So you've read about minimalism and want to know if minimalist living is right for you? Well, first of all, minimalism is not all about white walls and IKEA furniture that fits into a 500 square foot space. While that can be minimalism to some, it's not for everyone. Many people who live a minimalist lifestyle may have brightly colored walls and big comfortable chairs, and … [Read more...]
8 Reasons Why Kids Need Minimalism
Kids need minimalism? How does that work? White walls and one toy box with a couple of wooden toys? Not at all. Well maybe for a few families, but most us are really just looking for ways to simplify to give kids the benefits of less stuff and more fun. So why minimalism for kids? Simply put... when there's too much stuff (toys, clothes, games, etc.), kids become … [Read more...]
10 Uses & Benefits for Activated Charcoal
Chances are you've walked right by a bottle of activated charcoal at the health food store and didn't even realize it. Or maybe you noticed and thought, "why in the world is the charcoal from the BBQ grill in the health food section?!" Well, activated charcoal is NOT the same as the charcoal you use for grilling. Thank goodness! Actually, activated charcoal is an all-around … [Read more...]
Homemade Toilet Bomb Fizzies – Clean and Deodorize Toilets
Toilet bombs... This whole post is really funny for me to write because the bathrooms in a home with three boys?! Yeah, let's just say I know all about bombs in the toilet, pee on the floor, that funky odor that smells like a train station urinal, the shreds of toilet paper on the floor. Yep, I know ALL about toilet bombs. I've seriously thought about tell the boys to just … [Read more...]
DIY All-Natural Vapor Rub
For years, I saw Vick's Vapor Rub on the shelves at the store, but never really knew what all the hype was about. You see, growing up my mom used Tiger Balm when I needed something soothing for my chest at night - or for tired muscles or really anything because Tiger Balm was used for EVERYTHING - but that's a whole other story. So when I had my first son, I was like, "OH! I … [Read more...]