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

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Sustainable Kitchen Swaps for Regular People

Dandelion Soap Making for Beginners

Dandelion Soap Making for Beginners

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Cranberry Sugar Scrub for Self Care

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Beeswax Holiday Gifts

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