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DIY Backyard Chicken Coop Tour!

So I had my dreams set on one of those Carolina Coops but my budget (and timeline) just weren’t cooperating, so hubby suggested that we convert part of our shed to a coop and then create a run. After the initial shock of that he was onboard with the chicken thing I agreed and off…

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Should I get backyard chickens?

I thought long and hard over the past year on if I should get chickens. I’ve been researching and reading all about chickens the past year and finally talked hubby into letting me get them. The first thing you have to find out is that if you are allowed to have them where you live.…

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Best Cleansing Foods for Natural Detox

From germs and harmful chemicals to fat and cholesterol, there are many things we could do without. While the liver and kidneys are fantastic cleansers, it’s up to us to finish the job. And it’s not as hard as you might think. The secret lies not in a special detox supplement or torturous exercise regimen,…

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Best Houseplants to Purify Your Home

When it comes to bang for the buck, houseplants earn their keep. From lilies to snake plants, houseplants purify the air and look good doing it. A little greenery can provide relief from asthma and seasonal allergies and cleanse toxins generated by the appliances and chemicals we use every day. Even a small potted cactus…

Himalayan crystal salt is far superior to traditional iodized salt. Himalayan salt is millions of years old and pure untouched by many of the toxins and pollutants that pervade other forms of ocean salt. Detoxifies the body by balancing systemic pH.

You may have heard of the benefits of Himalayan Salt lamps but what about Sole?

Be sure to read till the end to get entered into the contest! For years we have been taught salt is bad for us. While this is true about most table salt, there are forms of salt that actually have many health benefits. Table salt goes through a process where it is heated to 1200+…

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Need to control your Kid’s Internet Time? – UnGlue Review

So as the mom of two teens I have been faced with the chore of how to tame their internet use. We had tried a service once before to limit what they could see on the internet but I always had trouble with it because it also blocked her email. So I tried looking for a…

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2018 Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo

Woohoo the 2018 Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo is almost here! This will be my 5th year attending the show and I couldn’t be more excited. Who doesn’t love finding new delicious food that is gluten-free! The expo is going to be in Schaumburg April 7-8, 2018 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. My tip come hungry and…

Essential Oils for the holiday

Essential Oils to get you through the Holidays

The holidays can be as rough and stressful as they are wonderful. Here are some tips on different essential oils you can use to help you through the holidays. Check out the video below for a few of my favorite essential oils for the holidays. Mentioned in the video: Thieves – This is a great…

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DIY Easy Pumpkin Spice Hand Soap

It’s fall and that means it’s Pumpkin spice everything! Who can resist that warm smelling scent? I know it’s tempting to purchase those sweet-smelling soaps from those shops in the mall but beware many of those have dangerous chemicals in them. Including toxic chemicals that can disrupt your endocrine system. Take the extra 5 mins…

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Quick and Easy Homemade Fire Starters

It’s mid summer and camping season is in fill force here. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to get the campfire started and smoking out everyone when you try and burn paper or cardboard. So next time try these super easy DIY fire starters. For these fire starters you only need 4 things and…

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