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January 26 2024

Are Ikea Mattresses Non-Toxic? Choosing a Safe Mattress

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Are Ikea Mattresses Non-Toxic? Choosing a Safe Mattress If you’re in the market for a new mattress but feel overwhelmed with the information regarding non-toxic or organic options, this post is for you! Today I’m sharing some excellent tips to make your mattress shopping experience easier. We’ll cover the safest options, what to look for in brands, and answer questions like, are Ikea mattresses non-toxic? What chemicals should I avoid, and how do I know what certifications matter? When shopping for a mattress, you’re probably looking for the best option for your budget. Sound about right? Where do we even […]

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Learn The Impact of Non-Toxic Living on Your Family’s Health and how to protect it.

January 19 2024

Non-Toxic Home: 5 Steps to a Healthier Life

Michaela Non-Toxic Living Health, non-toxic living, Tips

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The Impact of Non-Toxic Living on Your Family’s Health Our environment plays a crucial role when pursuing a healthy and happy family life. The prevalence of toxins in our everyday lives profoundly impacts our family’s health. Today, I’m sharing the impact of non-toxic living on your family’s health and the simple changes you can make to improve your well-being. Our family started implementing non-toxic swaps when our 4-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. He had been sick for weeks with fevers and leg pain, and after being seen by multiple providers who brushed off my concerns, […]

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Save money and simplify your life with these depression era tips

January 12 2024

13 Depression Era Tips to Save You Money!

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Depression Era Tips to Save You Money Are you on a tight budget, wondering how you’ll stretch your budget this month? Honestly, who isn’t? Consider yourself blessed if money is of no concern to you. I’m sharing 20 depression-era tips to help stretch your budget, reduce waste, and reuse products to make the most of the space you have in your home. As a mom of six, our budget is stretched to the max. I love having a large family; I’ve prayed over it for many years. It has its fair share of difficulties, though, and I’ve worked hard to […]

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December 28 2023

8 Affordable Ways to Create a Low Toxic Home

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8 Affordable Ways to Create a Low Toxic Home I started this year with one goal: create a low toxic home and stay on budget. As a mom of six children, our budget is tight. I knew if I wanted to change our home, I would have to get creative with how I made that happen. Creating a healthier, less toxic home is doable, especially when you make changes gradually! I’m sharing my favorite tips for starting your non-toxic journey today. If you’re new to my blog, thank you so much for being here! I’m Michaela. A homeschooling mom of […]

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Groceries for a Family of 8 with a $200 weekly Budget

December 26 2023

8-Person Family Grocery List: Smart Shopping for Big Families

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Groceries for a Family of 8 with a $200 Per Week Budget When my husband and I got married, we already had 2 kids; we were working to pay off credit card debt and saving for a better future. Our grocery budget was $150 every two weeks. We were broke, in debt, and had no idea how to stick to a budget and make healthy meals. Fast forward 10 years, our family size has grown, but I can now confidently purchase groceries for a family of 8 for $200 each week! And no, I don’t use coupons! As a young […]

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December 21 2023

Motherhood is Not a Chore. It’s Time to Stop Portraying it as Such.

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Motherhood is Not a Chore. It’s Time to Stop Portraying it as Such. I see this mindset all over social media, and it hurts my heart that so many mothers view this role as a chore. Nothing bugs me more than portraying motherhood with frazzled, overwhelmed women who never have time for themselves. If this is your experience, you are entitled to feel that way, but I want more for you! Motherhood is not a chore. And it’s time we change that view. There’s a really unhealthy narrative that motherhood is a thankless, endless job. Yes, some days, weeks, and […]

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3 Free & Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Healthier

December 18 2023

3 Free and Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Healthier

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3 Free and Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Healthier Our bedroom was a large area of concern on our journey to reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals. You spend around one-third of your life sleeping, and your bedroom should be a haven that encourages deep, restful sleep. Today, I’m sharing three free and simple ways to make your bedroom healthier by making a few simple changes to your routine. When I learned that nearly 20% of the population doesn’t sleep enough each night, I knew I didn’t want us to be part of that statistic. Just one night of […]

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December 14 2023

Top 5 Toxin-Free Beauty Brands to Try Now in 2024

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5 Tips to Go Toxin-Free in 2024 I never used to be that person. The one who worried about ingredients, plastics, perfumes, etc. The one to seek out toxin-free products. Until I was. So, what changed? Well, if you’re new here, everything changed for our family back in 2018 when our 4-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. He had been feeling sick for over six weeks, and after three providers brushed off my concerns and a pediatrician called me dramatic after requesting a blood test, I knew I needed to push harder. On Thanksgiving evening, things […]

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December 11 2023

How to Fall in Love with Homemaking

Michaela Motherhood Family, homestead, non-toxic living, Tips

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How to Fall in Love with Homemaking I promise this post is not trying to convince you to leave your job and stay home full-time. However, if you’re in a season of change and questioning what to do, I want to show you how to fall in love with homemaking. The structure of home and family is constantly challenged in our world, and supporting your family is more important than ever. While not for everyone, being called a homemaker or stay-at-home doesn’t bother me. It’s not my entire identity, but I am blessed by the role every day, and I […]

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December 7 2023

Laundry Strip: This Removed Years of Buildup in 1 Soak

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A Guide to Non-Toxic Laundry Stripping With six active children at home, laundry stripping helps prevent me from tossing out smelly clothes and gives our wardrobe a second chance. Our laundry detergent is great, and yours probably is, too! Laundry stripping takes cleaning your clothes one step further and removes what regular detergent can’t. Stripping laundry helps remove residue from detergent buildup or minerals from hard water that you can’t see or remove with traditional washing methods. It is common in cloth diapering communities but also works great on clothes that may hold on to odors, like workout gear or […]

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