften clothes and reduce dryer time and static cling. Lately, I’ve …
Foraging for Teas
Foraging for teas is a fun, inexpensive activity that allows you to try using plants in a new way and appreciate the “weeds” in your …