Written by Steph @ Living Surrendered, Contributing Writer Hey everyone! This is my first guest post at Day2DayJoys and I'm really excited for the opportunity to share my thoughts on Rachel's blog! My name is Steph and I write about my quest for a toxin-free, eco-friendly, healthy life at Living Surrendered. Today, I wanted to share my tips for reducing the toxins in your life, including mental & emotional toxins. Whenever I read "toxins" in any headline out there I immediately … [Read more...]
Tea Tree and Lemon Oil Lip Balm
May 20, 2014 By
Written by Kelly @ Eyes On The Source, Contributing Writer I am so blessed to have been a part of Day2Day Joys for a whole year now! I enjoy getting to know you all through your comments and e-mails. Thank you for sharing your life with me! For my first contributing post here, I had shared my love for Shea Butter with my Natural Shea Butter Suncreen recipe. My son has long struggled with eczema and psoriasis issues and most store bought sunscreens irritate his skin. Now we use Shea … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Safe Sunscreen Oil
April 2, 2014 By
Written by Kari @ Living Strong, Health & Wellness, Contributing Writer Summer is probably my favorite season of the year. I enjoy being outside, warm and in the sun! We live in a generation where we have been taught to fear the sun and due to this, so many people miss out on the benefits of being out in the fresh air and soaking in the sun. Is it important to wear sunscreen every time you are outside? No, no and no! Sure, there are times when you are going to be … [Read more...]
Children’s Bathtime Routine
March 24, 2014 By
Guest Post by Sara of Your Thriving Family We have dealt with a lot eczema with my oldest daughter. To keep it in check, and to help all the cuts and scrapes little kids get I turned to some more natural ways to do bath time. I have bought most every commercial eczema solution available. And after six years of this, I now use good old epsom salt, castille soap and a few essential oils. I recently started buying our salts at the feed store, it is the cheapest I have found and it is safe to … [Read more...]
10 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
March 10, 2014 By
Guest Post by Angela of Grassfed Mama Pregnancy is such a wonderful time, but it can also bring a lot of unpleasant side effects and symptoms along with it. Here are 10 Tips for a great pregnancy using natural ingredients. It is important to use natural ingredients when you are pregnancy so you won't expose your developing baby to toxins and anything that could harm them. 10 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy 1. Magnesium Magnesium is a vital mineral for your body (pregnant or not). It is … [Read more...]
Forgiveness and Your Health
February 21, 2014 By
Written by Kathy @ Simple Clean Living, Contributing Writer As humans, we at some time will find ourselves in a situation where through words or actions, someone in our lives will hurt us. It may be as simple as a loved one saying something that makes us feel bad, or it may be as large as an unspeakable act of betrayal that breaks our heart and wounds us to the very core of our being. No matter how someone has hurt us, as Christians we are called to forgive those who have caused us … [Read more...]
DIY Peppermint Soap Recipe
December 16, 2013 By
Written by Kelly @ Eyes on the Source, Contributing Writer Peppermint is such a cool, soothing and invigorating scent. Peppermint Oil works as a fever reducer, hunger suppressant and indigestion treatment. It can increase alertness and circulation. A couple drops in the humidifier freshens the air and clears nasal passages. At this time of year especially, I enjoy using peppermint oil all throughout my home. Peppermint soap is a simple DIY gift for Christmas! With just a few … [Read more...]
A Healthy Approach to Hair Care {with a Natural Conditioner and Detangler Recipe}
October 18, 2013 By
Written by Kim, Contributing Writer I turned 45 this month and I’m a bit perplexed that it has taken me this long to discover the most effective (and natural and healthful!) way to take care of my hair. I literally feel like I have the healthiest hair of my life right now. Why bother with a healthy approach to hair care? There are many concerning chemicals in common hair care products (sitting on your scalp, being absorbed into your head and bloodstream, oh my. . .) Traditional shampoos … [Read more...]
Fall Fruits and Vegetables to Boost Immunity
October 16, 2013 By
Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer In the summertime it is so natural to consume lots of fresh fruits and vegetables! The warm weather, farmer's markets and picnics in the park all call for fresh fruit and vegetable salads. However, winter comes along and it usually includes weight gain, depression and cold/flu season. Fall comes with its share of immune boosting fruits and vegetables. We just need to be aware of what is currently in season. Keep our love for fruits and veggies … [Read more...]
Honey Health Benefits
September 16, 2013 By
Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer I must admit I have a slight addiction to honey...At least twice a day I have a cup of green tea with honey and rice milk. It's like holding a little cup of heaven...mmm. Makes me feel so warm, cozy and content. I have tried other natural sweeteners, but honey always wins! Besides being tasty in a cup of tea, honey has a long list of amazing health benefits. Awhile back I shared that one of those is healing eye allergies and pink eye with a … [Read more...]
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