All Natural Lifestyle DIY All Natural Cleanses How to wash your hair with bentonite clay Commercialism is a double-edged sword, but once you understand the game, they will never win again. As a Jamaican born American woman, I have kinky hair. Kinky hair means extremely tight curls. For decades kinky-haired people like me had no other choice but to use products designed for European typed hair. I have bought and […] November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
All Natural Lifestyle DIY All Natural Cleanses Building an effective laundry detergent My son is still in preschool and he comes home with a variety of staining from tomato soup to playground filth. The only product I have ever used to treat his stained clothes is Castile Bar soap. The oils from the soap cling to the stains while the surfactants wash it off. For stubborn stains, […] November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
All Natural Lifestyle 11 Things You Should Never Do With Castile Soap 1. Mix It With Epsom Salt Here is a little bit of chemistry lesson for those who haven’t been in a high school classroom in decades (like myself). Two categories of substances are basis and acids. Bases or alkaline are substances that are usually slippery and bitter as a taste. Bases have a PH that […] September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
All Natural Lifestyle 13 Natural Herbs and Spices that Make Food Taste Real Good The herbs and spices that were readily available were heavily laden with MSG and compounds only found in a chemistry lab. Not only did they make food taste good, but they were also sometimes addictive. I remember going down this path because I was tired of the redundant taste of the natural seasonings I used […] September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
DIY All Natural Products DIY All Natural Skincare A DIY All PURPOSE BODY BUTTER AND WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE IT Make your own all natural body butter at home with 6 ingredients. Good for eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, diaper rash and more. You don't need the fancy names you cannot pronounce. August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
All Natural Lifestyle Blog Health All-Natural Sunscreens: Avoid OXYBENZONE AND OCTINOXATE It’s a bright sunny day! You decide to take a walk to the beach, to bask in the ambiance of the environment and absorb its freshness, and you decide to use a sunscreen for your delicate skin. Whether as lotions, creams, gels or sticks, sunscreens are here to stay, and they, especially all-natural sunscreens, are […] December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
All Natural Lifestyle Blog 12 ways to use Shea Butter Shea Butter doesn’t spread well on its own but can be used in skin products recipes to be more user-friendly. Whipping shea butter causes it to spread really well on skin and hair and it’s fairly easy to do. All you need is an electric mixer, some oils, and optional essential oils to add scents. […] December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
All Natural Lifestyle Blog Backyard chickens: 12 reasons you might want to rethink So you want to raise your own backyard chickens huh? Perhaps you heard about the terrible conditions, some chicken lives in just so we can eat them or their eggs. Or perhaps you are skeptical about the food they are fed. Or maybe you have found enough time to squeeze in one more hobby. As […] November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Do you know how many minerals your body needs daily? A handy reference for all minerals our body needs #eathealthy #healthy. Written by migredients February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How much of each vitamin does your body need daily? A handy reference for all vitamins our body needs #eathealthy #healthy. Written by migredients February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why you should be concerned about diacetyl in your popcorn? The chemical, Diacetyl, is a yellow liquid with an intense buttery flavor. It can be a by-product of fermentation and can be seen in some alcoholic beverages. In other cases, it is placed in some delicacies in a bid to improve the food’s flavor. How is diacetyl bad? Diacetyl may have a tasty buttery flavor […] Written by migredients February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why you should avoid Trans Fat in your food? Trans Fat is a type of unsaturated which is used for baking and frying. They are mostly known as bad fat, and it is not recommended for anyone who is trying to undergo weight-loss or following a healthy diet. Trans-fat makes food taste so good and crisp and is the reason some fried foods is […] Written by migredients February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why you should check your labels for saccharin before you buy? Discovered in 1879 by a John Hopkins University scientist, Saccharine is an artificial sweetener with no nutritional value whatsoever. Made in the laboratory in the form of crystalline, white powder, this substance is commonly used as a substitute for sugar as it doesn’t contain carbs or calories. It is around 200-700 times sweeter than the […] Written by migredients February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Tips to stay sane during the COVID-19 pandemic Tips to stay sane during the covid-19 pandemic. Stay in control of your life and mental health #covid19 #coronavirus Written by migredients March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How to lose 12 pounds in 6 weeks With my new weight, I still had a normal BMI, but I was borderline overweight. By the way, for those who do not know, BMI stands for body mass index, and it is a way to categorize your weight based on your height. You can use BMI to identify if you are at a healthy […] Written by migredients February 21, 2020September 10, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
8 Tips to Declutter Your Home and Ease the Burden on the Landfill Commercialism is a big part of modern life. The packages look so cool, and you have mastered the art of convincing yourself you need to buy something more. I have done it, and you likely have too! The point of this article isn’t to point fingers because it’s a western problem; it is ingrained in […] Written by migredients November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Parental Anxiety When You Have Picky Kids I am not a doctor, but I read a lot regarding kids’ issues, and I use my intuition to come to a conclusion. I can guarantee that in many cases, the anxiety we have regarding what our children eat contributes to the problem. Hold up for a second; this is not meant to be a […] Written by migredients November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked