I decided to experiment with making DIY natural eye makeup remover out of pure necessity. I was just about to run out of the name brand natural-ish eye makeup remover and thought the $20 price tag attached to it could be better invested in buying some Castile soap, which I could use to make many other homemade products in the future. … [Read more...]
I absolutely hate cleaning my oven. I think part of the reason is that I always wait so long between cleanings that it becomes a real chore. The other reason is that I hate using stinky, toxic chemicals to clean it. So I've come up with a homemade oven cleaner that does a good job without all the harsh smells and chemicals. … [Read more...]
If you're battling static cling or suffering through crunchy, line-dried clothing, you'll definitely want to check out this cheap and easy homemade laundry softener. After all, fabric softener can cost a lot of money and add a lot of chemicals you may not want. So how do you make your own homemade laundry softener? … [Read more...]
Your household sponges could be harboring plenty of germs. But that doesn't mean you have to toss them right away. You can sanitize your sponges with a few quick (and cheap) tricks: … [Read more...]
I have to tell you, I was pretty excited to make this homemade natural soft scrub for the first time. … [Read more...]
Chances are if you live in Minnesota or you have even visited the state you have seen the funny signs and t-shirts that display a large mosquito and says “Minnesota State Bird” (seriously though, our state bird is the Loon.) But being bit up by mosquitoes and gnats is not funny at all and neither is the amount of DEET or other chemicals used in most conventional insect repellents. Many people can experience serious side effects from prolonged heavy use of DEET such as memory loss, headaches, … [Read more...]
I have been thinking about what product I buy that I might be able to make up myself with supplies that I already have in my home and it occurred to me that I spend quite a bit of money on dishwasher detergent and would love to figure out a lower cost solution to a quality dishwasher detergent instead of continuing to buy boxes of Seventh Generation powder detergent. Personally, I like powder better. I think it works better in my dishwasher. I already use vinegar as a rinse aid and it works … [Read more...]