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If you're trying to transition into a greener living, eliminate environmental toxins, find safer personal care products, and create a safer and more eco-conscious home for your family, this is the place for natural living inspiration.

You can learn how to transition to a paperless kitchen, how to reduce indoor air pollution, how to reduce your use of plastics in your home, how to get clear skin naturally, and so much more!

 

homemade cough syrup labeled in a glass jar

Last updated on January 13, 2023. Originally posted on January 13, 2023 By Maryea / 2 Comments

Homemade Cough Syrup

This Homemade Cough Syrup WORKS and takes minutes to make! It's made with 5 simple, but powerful ingredients you probably have at home right now. Are you feeling under the weather? If a nagging dry cough has been bugging you or your young children this cold season, don't worry! Instead of ...

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Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea in a clear mug with a lemon wheel on the rim

Last updated on January 13, 2023. Originally posted on January 7, 2023 By Maryea / 4 Comments

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea Recipe

This Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea is a wonderful, healthy way to start your morning! This winter, keep yourself and your family safe from sore throat and boost your immune system with the special lemon ginger turmeric tea. This tea not only protects you from illnesses during cold weather but has ...

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a jar with liquid and chunks of food

Last updated on January 13, 2023. Originally posted on January 4, 2023 By Maryea / 3 Comments

Fire Cider (Easy Homemade Recipe)

This recipe for Fire Cider is really easy to make and is awesome to have on hand to keep your immune system strong! Winter is here! And while we all love winters because of the holiday season, festivities, hot chocolate, and ooey gooey melt-in-your-mouth cookies; there’s one thing that's hard ...

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a black bottle with the name seed on the front with a plant in the background

Last updated on October 1, 2020. Originally posted on October 1, 2020 By Maryea / 17 Comments

An Updated Look at Probiotics and Why I Switched Brands

What are probiotics and how can they help me? Read on to answer these questions and find out why I recently switched brands! Please note that links to products are affiliate links. This means, at no extra cost to you, if you purchase through the links I will receive a percentage of the sale. I ...

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Best reusable straws glass straw

Last updated on July 20, 2020. Originally posted on September 17, 2019 By Maryea / 7 Comments

Best Reusable Straws and Plastic-Free Straws

Ditch plastic straws...here are the best reusable straws for at home and plastic-free straws for when you're on the go!When I first started using less plastic in my life, I freely admit that it was much more about my family's health than the environment. Fast forward a few years, and while I'm still ...

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upcycled gift wrapping ideas paper bags, newspaper, catalog, and calendars

Last updated on November 28, 2018. Originally posted on November 28, 2018 By Maryea / 1 Comment

Upcycled Gift Wrapping Ideas

Save money, resources, and create beautiful and uniquely wrapped gifts with these upcycled gift wrapping ideas! One thing you should know about me: I really love wrapping gifts. I love the process of making the finished product look beautiful and lovely for the person receiving it. I feel like ...

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Step 1 How To Keep Apple Slices From Turning Brown

Last updated on September 19, 2022. Originally posted on October 3, 2018 By Maryea / 22 Comments

How to Keep Apples from Turning Brown (The BEST way)

If you want to send apple slices in your kids' lunches or keep them overnight, you need to know how to keep apples from turning brown! Let me show you the best way! I post my kids' school lunches on my Instagram stories a lot. Whenever I send apple slices, I always get at least one private ...

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Glyphosate in food: should you be worried?

Last updated on September 7, 2018. Originally posted on September 7, 2018 By Maryea / 3 Comments

Should You Worry About Glyphosate in Your Food?

Should you worry about glyphosate in your food? Read and decide for yourself. Glyphosate has been in the news a lot lately. In a landmark lawsuit last month, DeWayne Johnson was awarded $289 million dollars in damages caused by the Monsanto's Roundup (in which the main ingredient is ...

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Homemade elderberry syrup recipe

Last updated on January 13, 2023. Originally posted on August 30, 2018 By Maryea / 457 Comments

Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Use this homemade Elderberry Syrup recipe to keep your family healthy all year round! I started using elderberry syrup when my daughter Meghan was a toddler. Elderberries are rich with health benefits, including: Health Benefits of Elderberries  Boost the immune system Fight and ...

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How To Get Clear Skin (Naturally) #clearskin #acne #natural #beauty #tips #ideas #breakouts

Last updated on September 25, 2018. Originally posted on June 20, 2018 By Maryea / 5 Comments

How to Get Clear Skin (Naturally!)

Every person covets a radiant complexion. Some people were born with it. The rest of us have to work for it. Learn how to get clear skin with these tips for any age!  Please note that links to products in this post may be affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the free content I ...

