I LOVE the sun. I grew up in Hawaii and now live in sunny San Diego, so being in the sun and spending a lot of time outdoors is just part of my daily life. And my kids love playing outside too. The struggle though has been to find sunscreen that can protect my kids but doesn't have all the toxic chemicals in it. See the problem with traditional sunscreens - especially … [Read more...]
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Homemade Bubble Bath
Did you know most store-bought bubble bath products are loaded with toxic chemicals? Here's a DIY Homemade Bubble Bath recipe - it's just 4 ingredients. It never fails. Every time I take my toddler to the store and we pass by the bath and body aisle, he asks asks for the colorful bottle of bubble bath. It's got cute cartoon characters on it. It's in a bright red or … [Read more...]
Backpack Essentials: Top Essential Oils for Back to School
Do your kids have first-day-of-school jitters? Or does your child need a little clarity for homework? Check out these top essential oils for back to school. Pencils, notebooks, backpacks, lunch bags... it's back-to-school time. Are you ready? I am! Because I've got my top essential oils for back to school to help keep my kids healthy and ready for the classroom. I … [Read more...]
DIY Natural Outdoor Spray
Enjoy the outdoors without the annoyance with this DIY Natural Outdoor Spray. It's simple to make with just a few ingredients and without harsh chemicals. There really aren't many days where my family cannot spend outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. That's just one of many reasons we love living in Southern California. But spending so much time outdoors can mean little … [Read more...]
50+ Uses for Coconut Oil
Learn how to use coconut oil for your home, for beauty and even for health and wellness. Check out these 50+ uses for coconut oil. Coconut oil is just plain amazing. I have a jar of coconut oil in my kitchen and bathroom - simply because it has so many practical uses around my home. Here are some of my favorite ways to incorporate coconut oil into my everyday life (and … [Read more...]