When baking soda started popping up in almost every face cleaner out there recently, I became curious about it since it’s a common household thing and very frugal. I discovered that since baking soda is a base (as in non-acidic), it can be very gentle on your skin, so it can be a great […]
Author: Christine
Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Your immune system has probably been through the ringer this year with the harsh winter most of the country experienced this time around. With spring allergy season just around the corner, that also means those ever-loathed spring colds, too. Now is the time to boost your immune system and get it ready for the […]
Love The Earth Cookies
For many people, Earth Day (April 22 this year) is just another day. For someone like me that has a bit of a hippie in them, earth Day is an important holiday and one that I actually love celebrating. While I totally believe in the mantra, “Earth Day, Every Day”, I also love that this […]
Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips
In an effort to make simple changes to going green, one way you can do this is by following greener tips for saving energy and time. I love the added bonus of saving money as well! Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips If you are really wanting to go green all the way with your laundry, […]
Essential Oil Safety Around Cats
I have loved essential oils for many years and I find them extremely useful for minor health issues, cleaning tasks as well as just creating a nice home environment with aromatherapy. Because I love them and believe they can also be dangerous, I have written a few posts on safety with essential oils. One thing […]
How to Clean Grease with Lemons
One of my biggest nemesis is grease in my kitchen. I have no hood over my stove, due to the space in there and my landlady not installing one. The grease covers my walls and around my stove pretty badly. It gets cooked on and it is nearly impossible to remove. In an […]
How to Teach Your Child to Love Nature
Samantha is sharing tips on how to teach your child to love nature. I grew up in Montana and nature was and still is a big part of my life then and now. How to Encourage Your Child to Love Nature In this age of TV, computers, and electronic gadgets, children are […]
Natural Ways to Relieve Congestion
It may be coming close to the end of the cold and flu season, but unfortunately that means the allergy season is just around the corner. For many people, this is also a time of sniffles and sneezes as well as a ride of the congestion train. While there are many over the counter and […]
15 Smoothie Bowl Recipes
Do you want to have a healthy treat, but have a sweet tooth out of this world? Smoothies are a sweet treat, but the best thing about them is that they are healthy too! You can even add boosters to your smoothies and smoothie bowls to make them even healthier. When it comes to enjoying […]
How to Be Self-Sufficient in the City
I dream of owning a cabin in the woods or at least a piece of property one day. I have always lived in the city and most of my adult life has been spent in apartment living and/or living with roommates and now my family. For the longest time, I felt this really limited me […]
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7 Ways to Teach Your Kids Mindfulness
This post was written by Samantha McGraw, a guest contributor to Saved By Grace. Her other post, How to Teach Kids to Meditate, is a very popular post. Mindfulness with kids doesn’t have to mean 30 minutes of quietly meditating. Kids of all ages and backgrounds can learn to practice mindfulness, and each kid’s […]
6 Smart Composting Tips for Small Space Living
There is something really nice about saving money and growing a small garden even if you live in an apartment and only have a limited amount of space to work with. If you start with composting your own leftover items and create a small, but useful soil, you can produce and grow something! Check […]
Tips for Reducing Paper Waste
This post is a guest post written by Jess Weaver. It is edited by Christine Tolhurst. As the years go by, it seems more and more wasteful to have paper floating around. Endless amount of trees are wasted each year. In my opinion, less paper is better. Maybe you don’t know how to go […]
Natural Ways to Boost Your Mood
Today’s Post is written by Saved By Grace Contributor Ashley Winters. It is edited by Christine Tolhurst. Getting down from time to time is normal. Life takes a toll on your body, mind, and spirit. Even when everything seems to be going great, you may not feel like you’re in the best mood. Although […]
Cheap Organic Foods You Can Buy
For those of us who want to eat healthier and save money as well, eating organic can be expensive if we let it. It is possible to eat cheaper while eating more organic on a daily basis if you know what to buy and where to buy it. Here are just a few of […]
50+ Mason Jar Crafts
The mason jar. Originally designed to be a place to store vegetables and fruit through the winter in a canning process, it is now the center of crafters everywhere. There really is so much you can do with a mason jar. From tea light candle holders to gifts in a jar, I have compiled a […]