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Best Multivitamin for women megafood review multi for women

Last updated on May 2, 2018. Originally posted on May 2, 2018 By Maryea / Leave a Comment

Best Multivitamin for Women

Women and men are different. Let’s face it; sometimes it feels like we’re from different planets. We have different caloric needs, our bodily functions vary and our health priorities don’t always match up. It only makes sense that when a woman is searching for a supplement regimen; she looks for the ...

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Natural Beauty Products I'm loving now dry brushing

Last updated on April 16, 2018. Originally posted on April 16, 2018 By Maryea / 1 Comment

Natural Products I’m Loving Now

Obviously, I think the food we put into our bodies is important. If you've spent more than .02 seconds around here, you've figured that out. I think there's quite a bit more to our health stories than just the food we eat, though. You might be surprised to hear that I think it's equally important ...

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Easy + Healthy Dinners

Easy Fresh Fruit No Bake Dessert PIzza Recipe. This is a clean-eating recipe with all real foods! A special treat that is perfect for the 4th of July desserts or any time of the summer!

Best Memorial Day Recipes (Easy Menu Ideas)

Asparagus Soup recipe

Asparagus Soup Recipe

Healthy and Easy Broccoli and Chicken Recipe. This is a great 30 minute dinner recipe.

Chicken and Broccoli (Healthy Recipe!)

Dairy Free Tuscan Chicken on a plate with pasta

Dairy Free Tuscan Chicken

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Healthy Stir Fry Sauce

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe--spoonful

Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheddar Soup (Lightened up!)

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Egg Roll in a Bowl (Easy and Healthy!)

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Salmon Quinoa Bowl Recipe

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Gluten-Free

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on a white plate

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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Lemon Dijon Dressing

Asparagus Soup recipe

Asparagus Soup Recipe

Vegan hot fudge on top of ice cream with a cherry on top

Vegan Hot Fudge Sauce

Greek Cucumber Salad in a white bowl

Greek Cucumber Salad (Always a hit!)

close up photo of the salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad (Best Ever!)

ABC juice in a glass

ABC Juice (Apple Beetroot Carrot)

Healthy and Easy Broccoli and Chicken Recipe. This is a great 30 minute dinner recipe.

Chicken and Broccoli (Healthy Recipe!)

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Dairy-Free

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on a white plate

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

lemon dijon dressing in a jar with a black label

Lemon Dijon Dressing

Vegan hot fudge on top of ice cream with a cherry on top

Vegan Hot Fudge Sauce

ABC juice in a glass

ABC Juice (Apple Beetroot Carrot)

Green power smoothie in a ball mason jar with a blue straw

Power Smoothie Recipe

Coconut Apricot Energy Balls recipe. Vegan, gluten-free recipe, no added sugar, takes about 10 minutes to make. Great portable snack idea to have on hand--my kids love these.

Apricot Bliss Balls Recipe

Dairy Free Tuscan Chicken on a plate with pasta

Dairy Free Tuscan Chicken

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Chocolate Crunch Cookies

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Vegetarian

lemon dijon dressing in a jar with a black label

Lemon Dijon Dressing

Asparagus Soup recipe

Asparagus Soup Recipe

Vegan hot fudge on top of ice cream with a cherry on top

Vegan Hot Fudge Sauce

Greek Cucumber Salad in a white bowl

Greek Cucumber Salad (Always a hit!)

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Turmeric Shots

close up photo of the salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad (Best Ever!)

ABC juice in a glass

ABC Juice (Apple Beetroot Carrot)

Coconut Apricot Energy Balls recipe. Vegan, gluten-free recipe, no added sugar, takes about 10 minutes to make. Great portable snack idea to have on hand--my kids love these.

Apricot Bliss Balls Recipe

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Vegan

lemon dijon dressing in a jar with a black label

Lemon Dijon Dressing

Asparagus Soup recipe

Asparagus Soup Recipe

Vegan hot fudge on top of ice cream with a cherry on top

Vegan Hot Fudge Sauce

3 turmeric shots lined up with a bottle behind them

Turmeric Shots

ABC juice in a glass

ABC Juice (Apple Beetroot Carrot)

Coconut Apricot Energy Balls recipe. Vegan, gluten-free recipe, no added sugar, takes about 10 minutes to make. Great portable snack idea to have on hand--my kids love these.

Apricot Bliss Balls Recipe

A close up photo of Chocolate Crunch Cookies

Chocolate Crunch Cookies

3 Banana Oatmeal bars in a stack on a green plate

Banana Oatmeal Bars

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Anti-Inflammatory

lemon dijon dressing in a jar with a black label

Lemon Dijon Dressing

Asparagus Soup recipe

Asparagus Soup Recipe

Vegan hot fudge on top of ice cream with a cherry on top

Vegan Hot Fudge Sauce

Greek Cucumber Salad in a white bowl

Greek Cucumber Salad (Always a hit!)

