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5 More Uses for Castile Soap for Cheaper, Natural Cleaning

You  may have noticed that I love Dr. Bronner Castile Soap! In my article on natural cleaning tips, I mentioned that liquid castile soap is one cleaning supply to have on hand since it is so versatile, non-toxic, gentle, and is safe for the environment. Dr. Bronner’s castile soap is a combination of organic extra [...]

6 Reasons to Never Use Your Microwave Again

Americans want convenience with many things and food is no exception. One survey asked which factor was most important in deciding “what to do for dinner” – price, taste, nutrition, or convenience. A whopping 70% of responders said ‘convenience’. I am guessing that convenience comes in the form of fast food and the use of [...]

6 Tips to Help Busy Families Enjoy Healthy Meals at Home

Many families today are so busy with work, school, kids’ activities, housework, yard work, laundry, and socializing. Because of this, Americans spend less and less time preparing their food. Research shows the average working woman spends only five hours a week preparing food. Preparing the meals recommended by the USDA requires 9-16 hours per week. [...]