• Baby and Kids,  Farm Raised Kids,  The Little Green Lifestyle,  Toxin Free Beauty

    4 Amazing Natural Baby Products from Primally Pure

    Natural baby products that are good for baby’s skin are becoming much more popular – and for good reason! Between the natural properties of baby’s delicate skin, and the nasty chemicals found in some of the most popular brands on the market, it’s important to find better products. Not only are these natural, safe, and actually healing products, but they work better than anything I’ve used in the past. Three babies in and I have fallen in love with Primally Pure’s baby line — and I will never go back. This page may contain affiliate links. By clicking through I will receive a small commission at no cost to you.…

  • Chickens,  Hobby Farm,  Nontoxic Cleaning

    All Natural Coop Disinfectant

    If you keep chickens, you’re going to get familiar with poop. Chickens poop….like a lot. Not only while they are running around, but they continue to let it loose as they sleep. All this manure in your coop is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and flies in the warmer months. Yuck. Every time you clean the coop and change their bedding, you should be disinfecting. But don’t think you need to turn to harmful chemicals and toxic cleaners to get the job done. Use my favorite home made natural disinfectant instead. ORANGE AND VINEGAR NATURAL DISINFECTANT Making your own non toxic and natural disinfectant is so easy and so inexpensive.…

  • Eco Friendly Swaps,  The Little Green Lifestyle

    Eco Friendly Swap: Ditch the Plastic While Staying Hydrated On the Go

    You NEED water to function Just like the cucumbers in my garden, you need sunlight….and WATER. Like, a lot of water. The general rule of thumb is: one half of your body weight in ounces. For example; if you weigh 100 pounds – because that’s easy math – you need to drink 50 ounces of water – every day – to function at your optimum level. Water makes your entire body feel so much better. Your joints, your muscles, your BRAIN, your energy levels, and mood are significantly better off when you are fully hydrated. Your skin and your hair even LOOK better when you get enough water. So make…

  • Eco Friendly Swaps,  The Little Green Lifestyle,  Toxin Free Beauty

    Ease the Transition to Natural Deodorant

    I know what you’re thinking, you’ve heard the rumors….transitioning to a natural deodorant sounds scary! You’re worried about sweat, about smell, and about irritation. I get it. But let me ease your mind and give you a few helpful tips to make this transition an easy one. Find my favorite natural deodorant from Primally Pure here, and SAVE 10% using code LUCIE10 This article contains affiliate links. This means if you click through and make a purchase I may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you. For more information see my disclosures here. Let’s Start With Why Maybe you already know this, and that’s why you’re here, but…

  • The Little Green Lifestyle,  Toxin Free Beauty

    Why Non Toxic Skincare Matters

    A goal of mine in 2019 is to eliminate the toxins from my home and daily routines. Skincare is a HUGE part of that. I switched to Primally Pure this fall and was so shocked to find the results were far more than skin deep. Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and what you put on it matters. Topical creams soak into your bloodstream and can affect your whole entire body. These toxins can mimic your hormones causing an imbalance, which leads to a whole slew of side affects. Things like acne, energy levels, sex drive, brain fog, weight, irritability and fertility are all affected by your…

  • The Little Green Lifestyle,  Toxin Free Beauty

    Are Your Hormones Holding You Hostage?

    Can I let you in on a not-so-secret secret? I have struggled with acne for all of my adult life. While I was lucky enough to have clear skin in high school, once I left home, I swear my face turned red and bumpy overnight. I tried EVERYTHING I could think of – scouring the internet for the secret cream that was the answer I dreamed about. Every brand of acne face scrub I found, did nothing but burn, scratch and dry out my face. My poor skin flaked off and hurt. WHAT WAS I DOING WRONG? After speaking with and esthetician, I learned about how my diet can affect…

  • Eco Friendly Swaps,  The Little Green Lifestyle,  Toxin Free Beauty

    My Top 5 Favorite Non Toxic Skincare Products

    I used to think this "non toxic" thing was just a fad made up by crunchy, oil diffusing mom bloggers. That was until I took a long hard look at my life. I was struggling with a decade long battle with my adult acne - and worse than that - I was filled with anxiety, had an extremely short temper and low energy levels. Through hours of research, I found that there was a link between the harmful chemicals we use on our skin and the hormonal balance within our body.

  • Chickens,  The Little Green Lifestyle

    Are Pastured Eggs REALLY Better??

    Let’s talk eggs. With so many options in the super-market: organic, cage-free, white eggs, brown eggs, how can you be sure what you’re really getting?! Are the pastured eggs from your local farmer REALLY any better?? The answer: YES!! How does the Nutritional Value of Pastured Eggs Compare? Since pastured eggs typically come from smaller scale farms, the money to front a large study to put this debate to rest just isn’t there. Fortunately, I did find a small study by Mother Earth News done in 2007 that proves the superiority of our pastured eggs.  Study by Mother Earth News “Most of the eggs currently sold in supermarkets are nutritionally inferior…