We all want to keep our homes clean and healthy, but did you know that some of the products you use every day may contain toxic ingredients that can harm your health and the environment? To keep yourself and your family safe, it’s important to be aware of the toxic ingredients that can be found in common household products and how to avoid them. We started our clean living journey many years ago, when we first started having children. We…
What We Used To Naturally Treat a Respiratory Virus
After two years, the time finally came when my family was struck with the virus that the world has been obsessing over. Before I tell you how we managed, you should know that we are a family of ten, with 8 children ages 17 down to one. Our ten year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia in January of 2021, so we have basically been in quarantine for a year. We have a prayer group dedicated to her journey and…
Have you heard of Band of Beauty? It’s our exclusive membership program. It’s really more like a rewards program for our VIP clients. It’s the best membership for women who want to get cleaner, safer beauty and skincare (and more!) into their homes. This membership rewards you for choosing safer products for your family, and blesses you along the way. What Are The Benefits of a Band Of Beauty Membership? The Band of Beauty Membership is really a…
In case you missed the announcement, I am pregnant with baby number EIGHT! As much as I can, I aim to have a natural pregnancy and birth each time. To help out all the new soon-to-be moms, I put together this list of my top first trimester must haves for a natural pregnancy. While I love all of the excitement that comes with the first trimester, I don’t love some of the crazy symptoms. After sharing about some of…
Finding that perfect gift for the naturally minded moms in your life can be tricky! I have been practicing a semi natural lifestyle for many years and I understand! That is why I want to help you! It is easier and more affordable to find amazing sustainable gifts for the natural mom that they will love! This year you will be able to quickly and easily find a gift for everyone on your list! Here are my top recommendations for…
Coffee…how I love thee. Seriously, I am a bit obsessed with coffee. If we are friends on Insta, you know this! And not even because I have 8 children and need the caffeine – I could drink decaf all day as long as it is strong and delicious. Waking up early in the morning is so much easier when I know I have a strong cup of coffee waiting }for me! The aroma, the ritual of it first thing in…
SUGAR… I have a love-hate relationship with sugar. I mean, I love chocolate…really love it. Cookies, and brownies, and cakes are my weakness. But I also hate sugar for the way it makes me feel. It’s so addictive! And I can’t stand the sugar crashes after the spikes. It’s always been a crazy cycle for me: cutting back on sugar so I can feel better and then giving in to temptation and going overboard. After starting a Keto diet, I…
Why Become a Beautycounter Consultant
Ever since announcing I was now a Beautycounter consultant over on Instagram, I have received so many messages from women asking a variety of questions. What is Beautycounter? Why am I am consultant? What about my blog? Am I going to start posting ALL kind of salesy things now? How much did it cost? You get the picture! So….I figured this was an easy way to answer all those questions and provide anyone looking with enough info you need…
I’ve always been pretty health conscious, even as a teenager. I grew up playing on sports team and being heavily invested in health and science. I had every intention of being a doctor for many, many years. Then, I started having children and put my dream of being a doctor on a permanent hold. However, that didn’t stop me from continuing my journey of health and wellness. When I became a mom, it started to become even more important…
As a busy mom of eight, I know how hard it can be to find affordable, natural personal care products for your family. Sometimes it seems like you have to make a choice between using natural products and saving money. That is beyond frustrating! We should be able to have access to natural products without feeling like we are going to compromise the family budget. I have been on a journey for many years towards a more natural lifestyle.…