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We Used These 2 Easy Seed Tricks Before Planting & Got A Bigger Harvest!

Nothing is more frustrating than planting seeds only to have just a few (or none) actually sprout (we’ve all been there). We used these 2 super simple hacks to help our seeds sprout – and ended up with more veggies than we can harvest! And these are two tricks you can easily repeat at home….

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Why Your Shampoos & Soaps Are Harming Your Daughter (And What To Do About It)

Time for a truth bomb. If you use commercial soaps and shampoos from big box stores, the dollar store, etc, chances are you’re exposing your children to phthalates. What the heck are phthalates? I’m glad you asked. (Like, really glad). Phthalates are chemical compounds commonly found in all sorts of consumer products, like household cleaners,…

There's 11 essential oils that are dangerous to wear in the sun. Here's a detailed list and how to use them safely!
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11 Essential Oils You Should Never Wear In The Sun

It’s summer, so let’s chat about essential oils you should never wear in the sun. You’re probably thinking “What? I thought oils were safe….” And they are. BUT like anything in life, you need to use them the right way. I learned this lesson the hard way (luckily, I caught myself in time). Certain oils…

Before you buy any more groceries, read this list of 7 natural flavorings you should avoid!
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“Natural Flavorings” You Should Avoid Unless You Want To Eat Beaver Butt

Did you know natural colors and flavorings found in everyday foods are derived from nature (from some…interesting sources, which we’ll get into) but are so over processed they’re actually only slightly different than their artificial counterparts? Just the other day, I purchased a drink. Of course, I read the label, which listed “natural flavors” as…

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We Tried A Copper-Infused Layla Mattress & Here’s What Happened!

This post is sponsored by Layla Mattress. While I was provided a free mattress to test, the review below is my honest opinion of the product. With 2 young kids in our house, as you can imagine, sleep is difficult to come by.   Even more interesting is that my husband and myself prefer two…