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Foraged, Tropical, Stinging Nettle Smoothie

February 3, 2017 // updated February 26, 2020 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 14 Comments

Don't let its sting scare you away, the stinging nettle packs a powerful nutritional punch, and is a great addition to smoothies like this foraged, …

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DIY Natural Fabric Softeners

November 25, 2016 // updated January 26, 2019 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 28 Comments

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Skip the strong, artificial scents and chemicals in store-bought alternatives by using these DIY, natural fabric softeners that are inexpensive, easy …

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Homemade Liquid Coconut Oil Soap

October 21, 2016 // updated January 26, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 167 Comments

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Making your own homemade liquid coconut oil soap is simple, thrifty, and very rewarding. Coconut oil soap provides lots of lather and cleaning power …

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Easy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe

June 29, 2016 // updated January 26, 2019 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 366 Comments

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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 the …

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5 Things You Can Clean With Lemons

May 3, 2016 // updated January 26, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 3 Comments

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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 guest …

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How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent – Powder and Liquid

February 5, 2016 // updated December 2, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 16 Comments

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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 …

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DIY Cleaning Spray for the Kitchen

December 1, 2015 // updated January 26, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 7 Comments

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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 …

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Homemade Solar Water Heater

May 6, 2015 // updated January 26, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 4 Comments

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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 …

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DIY Wool Dryer Balls

December 1, 2014 // updated December 3, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 4 Comments

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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 …

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Foraging for Teas

March 25, 2014 // updated March 15, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 12 Comments

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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 …

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Want an Easy Way to Keep Predators Away from Your Chickens?

November 11, 2013 // updated January 21, 2019 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 11 Comments

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After the tragic loss of one of our first four hens to our evil hen predator, Kahlúa, we needed a way to make sure that an incident like that wouldn't …

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Meet The Hens!!

November 7, 2013 // updated January 28, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 2 Comments

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I can't believe it has taken me so long to get to this. In fact, when I started thinking about the new blog, I really wanted to concentrate on "How …

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