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3 Less Toxic Alternatives To Fabric Softener

Nico · January 12, 2024 · Leave a Comment

A close up of a jar with lemon peels in vinegar. There's a wooden spoon and two other glass jars with baking soda and epsom salt in the background.

Standard fabric softeners are made from chemicals that are linked to hormone disruption, skin issues, and more. Here are some less toxic alternatives to fabric softener. Fabric softeners have long been sold to us as necessary to keep our clothing soft and smelling fresh. But … [Read more...] about 3 Less Toxic Alternatives To Fabric Softener

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, DIY Cleaning, Non-Toxic Swaps

6 Nontoxic Plastic Wrap Alternatives

Nico · January 10, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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Single use plastics like plastic wrap are damaging to the environment and to our health. Here are some simple plastic wrap alternatives that are less toxic to our bodies and the planet. Most people know that single use plastics are harmful to the environment. And plastic … [Read more...] about 6 Nontoxic Plastic Wrap Alternatives

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, Non-Toxic Swaps

Is Ceramic Coating Safe on Cookware?

Nico · January 4, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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Over recent years ceramic coated cookware has been marketed as a safer alternative to Teflon and other nonstick cookware. But there are still health-related considerations that you should know about before investing in ceramic cookware. It is difficult to understand what … [Read more...] about Is Ceramic Coating Safe on Cookware?

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, Non-Toxic Swaps

How To Season A Cutting Board (Using Nontoxic Ingredients)

Nico · January 4, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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Learning how to season a cutting board is simple and important to keeping your board well maintained. With a few common household ingredients, you can easily revitalise and preserve the quality of your cutting board. Wooden cutting boards are a beautiful and more sustainable … [Read more...] about How To Season A Cutting Board (Using Nontoxic Ingredients)

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, Non-Toxic Swaps

20 Ways To Stop Buying Stuff You Don’t Need

Nico · January 5, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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These 20 simple tips will help you to stop buying stuff you don’t need. It doesn’t need to be difficult to reduce your consumption and live a simpler lifestyle. Did you know that spending $30 a day adds up to spending more than $10,000 a year? And I don’t know about you but … [Read more...] about 20 Ways To Stop Buying Stuff You Don’t Need

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