3 turmeric shots lined up with a bottle behind them

Turmeric Shots

ABC juice in a glass

ABC Juice (Apple Beetroot Carrot)

Green power smoothie in a ball mason jar with a blue straw

Power Smoothie Recipe

Coconut Apricot Energy Balls recipe. Vegan, gluten-free recipe, no added sugar, takes about 10 minutes to make. Great portable snack idea to have on hand--my kids love these.

Apricot Bliss Balls Recipe

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Kid-Friendly

Easy Fresh Fruit No Bake Dessert PIzza Recipe. This is a clean-eating recipe with all real foods! A special treat that is perfect for the 4th of July desserts or any time of the summer!

Best Memorial Day Recipes (Easy Menu Ideas)

Vegan hot fudge on top of ice cream with a cherry on top

Vegan Hot Fudge Sauce

close up photo of the salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad (Best Ever!)

Coconut Apricot Energy Balls recipe. Vegan, gluten-free recipe, no added sugar, takes about 10 minutes to make. Great portable snack idea to have on hand--my kids love these.

Apricot Bliss Balls Recipe

Dairy Free Tuscan Chicken on a plate with pasta

Dairy Free Tuscan Chicken

A close up photo of Chocolate Crunch Cookies

Chocolate Crunch Cookies

3 Banana Oatmeal bars in a stack on a green plate

Banana Oatmeal Bars

Instant Pot Green Beans in a white bowl

Instant Pot Green Beans

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Smoothies

Green power smoothie in a ball mason jar with a blue straw
green smoothie in a glass
Pineapple Smoothie recipe with banana and ginger
Pineapple Spinach Smoothie looking down into the glass
A hand grabbing a green straw that is in a tall glass with a chocolate colored smoothie
Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe in a tall glass with a red and and white striped straw and a strawberry garnish
Cranberry Smoothie recipe in a tall glass with two straws and fresh cranberries on the table and a blue and white napkin
2 mango smoothies with turquoise paper straws

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Breakfast

3 Banana Oatmeal bars in a stack on a green plate

Banana Oatmeal Bars

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Chocolate Baked Oats Recipe (Healthy!)

an overhead shot of a bowl of overnight oats topped with blueberries

High Protein Overnight Oats

green smoothie in a glass

Iron Rich Smoothie Recipe

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Buckwheat Pancakes Recipe

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Best Ever Apple Pie Overnight Oats

an overhead shot of zucchini gratin with fresh basil on top

75 Healthy Zucchini Recipes

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Peach Baked Oatmeal (Easy + Healthy!)

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Lunch

Asparagus Soup recipe

Asparagus Soup Recipe

Pantry Pumpkin Bisque

Pantry Pumpkin Bisque

Edamame Salad in a white bowl

Edamame Salad Recipe (Easy!)

Cold Busting Soup Recipe

Cold Busting Soup

overhead shot of Roasted Red Pepper Soup recipe

Roasted Red Pepper Soup Recipe

apple cranberry tuna salad on bread with a green and white striped napkin

Apple Cranberry Tuna Salad

Spicy Turkey Meal Prep Bowls

Salmon Salad in a bowl with a fork

Salmon Salad Recipe

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Dinner

Easy Fresh Fruit No Bake Dessert PIzza Recipe. This is a clean-eating recipe with all real foods! A special treat that is perfect for the 4th of July desserts or any time of the summer!

Best Memorial Day Recipes (Easy Menu Ideas)

Asparagus Soup recipe

Asparagus Soup Recipe

Healthy and Easy Broccoli and Chicken Recipe. This is a great 30 minute dinner recipe.

Chicken and Broccoli (Healthy Recipe!)

Dairy Free Tuscan Chicken on a plate with pasta

Dairy Free Tuscan Chicken

shaking a jar with healthy stir fry sauce

Healthy Stir Fry Sauce

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe--spoonful

Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheddar Soup (Lightened up!)

Egg Roll in a bowl with a green and white striped napkin

Egg Roll in a Bowl (Easy and Healthy!)

up close photo of salmon quinoa bowl

Salmon Quinoa Bowl Recipe

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Desserts

Easy Fresh Fruit No Bake Dessert PIzza Recipe. This is a clean-eating recipe with all real foods! A special treat that is perfect for the 4th of July desserts or any time of the summer!

