#Natural living

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salmon creek farm

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Source: Lizzie Best

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[homemakinghippie]

All Purpose Cleaner

There are many ways to approach all purpose cleaners. Technically you could use just water to clean something. As long as there's no grease or dirt particles on something it is clean, but that doesn't mean we should really be comfortable with that level of clean 😂 I use vinegar most often because it's the most simple, but I have a few recipes to choose from.

Vinegar Cleaner:

This really is the most simple option, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work extremely well!

1 part Vinegar (I love infused vinegar)

1 part Water

15 drops Essential Oil (optional, if using infused vinegar you may not find this necessary)

Castile Soap Cleaner:

If you don't feel like things are clean without a bit of soap this recipe is perfect for you! It's still incredibly simple to make.

2 cup Filtered Water

2-4 tablespoons Castile Soap

15 drops of whatever essential oil (optional, if you buy a scented castile soap you might not find this necessary)

These are great cleaners for basic cleaning to get the grime off, but neither have real sanitizing power. Isopropyl alcohol (also called rubbing alcohol) is amazing for disinfecting.

Disinfecting Cleaner:

This is great for cleaning with a bit of disinfecting power, but this is also an amazing glass cleaner!

1 cup Filtered Water

1/2 cup Vinegar

1/2 cup Isopropyl Alcohol

15 drops Essential Oil (optional, if using infused vinegar you may not find this necessary)

[thesilicontribesman]

Aber Falls Ancient Woodland and Waterfalls, Abergwyngregyn, Wales

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Step inside this enchanting tiny home and feel the warmth of a space that radiates comfort and personal expression. The rustic wooden walls enclose a sanctuary filled with vibrant, tribal textiles, each detail telling a story of craftsmanship and connection to the earth. Plush pillows and layered patterns draw you into the built-in daybed, where you can curl up with a good book as soft light filters through the forest outside. With its open yet intimate design, this tiny retreat proves that even the smallest spaces can be filled with big style and soul. Every corner whispers of a life lived in harmony with nature, where simplicity meets artistry in the most inviting of ways.

[jen-lai]

En las pequeñas cosas esta la magia

[mutalieju]

bathroom drain wheat

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Grow a garden. That's it. That's the post.

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Source: artfasad.com

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[elysiumxflowers]

Blood of the dragons, cleansing for the soul 🩸

Check out my etsy shop to find this awesome dragons blood soap made with real dragons blood resin oil and Frankinescence essential oil 🩸

[homemakinghippie]

DIY Cleaning Products 101

Personally I don't love the ingredients in most conventional cleaning products. They generally have artificial fragrance and other endocrine disrupters and things you don't really want to be breathing in. For the last year I have been making most of my own cleaning products and in addition to being healthier, I've noticed I save money doing this as well. I want to share some of my favorite recipes for cleaning products, but there are definitely things you need to know about the different ingredients first so I'm sharing this first.

Vinegar- Vinegar is an amazing all purpose cleaner for tables, counters, any surfaces that aren't natural stone like marble or granite. I also love using it for washing produce and replacing fabric softener (no your fruit won't taste like vinegar and your clothes won't smell like it). It can effectively remove some pesticide residue, as well as help the produce last longer. Some recipes you find online recommend mixing vinegar with baking soda or castile soap-neither of these should be mixed with vinegar. Both baking soda and castile soap have a basic pH, while vinegar is acidic. Mixing baking soda and vinegar makes a cool chemical reaction, but you're left with fancy salt water. Mixing it with castile soap basically unsaponifies the soap, making it completely useless as well. If you want to add some scent to your vinegar you can add citrus peels or pine needles to it and let them sit for a few weeks before straining. NEVER mix vinegar with bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Vinegar and bleach makes chlorine gas, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide makes peracetic acid. Both of these are extremely dangerous.

Baking Soda- Baking soda is a great abrasive for scrubbing, and a great deodorizer. I use baking soda on my glass top stove, scrubbing my toilets, scrubbing the shower, anywhere I need extra scrubbing help. As I mentioned before it shouldn't be mixed with vinegar because they cancel each other out. I do like using it with castile soap for bathroom cleaning though.

Castile soap- Castile soap has soooo many uses. If you've ever looked at a bottle of Dr Bronner's you've seen the huge list of things they recommend it for. It shouldn't be mixed with vinegar, but castile soap can leave behind some soap scum if you have hard water so rinsing with a vinegar/water mix after use is often recommended. I like using it in the bathroom as well as dish and hand soap (I wouldn't put this in your dishwasher though, hand washing only with this).

70% Isopropyl Alcohol- Also known as rubbing alcohol, 70% isopropyl alcohol is a great disinfectant. When using it you need to make sure you're using 70%. This is a standard dilution you can get at the store, but many people don't realize how important the dilution percentage is. If you mix it with water there won't be enough alcohol to disinfect, and if you use higher than 70% there's too much alcohol and it will evaporate before it can do it's job. I use this all over my house from the kitchen, to the bathroom, to disinfecting my nail supplies after doing an at home manicure. It also works amazingly as a glass cleaner.

Hydrogen Peroxide- Hydrogen peroxide is another great disinfectant, but it's not one I personally use as much. I keep it in my cleaning closet in case I want it for something, but unlike alcohol it needs to be wiped away after sitting for a bit.

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[diamondherpanacine]

Feeling anxious happens to everyone. Stress can cause sweating, shaking, feeling of dread and a racing heartbeat. Here are some tips to help you relax from a stressful times.

Try breathing exercises

Take a walk and get some exercise

Avoid excessive alcohol

Try to follow a healthy diet

Avoid caffeine and too much sugar

Try a natural supplement to help you feel calm

Seek support from a doctor

Try relaxation techniques like yoga and mindfulness

Join a support group

Get proper rest to help regenerate you

Identify your stress triggers and avoid, or deal with them

Love yourself enough to support a healthy lifestyle

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Go outside. Revel and take in nature and all it has to give you. It will transform you for the better- being outdoors all the time has made me physically and mentally stronger.

Go out in nature with someone special to you, you won’t regret it.