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Holistic Home

Sustainability was the very first step on my homesteading journey. When we welcomed our first child, something shifted—I felt this deep desire to create a home that was safe, simple, and aligned with our values. That meant learning how to reduce waste, make more from scratch, and rethink the everyday choices we make in our home.

It didn’t happen all at once. I started with the basics—swapping out plastic, simplifying our cleaning routine—and slowly built habits that felt good and doable.

Inside this category, you’ll find:

  • 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!

Because living more sustainably doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing—it just starts with one mindful change at a time.

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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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DIY Non-Toxic Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner

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Homemade Non-Toxic Gentle Surface Scrub

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DIY Natural Foaming Toilet Bowl Cleaner That Actually Works

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Simple Winter Evergreen Simmer Pot Recipe

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Foraged Spring Centerpiece

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Alexapure Review From a Real User: Do I Really Need to Change My Filters that Often?

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Eco Friendly Thermostat Settings to Save You Money

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Non-Toxic Cleaning 101: Ditching Harsh Chemicals Step-by-Step

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