green living – FamilyNatural

Homemade Laundry Detergent

DrKim — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:51:50 +0000

Have you ever noticed how EXPENSIVE laundry detergent is? I mean, really. It is. And it’s not like you can just decide to save money by not washing your clothes….I HATE being trapped like that. Besides the cost, laundry detergent has some toxic stuff in it. Four of the worst offenders are: Sodium lauryl sulfate …

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The BEST Garbage Disposal

DrKim — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 06:31:36 +0000

I’m into natural things, yes. But hey- I’m civilized. There are some natural things that have always been just a little too “crunchy” for me. Things that I thought that the other people who did them were sort of, well, either “off the deep end” in this area. And, I suppose, some of these things …

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Back To Basics: Why Cast Iron Is the Best Cookware Choice

DrKim — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:48:10 +0000

Non-stick coated pans have always been in my kitchen, for as long as I can remember. Have you ever tried to cook on anything else? For many years, I had never even seen a non-non-stick pan….and the first time I experienced attempting to fry an egg on one ( I think it was stainless steel), …

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My Newest Kitchen Gadget

DrKim — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:08:37 +0000

I love kitchen gadgets. And yet, I do show restraint when it comes to acquiring them; I know well how NOT fun it is to have drawers and cabinets that are overflowing with gizmos you use only twice a year (sandwich maker and fondue set) and some which you’ve used….never (deep fryer) but don’t want …

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No Shampoo For Me

DrKim — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:55:20 +0000

Have you visited the hair-care aisle in your supermarket or pharmacy lately? You may have just gotten used to it, but next time you are there, take a good LOOK. It’s tremendous! Cosmetic and drug companies have spend a lot of money (and they’ve done a good job) to convince us that we need these …

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Baking Soda Works for Me!

DrKim — Wed, 04 May 2011 13:05:39 +0000

Yesterday I shared my new quest for a more simplistic lifestyle. In doing so, I’m not only massively decluttering, flylady style to get rid of “extra” stuff, but I’m trying to go greener, cleaner, and all-around more purposeful. FamilyNatural style. One of the ideas I’d been tossing around my head for awhile was going “no …

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What Do You NEED?

DrKim — Tue, 03 May 2011 12:43:47 +0000

Have you seen these tiny houses? I have 5 children, 2 dogs, and a cat. I grew up as an only child (own bedroom) with plenty of space to call my own. Sure, I shared bedrooms in college, but for the most part I’ve had tons of space, always. I’ve lived with boxes that I …

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Gender-Bending Chemical on Receipts

DrKim — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:05:38 +0000

You’ve probably heard of BPA. If not, here’s a one minute lesson: Bisphenol A, also known as BPA has been known as a synthetic estrogen since the 1930’s. “Bisphenol A is used primarily to make plastics, and products containing bisphenol A-based plastics have been in commerce for more than 50 years. At least 8 billion pounds of …

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Think Before You Pink

DrKim — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:01:11 +0000

It’s October. Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Are you aware of Breast Cancer? Did you realize that one in EIGHT women are diagnosed with it? Whether or not you are genetically at risk, the biggest factors are the CHEMICALS YOU ARE EXPOSED TO. You can do something about this. And spending money on a pink bucket …

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A Wake-Up Story, by Healthy Child Healthy World

DrKim — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:58:44 +0000

This video is amazing. I’m inspired.