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Top 5 Oils to Naturally Moisturize Your Skin: Number 1 is a Celebrity Favorite

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Skin care manufacturers often tout the benefits of natural oils in their products, but if you take a closer look at the ingredient list, you’ll see those natural oils are rarely found in high concentrations. 

 

The natural oil is often found somewhere in the middle of the ingredient list, with a large number of chemicals listed before it, or worse; at the bottom of the ingredient list, which means only a small amount of oil is actually in the product. 

 

So here’s an idea, why not cut out all the extra chemicals and simply use the natural active ingredients themselves?  If you’re in agreement, check out the top 5 oils to naturally moisturize your skin:

 

How to Make Natural Teeth Whitening Toothpaste

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Over the years, teeth whitening has become a billion dollar industry, and there is no shortage of products and services out there to help you whiten and brighten your smile. 

 

From store bought whitening kits, to costly laser whitening procedures at the dentist office, there are a number of ways to approach teeth whitening. 

 

For me, the best way to approach teeth whitening is the old fashioned way, or better put, the natural way.  Here’s a quick and easy whitening toothpaste recipe that you can use over and over again for months to come.

 

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3 Best Energy Efficient Light Bulbs: They Will Look Amazing In Your Home

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     According to Energy.gov, by switching to light bulbs and light fixtures that have earned the energy star rating, you could save at least $45 dollars a year.  That’s enough money to purchase yourself a nice little reward for going green:

Not bad for making a simple switch to energy efficient light bulbs right?  

 

Grease Stain Removal: The Natural Way

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There are few things in this world tougher to remove than grease:  

  • Dingy yellow grease stains on the stove top
  • Greasy smudges on your clothes
  • Oily hand prints on the walls
  • Grease build up on the counter top

No matter where it’s found, grease is an unforgiving invader that doesn’t quit.  

 

Fair enough, this grease stain removal recipe was created to wipe out the toughest grease stains and it works practically on any surface.  Keep in mind that embedded grease stains will cling to surfaces as if their lives depend on it, so be sure to read our “How to Use It” section below, so you’ll know exactly how to apply this grease remover and have the best chance of removing grease the first time.

 

To make this ultra tough, natural grease stain remover, you’ll only need a few items.  You can find them easily by clicking the links in the recipe list below.

 

Natural Air fresheners: That Really Work

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Those air fresheners in the store look amazing don’t they?  The emerald green rain forest, the raging water falls, the endless valleys of lavender; they certainly do a good job of capturing your attention. 

 

While the pictures on the outside of the can may be great, the chemicals on the inside of the can?  Ehhh, not so great.  More often than not, store bought air fresheners are full of propellants, solvents, and other chemicals. 

 

We think if people were aware of how easy it is to make a natural air freshener, they would definitely give it a try.  That’s why we put together a list of natural air freshener recipes that cut down on chemicals but are still strong enough to get the odor eliminating job done.   

 

Like most of our recipes, these natural air fresheners all have four appealing qualities:

They are…

  • Affordable
  • Easy to use
  • Natural
  • And last but not least, they really work

Scroll down to take a look at the three best natural air fresheners.

 

Cruelty-Free Pest Removal: No Kill Option for your Home and Garden

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From the moment you start growing fruits and veggies in your garden, you can hardly wait until they’re ready to harvest.  Unfortunately you’re not the only one.  There are many animals that are staring at your veggies, mouths watering, just waiting for an opportunity to take a bite.

 

Fortunately, a little fencing can keep some animals away during the day but at night is when the real garden predators come out to play: rabbits, raccoons, deer, rats, mice and many others.

 

It’s fair to say no one wants to wake up in the morning to see half eaten vegetables in their garden with animal droppings left as payment.  So how do we deal with this issue? 

 

Well after much research, we can conclude that the answer won’t be found in your typical animal repellents.  We’ve often heard about dried mint, or cotton balls with mint oil being used as a garden pest repellent. Here’s the flaw in using those methods.  Dried mint is naturally biodegradable and when placed outdoors, it will degrade even faster. You would have to drop dried mint daily in your garden, and depending on how big your garden is, that cost could add up very quickly.  Even fresh mint grown in your garden will only occupy a certain area and may not be strong enough to keep larger garden pests away.

 

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