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how to make your own massage oils
This is a guest post by Bailey Harris of Homeowner’s Insurance Guide. Massage is a centuries-old method of healing. Some of the earliest forms of civilization used massage as a way to heal and soothe the body and soul. It is believed that massage releases toxins that can build up in sore, tight muscles. Many [...]
preparing for the cold and flu season
Over the last month we had four virus in four weeks. The last one really laid us all low, the coughing lingering for two weeks after. Sick for six weeks with a sick, unhappy bub = not fun. While ‘plenty of bed rest’ may be what the doctor ordered, when you’re a parent, especially one [...]
what’s in our products? – parabens
Almost all personal care products today contain parabens. Parabens are preservatives. They extend the shelf life of our products. Without preservatives, most of our skin care products and cosmetics would either have to be kept in the fridge or used within a few days. It is the water content in products that make them susceptible [...]
what’s in our products? – petroleum
In a world of increasing demand for fuel, rising fuel costs and peak oil concerns, spare a thought for the petroleum products(mineral oil, petroleum jelly) that get smeared on your skin every day. Yes, there is a good reason why Vaseline rhymes with gasoline: the inventor of petroleum jelly (petrolatum) as a skin care product [...]
Exercise For Free The Frugal Way
Getting fit doesn’t have to involve expensive gym memberships. It doesn’t even have to involve exercise workouts! Here are some frugal ideas for free exercise.
Choosing Safe Plastics
Choosing safe plastics with the help of the environmental working group.