Best Memorial Day Recipes (Easy Menu Ideas)

Vegan hot fudge on top of ice cream with a cherry on top

Vegan Hot Fudge Sauce

A close up photo of Chocolate Crunch Cookies

Chocolate Crunch Cookies

3 Banana Oatmeal bars in a stack on a green plate

Banana Oatmeal Bars

A spoonful of vegan caramel sauce

Vegan Caramel Sauce (No added sugar!)

a stack of gluten free peanut butter blossoms

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

close up photo of a stack of cookies on a green plate

Brown Butter Snickerdoodles (Must try!)

Healthy Peanut Butter Cups (4 ingredients)

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Snacks

Coconut Apricot Energy Balls recipe. Vegan, gluten-free recipe, no added sugar, takes about 10 minutes to make. Great portable snack idea to have on hand--my kids love these.

Apricot Bliss Balls Recipe

3 Banana Oatmeal bars in a stack on a green plate

Banana Oatmeal Bars

close up shot of air fryer carrots

Air Fryer Carrots

green smoothie in a glass

Iron Rich Smoothie Recipe

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Air Fryer Apples (Healthy!)

apple cucumber salad in a white bowl with a napkin next to the bowl and salt and pepper shakers in the background.

Quick & Easy Apple Cucumber Salad

an overhead shot of zucchini gratin with fresh basil on top

75 Healthy Zucchini Recipes

vegan zucchini muffins on a board

Wholesome Vegan Zucchini Muffins

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Salads

Greek Cucumber Salad in a white bowl

Greek Cucumber Salad (Always a hit!)

close up photo of the salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad (Best Ever!)

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini

apple cucumber salad in a white bowl with a napkin next to the bowl and salt and pepper shakers in the background.

Quick & Easy Apple Cucumber Salad

an overhead shot of zucchini gratin with fresh basil on top

75 Healthy Zucchini Recipes

Broccoli Salad with yogurt dressing

Healthy Broccoli Salad Recipe

Edamame Salad in a white bowl

Edamame Salad Recipe (Easy!)

overhead shot of Thai Salad in a white bowl with a serving spoon and a green and white napkin

Vibrant Thai Salad

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Soups

Asparagus Soup recipe

Asparagus Soup Recipe

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe--spoonful

Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheddar Soup (Lightened up!)

Carrot and Lentil Soup on a spoon from a white bowl

Carrot and Lentil Soup

Quick and easy vegan mushroom soup with spoon

Quick and Easy Vegan Mushroom Soup

close up of instant pot chicken vegetable soup

Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup

Pantry Pumpkin Bisque

Pantry Pumpkin Bisque

close up photo of Chickpea Soup recipe

Chickpea Soup (Easy and healthy!)

overhead shot of Red Cabbage Soup recipe in a white bowl with a navy napkin and spoon in the background

Red Cabbage Soup (Incredible!)

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Side Dishes

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on a white plate

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Greek Cucumber Salad in a white bowl

Greek Cucumber Salad (Always a hit!)

Instant Pot Green Beans in a white bowl

Instant Pot Green Beans

Creamy Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Lentils

Instant Pot Lentils

close up shot of air fryer carrots

Air Fryer Carrots

a big white bowl of pasta

Instant Pot Pasta (3 ingredients!)

stuffed garlic bread recipe close up shot from overhead

Best Ever Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe

close up photo of honey roasted carrots and parsnips recipe

Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips (Easiest ever!)

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Appetizers

Easy Fresh Fruit No Bake Dessert PIzza Recipe. This is a clean-eating recipe with all real foods! A special treat that is perfect for the 4th of July desserts or any time of the summer!

Best Memorial Day Recipes (Easy Menu Ideas)

Buffalo Cauliflower Poppers healthy football food

Healthy Super Bowl Recipes

stuffed garlic bread recipe close up shot from overhead

Best Ever Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe

Beetroot hummus with carrots crackers and cucumbers on a board

Beetroot Hummus Recipe

Broccoli Salad with yogurt dressing

Healthy Broccoli Salad Recipe

Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe overhead shot

Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

buffalo chicken dip on a celery stick

Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip (4 ingredients!)

This Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect appetizer for your Super Bowl Party recipe line-up! No one will notice the missing calories or fat.

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Beverages

Carrot Ginger juice

Carrot Ginger Juice Recipe

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea in a clear mug with a lemon wheel on the rim

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea Recipe

Crock Pot Hot chocolate with marshmallows

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

cranberry margarita with a sugar rim, lime wheel, and fresh cranberries

Cranberry Margarita – The Perfect Holiday Cocktail Recipe

Patritotic Sangria recipe close up in a glass with fruit

Patriotic Sangria Recipe

Simply the best margarita in the world

Simply the Best Margarita Recipe

Anti-inflammatory turmeric smoothie recipe

Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie

healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe in a mug

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe (Dairy Free and Sugar Free!)

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