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Recipes

Instant Pot Yogurt (Dairy-Free + Vegan Options)

Instant Pot Yogurt is so easy to make you’ll never want to buy it again. The best part is you get to control the ingredients, which makes it great for special diets or allergies. Check out these three different options (regular, dairy-free, and vegan) for making your very own yogurt.

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hand sanitizer
Healthy Body

Why you should rethink using hand sanitizer

Even with the most effective of hand sanitizers, you need to seriously consider if they’re worth the risk. Why? There are two primary reasons: harmful ingredients and unintended consequences.

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houseplants
Healthy Home

How Plants Could Save Your Life

Many people today spend the majority of their time indoors, whether by choice or not. And, unfortunately, the air in our homes (and even office buildings) can be toxic to our health. Houseplants help create a welcoming and homey environment in your home or office. But that’s not the only thing they’re good for. These houseplants can also improve indoor air quality. Why? Because, believe it or not, they help remove toxins.

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love story
My journey

Is love enough?

The significance of this story in my life isn’t just the cliché love story about how a man and woman met, fell in love, and got married. It goes way beyond that. The story of how I met my husband, and the months that followed that moment, symbolizes a pivotal moment in my life.

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Healthy Body

Is Organic Produce Necessary?

It’s no secret that many farmers use pesticides nowadays to protect their product from pests, fungal attacks, or decay during transportation. And, while that’s not ideal for health, not everyone can afford a completely organic diet to avoid these chemicals. So, the two questions that arise are 1) is there a benefit to buying organic produce and 2) how do you know which produce to buy organic if you can only commit to a partial organic diet?

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DIYs

Non-Toxic Bug Repellent

Bug repellent…another one of those products that was on my “list” for a long time. The list of products that I knew weren’t safe for my family, but that I had no idea how to replace with safer alternatives. In this post I share the research I’ve done and the safe alternatives our family has fallen in love with!

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