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Make Your Own Homemade Laundry Detergent

August 20, 2015 by jlpenner 7 Comments

Make Your Own Homemade Laundry Detergent

This great post is in thanks to a great reader! I started making my own detergent when I was getting my certificate in Herbal Medicine at the Herb School. My instructor, Beth, made this herself, and showed us how easy and economical that it is to make. I have changed it up some for my own use (and to use up odds and ends) and it comes out perfect each time! Homemade Laundry Detergent for Your Regular Washing Machine (not {Read More}

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10 Power Snacks for Your Next Road Trip

August 17, 2015 by jlpenner 1 Comment

10 Power Snacks for Your Next Road Trip

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripHacks #CollectiveBias #Albertsons Taking any road trips before the end of summer? They sure can be fun… but exhausting, between the long hours, bathroom stops and the “she’s touching mes”— lol. But there is one thing you can do to really keep up the energy and fun of the trip… pack tons of “Power Snacks”.  Lots of junk food can drag you down {Read More}

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How the Heck Do I Use Coconut Oil?

August 16, 2015 by jlpenner 3 Comments

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about coconut oil a lot in the last year. This amazing oil can be used for all sorts of maladies and problems, and it’s a healthy source of fat.Our family loves it and probably uses it daily in some way If you want to use coconut oil but have no idea what to do with it, check out these eight uses for coconut oil! 1. Moisturizer and conditioner Coconut oil {Read More}

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Using Produce When It’s Past Its Prime

August 14, 2015 by jlpenner 3 Comments

How long do you hold onto fresh fruits and vegetables before throwing them out? If you’re like most people, you probably get rid of them far sooner than you have to. Just because produce is near its prime or starting to go over does not mean it has passed its usefulness. If you want to rescue your produce, the freezer is your friend. If you have a deep freeze, that is best, as you can extend the life of frozen {Read More}

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Teaching your Children the Importance of Recycling

August 12, 2015 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Children are more likely to participate in recycling today and in the future if they really understand it and why they should do it. Learning how to reuse and recycle is a valuable life skill, and opens the door for a lifetime of reduced waste and creativity. They are also more likely it you can make it fun! Here are some ideas you can implement for Teaching your Children the Importance of Recycling – how to do it, why it’s {Read More}

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You Can Afford Local, Organic and Grassfed on a Budget

August 10, 2015 by jlpenner 7 Comments

The more I learn about organic foods the more I really want to be able to afford them on a consistent basis. Right now we just can’t all the time and to tell you the truth it’s pretty discouraging. But that said when our debt is paid off that is one of the “luxuries” that I am going to allow our family. Because although it really seems to be a luxury.. it shouldn’t have to be. Don’t we all want {Read More}

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