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2024 Dirty Dozen: What Produce You Should Be Buying Organic

Every year the Environmental Working Group releases a list that they call the “dirty dozen”. This is a list of the fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticide residue. I love referencing this because to buy everything organic is not an affordable option for many of us. The dirty dozen list serves as a […] Read more…

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2019 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15

When trying to buy healthy foods for your family, you may be constantly battling with the organic vs non-organic choice. You want to do what’s best, but you also can’t afford to pay top dollar for every item. This struggle is real for me and the dirty dozen list is such a huge help! The […] Read more…

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Non-Toxic Ways to Make Your Home Smell Great

I love candles. They make a home smell great and feel inviting which are two things high on my check list whether I’m entertaining or simply having a nice evening to myself. As my process of attempting to eliminate harmful chemicals from the household evolves, I realize that my love affair with these potent pretties […] Read more…

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Cleaning Products: DIY vs Store Bought (Part 1)

After making the decision to embrace a more natural lifestyle, my first step was paying attention to what was in my food. The next step was trying to find ways to eliminate certain chemicals from the home ala cleaning products. My first instinct was to make DIY versions of everything. There were tons of recipes […] Read more…

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