Written by Liz, Contributing Writer Do you know what water kefir is? Maybe you've seen, bought, or even made the "milk" kind of kefir. But did you know there's another kind made with water? Water kefir is, essentially, soda that's good for you! Enough said, right? Okay, maybe, but you probably want more information. Water kefir is made by culturing sugar water with water kefir grains (that aren't actually grains) and then flavoring that cultured sugar water with fruit or flavor extracts to … [Read more...]
Create Your Own Health Arsenal: Build A Strong Immune System & Treat Symptoms Naturally
September 9, 2013 By
Written by Kari, Contributing Writer This is a transitional time of year for almost everybody out there. School has started up again, summer is almost over and the cooler months are on the way. All of this means that we are going to have to pay more attention to keeping our immune systems strong so those ever present germs and bugs don’t have a chance to wreak havoc inside our bodies! Even healthy families and houses can experience the sniffles, coughing and that ‘yucky’ feeling, but do we … [Read more...]
Homemade Carpet Deodorizer
September 6, 2013 By
Written by KT, Contributing Writer So in my family's quest live healthier, safer, and detoxified lifestyle... one remaining toxic filled product was hanging around my house... carpet deodorizer. It's a guilty pleasure, love the fresh smell... but I got to wondering about what kind of fragrances were making that "linen fresh" scent. There are lots of places to get information - but I like the summary here. With that said - I was off to create a (VERY simple), homemade carpet deodorizer. … [Read more...]
How to Dye Your Hair with Henna {And Why You Should}
July 17, 2013 By
Written by Liz, Contributing Writer As a girl my mother dyed her hair using nothing but raspberries she plucked out of the bushes in her New Jersey backyard. Though simple, the dye worked like a charm, tinting her hair a radiant yet subtle ruby red. And best of all, it was completely natural. Today, I choose to follow in the footsteps of the woman that I have looked up to my entire life – my mother. In honor of her I have decided to dye my hair using all natural henna products. Just … [Read more...]
DIY Father’s Day Aftershave
June 12, 2013 By
Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer As much as your Dad or husband might want another tie for Father's Day ( ha, ha)...Perhaps he may get more use out of this homemade gift! My husband has very sensitive skin and has tried several aftershaves and lotions hoping to find one that does not irritate his skin. Of course, the best ones are all so expensive! So why not make your own? It is super easy to personalize to your skin type and scent preference. So here's how to Do it Yourself … [Read more...]
Keep the Bugs Away Naturally {Plus Natural Care for Bug Bites}
June 5, 2013 By
Written by Jenn, Past Contributor Yay, summer! I love summer and very much enjoy seeing the green grass, trees, flowers and garden plants springing up from the ground. Unfortunately along with the joys of summer come the annoyances, like ticks and insect bites. There are a lot of ways you can repel ticks and treat your insect bites but most of them are very chemical in nature. DEET, for instance, can be very dangerous, especially for young children. I've looked around for some more natural … [Read more...]
Natural Shea Butter Sunscreen
May 15, 2013 By
Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer Hi, Everyone! I am so very excited to be visiting with you at Day2Day Joys today! Thank you, Rachel!! My name is Kelly and I blog over at Eyes on the Source. Today, I wanted to share with you something relatively new to our family, but I am sure many of you have heard of or tried this product, already. We started using Shea Butter several months ago as yet another experiment to bring healing to my son's eczema and psoriasis. I had heard of its … [Read more...]
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