The Green Life
When I got married, I literally became Mrs. Green AND started going green! The Green Life is full of ideas for keeping home naturally beautiful, clean, & fresh using non-toxic solutions. I include ingredients & recipes for the home & garden, as well as personal care for the body & hair.
A green Design & Sustainable lifestyle blog. At the intersection of home, well-being, & sustainability. Going Green
Trimming 4b/4c Natural Hair
I’m getting a trim this week’s self care Sunday & sharing 3 different methods I have used for trimming 4b/4c natural hair. Before I dive right into the trim, let’s talk about why…
Using Exfoliation & CBD Oil for Skin Care
This week’s self care Sunday is all about how & why I incorporate regular exfoliation & CBD oil in my skin care routine. CBD oil is all the rage and I finally know…
DIY Kitchen Cleaners Without Borax
Hi friend! If you’ve been here before welcome back! If you’re new here, thanks so much for stopping by! Today I’m talking about DIY kitchen cleaners. If you’ve been here before, you already…
How & Why I Made a DIY Compost Sifter
I grew up in an extended family home where my grandparents grew their own food & cooked everyday. They loved gardening, so – surprise surprise – they had a compost pile too. I…
Eco-Friendly Home Essentials
One of my goals for 2019 & beyond is to continue my sustainability journey by challenging myself to shop less. When I have to shop, I want to buy smarter & greener than…
2018 Holiday Green Gift Guide
It’s Christmas time!! And you know what that means… a mad dash to finish checking off the Christmas list. Why do we always wait until the last minute to get those last few…
All Natural Homemade Personal Care Recipes
When I first went natural with my hair wayyyyy back in 1993, I dabbled a little in natural products for my hair. I didn’t get too far – there wasn’t much information &…
How To Clean Silver Quickly & Naturally
Every spring I like to use my grandmother’s teapots as centerpieces on the dining room table. But I never like cleaning silver because I have flashbacks of Grandmother buying every expensive formula &…
Roundup Of All Natural Homemade Cleaning Products
In the spirit of spring, I’m doing a roundup of all the natural homemade cleaning products you’ll ever need. I’m not a conspiracy theorist but I do believe that the toxins in a…
Why Turmeric & Liquid Amino Acids Are My 2 New Kitchen Favorites
I have been a naturalista for something like 26 years. In the beginning I tried so many products, some worked, some not. Only when I kinda became a “purist” (maybe) did I find…
