So, since we've been talking all about the 3 R's - reducing, reusing and recycling this past month, I wanted to finish up by talking a little bit about why recycling should only be used as a last resort, after reducing and reusing. Our first goal should always be to reduce the amount of waste we create, as much as possible. This blog has some great tips for getting started with reducing your waste all around the house. Then, with whatever waste we have, we should reuse what we can. … [Read more...]
FAQ – How To Use Coconut Oil
Photo by Koshy Koshy The first time I opened a container of coconut oil, I thought, "What is that?" When you're used to cooking with vegetable or canola oil, or using conventional lotions and beauty products, coconut oil can seem a little intimidating at first. But whether you're using it for baking or for beauty care, coconut oil is one of the most multifunctional natural products that you can buy. Although it isn't cheap, you can find good deals when you buy it in bulk, and it will be … [Read more...]
