Green Living Ideas

Thinking of taking shorter showers to save water? Nah – try this instead

Scott Cooney — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000

You hear it often enough – want to save the planet? Try shaving 2 minutes off your shower every day. And…yes, you *could*, of course, do that. But…doesn’t that feel like a sacrifice? And we’re all about saving the planet but doing so without it ever feeling like a sacrifice. But for a moment, let’s [&hellip

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Eating healthy and sustainably on a budget

Scott Cooney — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:44:05 +0000

Eating right doesn’t have to break the bank. Yes, cashew cheese and vegan butter are expensive on the shelf, but overall, you can actually save a ton of money by focusing on eating healthy and sustainable foods. Here’s some strategies that will help you eat right for your body and for the planet, while spending [&hellip

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DIY all natural shaving cream

Scott Cooney — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:39:19 +0000

1/3 cups coconut oil 1/3 cups shea butter 2 tbsp. almond or olive oil 3 tbsp. liquid castile soap 2 tsp. baking soda 10 drops essential oils Directions: On low heat in a double boiler, melt coconut oil and shea butter. Remove from heat and add almond or olive oil. Transfer to a bowl and [&hellip

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Lemon salt face scrub – DIY natural recipe

Scott Cooney — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:37:37 +0000

This one is a little astringent if you have dry or sensitive skin, so use sparingly, or apply a test patch. 1 lemon 5 tbsp. sea salt 1 tbsp. olive oil Directions: In a small bowl, coat salt with olive oil (this prevents salt from dissolving). Cut the lemon in half and squeeze, mixing juice [&hellip

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All natural DIY liquid laundry soap

Scott Cooney — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:36:35 +0000

Reduce your carbon footprint and any harmful ingredients with this simple recipe. Shipping all the liquid in a liquid soap uses a lot of energy, so getting the water locally makes this a climate win! 1 bar castile soap 1 cup washing soda 1 cup borax 5 gallons water (for liquid soap) Directions: Grate bar [&hellip

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Coffee coconut body scrub

Scott Cooney — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:32:36 +0000

You can use this to exfoliate and refresh your skin. The coconut oil will provide skin hydration much as any lotion would, and the coffee grounds gently strip away dead skin when you apply this scrub with light pressure. We suggest this as a great way to reuse coffee grinds after there’s no caffeine left [&hellip

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All natural DIY luxurious body butter recipe

Scott Cooney — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:28:58 +0000

Replenish and rehydrate your skin from head to toe! A little bit of this body butter goes a long way. 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup shea butter 1 tbsp. almond oil 10-20 drops essential oil of preference Directions: In a double boiler over low heat, melt coconut oil together with shea butter. When fully [&hellip

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DIY all natural self-cooling spray – great for festivals, hikes, anything where it’s hot!

Scott Cooney — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:27:29 +0000

This one is great for festivals and other summer outdoor events. The evaporation of the essential oils will provide a nice cooling effect. You can also make this just with peppermint or spearmint essential oil, but the other scents add some joy as well. 3 oz distilled water 1 ounce witch hazel 10 drops clary [&hellip

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Peppermint lip balm – DIY natural style!

Scott Cooney — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:25:50 +0000

Hydrate your lips with simple, natural ingredients. This lip balm will harden into a similar consistency as your normal chapstick. You can make it softer by adding more oil, or harder by adding more wax. 1/4 cup almond oil 1 1/2 tsp. pure beeswax 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin 1-2 drops peppermint essential oil Directions: Combine [&hellip

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All natural DIY relaxing spray recipe

Scott Cooney — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:24:07 +0000

This is a great and simple recipe for making something that can help you calm the f down. Many people spray this type of spray onto their pillow or under their pillow so that the scent gently helps them relax into slumber. 3 oz distilled water 1 ounce witch hazel 10 drops lavender essential oil [&hellip

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