Debra Maslowski

20 Simple Ways To Add Extra Nutrients To Your Food

20 ways to eat more nutritious food! In this article we show you how to start using vegetables, fruit, and herbs to add powerful and nutritious boosts to the foods you’re already eating.

Healthy and Delicious Recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip

My Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe includes good fats, nutritious greens, and fresh seasonings. It’s WAY healthier than its restaurant counterpart but is just as, if not more, delicious!

A Natural Cleaner Recipe for Cleaning Your Pet’s Toys

A DIY pet toy cleaner recipe to help you eliminate the problem of nasty, slobbery, pet toys naturally. Included are wet and dry recipes for all toy types.

Several Ideas for Making Your Own Travel Soaps

I make DIY travel soap so I can ensure I have a natural, chemical-free soap while traveling. I don’t like to bring full-sized bars because they take up too bulky and real estate is at a premium when traveling!

Home Remedy/Treatment for Acne and Blemishes

Having tried many home remedies for acne I was VERY excited to find a homemade acne treatment that actually worked for me! Try this recipe to see if it works for you too.

Make Your Own DIY Bronzer for Natural Color

I use my DIY bronzer to combat the lack of color I tend to have this time of year. A lot of the store-bought bronzers are loaded with chemicals I don’t want to use, so I make my own!

Get Gum Out of Hair and Other Uses For Shortening

You can get gum out of hair using shortening. While we don’t advocate eating shortening there are many cool things you can use it for, like polishing shoes and a bunch of other stuff.

Make Your Own Natural Under Eye Cream at Home

This is my basic recipe for homemade under eye cream (serum). I make it myself at home because it’s SO expensive in the store, and my recipe is all natural!

Ways To Keep Fit For People Who Hate Exercise

You can do at home workouts that keep you in shape. You don’t need a gym, and if you don’t like working out, these ideas are for you. Get in shape anywhere!

20 Ideas for Amazing DIY Natural Wedding Favors

Enjoy these 20 ideas for amazing DIY wedding favors for all you natural-living couples out there. Some of these ideas can also be used for baby showers, bridal showers, etc., just tweak the wording. Have fun and let your imagination soar!

Homemade All Natural Paw Wax/Balm For Dogs

Homemade paw wax, as the name suggests, is wax for your dog’s paws. It’s a blend of wax and oils that coat the underside of the paw, protect it from the elements, and heal any existing abrasions.

Learn To Clean and Render Your Own Beeswax

Learn how to render beeswax, and clean it yourself. Yes, it is more convenient to buy the pellets, but if you’re into doing things yourself you can render and clean your own beeswax and enjoy the advantages.

Homemade Sugar Scrub Cubes Make Great Gifts

These homemade sugar scrub cubes are quick and easy to make and can be made in most any color or scent. They’re awesome to use at home and make great gifts!

Natural and Recycled Ways To Package DIY Gifts

Gift wrapping ideas to help you wrap DIY (and store-bought) gifts in a beautiful way, without breaking the bank. These ideas are also more natural, and less wasteful. Do you have any other creative wrapping ideas? Share them with the community now!

Natural Ways to Help Fireproof Your Home

With all the wildfires we’ve had recently in Western North Carolina, it got me thinking about how I can protect my home. There are fire retardants on the market that are great in emergencies, but are made of noxious chemicals. Here are some natural solutions.

Simple DIY Bath Jelly Soap Recipe for Kids

This is a fun bath jelly soap recipe the kids love. It’s a wiggly soap that makes bath time more fun AND gets them clean in the process. And what could be better than that? Enjoy this recipe!

How to Reduce the Appearance Of Cellulite Naturally

Been wondering how to get rid of cellulite? There are several things that will help to diminish the appearance of cellulite, and we cover 3 natural strategies in this article. There are many expensive creams and treatments out there, but you can make your own natural treatments right at home.

Soap Making: Weight Vs. Volume Measurement

In soap making, should you make measurements using weight or volume? The question may sound simple, but it is the subject of MUCH debate! The good news is, the answer ends up being similar on both ends of the argument.