Easy Peasy Plastic-Free(sy)

The "green" movement is catching on like wildfire! And that's great...but you know who else is noticing the trend? Corporations. The companies you buy your household products from. Many of these companies know that customers value products that are safe and non-toxic, but don't really want to put in the work to change the formulas of their products to cater to those customers. If you're a busy mom like me, chances are you don't have the time or energy to research every ingredient in every product you buy. Obviously, this is a great opportunities for companies to "trick" people into advertising their not-so-eco-friendly products as eco-friendly. A lot of them don't outright lie, but can easily (and legally) disguise their products by simply changing the colors (to green most likely) or adding images of flowers, trees, and even go so far as to rename ingredients to make them seem more sustainable ( I'M LOOKING AT YOU, PALM OIL USERS! ). This t...

It's been a long time since I've posted on my blog, but I finally get to share a homemade toothpaste recipe inspired by Trash is for Tossers ! I love this recipe because it is so easy to make and only uses 3 ingredients:  baking soda, coconut oil, and peppermint essential oil. I also throw in a dash of Himalayan pink salt, because I don't think this recipe is hippie enough...but let's talk toothpaste ingredients! Along with hard-to-recycle packaging, a lot of commercial toothpastes contain ingredients that just aren't necessary. But I'm not a dentist, so if you ever have any doubts, you can always check with yours. 1) Fluoride - this is used for cavity prevention, but it's already available in tap water in most locations. Also, if you brush/floss your teeth regularly (2x a day) and avoid excessive sugar (basically don't have the fantasy diet of a 5-year-old), you should be OK on cavity prevention. 2) Glycerol - just makes the toothpaste smooth so ...