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Non-Toxic + Sustainable Living

Sustainability is at the heart of my homestead. It was the #1 reason I wanted to learn these skills. When we were blessed with our first child, I began to feel a need to create the best home possible for my family.

That led me to researching everything—from zero-waste swaps to making food from scratch—and slowly, I began weaving those changes into our daily life.

This journey didn’t happen overnight. I started small—reducing plastic in our kitchen, simplifying our cleaning products—and built from there.

In this category, I share what I’ve learned along the way, including:

  • Toxic-free homemade bath and body products, from very simple chamomile bath salts to creating your own bath bombs
  • My favorite recipes for natural cleaning, like my Thieves cleaner without essential oils
  • My experience with shopping second-hand, filtering our water, and so much more!

Small shifts can lead to big impact—and you don’t have to do it perfectly to make it meaningful.

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A jar labeled "Wound Healing Salve" containing a herbal formula made with yarrow, calendula, and plantain is displayed beside loose herbs and a piece of beeswax on a textured surface.

DIY Herbal Wound Healing Salve with Yarrow, Plantain & Calendula

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Customizable DIY Natural Laundry Detergent Recipe

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Homemade Natural Deodorizer For Home and Car Using Tea Leaves

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8 Herbal Bath and Body DIYs for Spring

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Homemade Oatmeal Lotion Recipe for Dry Skin Relief

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Homemade Lilac Infused Body Oil for Glowing Skin

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DIY Non-Toxic Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner

Homemade Non-Toxic Gentle Surface Scrub

Homemade Non-Toxic Gentle Surface Scrub

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DIY Natural Foaming Toilet Bowl Cleaner That Actually Works

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Violet Morning Face Serum: A Simple Skincare Boost from Nature

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Revitalize Your Hair and Invigorate Your Scalp with Homemade Ginger Hair Rinse

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Easy DIY Cedar Face Toner for Acne Prone Skin

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