If you follow me on any of my platforms, you know that one of my biggest goals is creating a home with purpose with a focus on bringing in things that are toxic-free as much as possible. We can do better with each new purchase! When you buy a starter bundle as a new customer or spend 100 PV, I send a FREE Gift, monthly newsletters, recipe cards and an invite to monthly classes and a private Facebook Group! Just become a new wholesale customer by placing 100 PV (basically dollars)! Get this diffuser Haven Ceramic Diffuser FREE and Recipe Cards! (You will NOT see the diffuser on your order, ... Read More
Diffuser Round-Up and Why I ditched Candles
Hi, my name is Brooke, and I am a recovering candle addict. I loved the feeling of HYGGE they'd lend to my home. I always sort of knew that they were toxic, but I would allow myself the indulgence. Imagine my excitement when I discovered that I can get the EXACT same cozy, warm atmosphere with a diffuser! I started Essential Oils as a hope that they would help my daughter with her nervousness at night. We were desperate for a change, Kevin and I were out of ideas. She really was struggling to relax enough and being able to calm herself to go to bed. It was hard on her and our ... Read More
Using Essential Oils on Houseplants- Keep the Bugs Away and GROW!!!
I love my houseplant so much. Most of my decor is in the form of a plant. I love how they purify the air! NASA researchers have done studies and research on the best and most efficient ways to clean the air in space stations, and they recommend 15-18 plants for an 1800 square foot home or apartment. Plants can absorb toxins through their leaves and serve as a natural way to filter the air in your home. (source) We are always looking for ways to make our home more toxin-free for us and mainly our kids. So if I am told to get more plants, sign me up! We also never burn candles either, to ... Read More
30 Days to a Toxin-Free Life!
Swap out harsh, chemical-laden products with these solutions made with naturally derived ingredients. Many of the personal care products you use daily could also have hidden chemicals or harsh dyes and fragrances. Read the labels on everything to see where you can make improvements. I personally use Think Dirty App to check all of my products or I check them on EWG. Tip- I use google to search for items I want to check on EWG (their website can be tricky) just type in google "top dish soap on EWG"! Most of Young Livings Products aren't on EWG, so I just read the ... Read More
When to Fertilize Plants and Repotting Houseplants
I LOVE houseplants. I look around my house and majority of my home decor is a houseplant. Houseplants never go out of style. Being in the design industry since I was 15 years old I think I am a little jaded, honestly I just got tired of things quicker. But not my houseplants. It brings me so much joy to see new growth because of the care I put into a houseplant. It is like a child learning something new, but like 99% easier than teaching a child something new. Ha! One of the most asked questions I have been getting lately is "Do you fertilize your houseplants?" So I thought I would write a ... Read More
10+ Non-Toxic DIY Beauty Replacements with Essential Oils
After watching the movie Stink (on Netflix) and becoming truly obsessed with the powers that essential oils hold. My sister and I can not help but make ALL the things to replace your everyday beauty items! We have 10+ non-toxic all natural beauty replacements that you can easily DIY yourself! Honestly most of these are so easy my 8 year old, Lola makes them on her own! And just so you know, the list will be growing and growing as we keep creating! So this is a post you will want to pin to painters and keep coming back to! We have my favorite DIY lash serum, All-Natural perfume, Dry shampoo, ... Read More
Bath Bombs- All Natural- DIY
My kids LOVE them a bath bomb. Anyone else? I love bath salts and typically avoided bath bombs because I was worried about the perfumes and funky ingredients. So why would I let my kids use them you ask? Ha! Good question. Typically they were a gift and I let them use them. Until the other day when Lola used a bath bomb that was given to her and she came out of the tub with red splotchy skin. And itching all over. So never again. Unless we DIY our own Bath Bomb. And we did just that! This is a really simple recipe. We even left the bath bombs all white because I didn't want to use food ... Read More
DIY Room Spray- Non Toxic Room Freshener
You know I have been on a kick to rid the toxins in our home, for everyday items. This does not mean we are perfect. Just that we are aware and trying to switch up what we can. Slowly. It is a process. One item that we did use was a room refresher. I especially like to have them in bathrooms when guests come. Or even in Finn's room after I changed his diaper. Room fresheners do contain small amounts of chemicals, long-term, low-dose exposure can cause the same health hazards as a higher dose! Very interesting and a good reason to make your own, simple DIY room spray!! All non-toxic, ... Read More
Essential Oil- Roller Bottle Recipes
For Valentine's I got Lola a bunch of sweet things to make roller bottles with. She LOVES making roller bottles and uses oils daily too. I really enjoy doing this with her. So as I was walking around Target gathering up a couple gifts for the kids- Finn got play dough, Ella got a LEGO set and then Lola was left. I told Kevin, well she really loves doing all the oils with me. So I am going to order her some fancy bottles, dried rose petals and dried lavender. And I knew it, she was in heaven and felt LOVED. Putting together roller bottle as a gift for someone is so unique and personal! It says- ... Read More
How I Cleared Up My Face Naturally- My Routine
A lot of you have asked recently what products I use on my face. It kind-of cracks me up, because I am the most BASIC girl with face products. Honestly. So if you are reading this expecting some fancy creams and potions, wrong blog. I am the same with my make-up routine, basic. I love mascara, good eyebrows, a glowing face, blush and thats about it. I don't wear powder or foundation. I just have always been worried I would break out, or makeup would slip off the side of my face and I would look ridiculous. So here I am writing a blog post. But I must-have been inspired. Because about ... Read More
