There’s lots of good reasons to make your own laundry detergent. It’s less expensive, it has less irritants for the skin, it’s better for the environment, it has more natural ingredients, you name it. When I started looking at homemade laundry detergent recipes, I noticed that they pretty much all use Fels Naptha laundry soap….
Archives for June 2014
Gluten Free American Flag Pie
The Fourth of July is probably my favorite holiday. I have so many memories of going to the parade, and barbecues, and the fireworks. It is always a great time spent with family and friends. And my hometown, Glenview, has the best fireworks ever. Seriously. Their parade rocks too. Have you ever seen the Jesse…
10 Quick and Easy Gluten Free Dinners
Sometimes I feel like I get in a rut with gluten free cooking and get lazy making the same couple of things over and over. And let’s face it- that’s boring. And not good for you. So I made this list to inspire myself and other like minded gluten free eaters that you can mix…
Why are invisible illnesses invisible?
As I’ve gotten such a strong response to my 15 Things Not to Say to Someone With a Chronic Illness Article, it’s gotten me thinking. Many of the things on the list are meant to be harmless, and are just people asking honest questions to learn more, even though they may hurt. But people with…
Honey Cinnamon Face Exfoliator/ Scrub
As I’m writing this post I am enjoying the amazing smell of honey and cinnamon this face scrub has left on my face, and it makes me happy. Last weekend we had a picnic for my boyfriend’s brother’s birthday. It was a lovely time and the food was delicious. Lars’s mom is a great cook/baker…
It’s Hard Not to Love a Hedgehog (Vol. 2)
Looking at pictures of cute animals is literally good for your health. And, it can improve your performance at work. It increases concentration and boosts your mood. You now have something to say next time your boss catches you looking at the top 20 baby animal pictures list- just show her the study! So, do…
The Secret to an Organized Home
I’ve been slightly (overly) obsessed with organization since I was a teenager. Pretty much since I discovered the container store and made a wish list of almost everything on the website, I’ve fallen in love with organizing and haven’t looked back. And I like to think I’ve gotten pretty good at it over the years. Well,…
How to Make Citronella Candles
The fourth of July is approaching soon. For me, when I think of the fourth of July, one of my strongest memories is of the scent of citronella candles. Every time we went to the fireworks, we always had a few of them. The scent is nostalgic for me. Well not only does it bring…