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Is Palm Oil-Free Right for You? A Dive into Benefits, Ethics, and Autoimmune Concerns
Posted by R'Chel Plank on 1/19/2024 to
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We all know soap. It's the bubbly sidekick in our daily hygiene routine, lathering away the day's grime and leaving us feeling fresh. But what if that familiar friend carried a hidden, controversial side? Enter palm oil...
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Lather with Luxury: Decoding the Difference Between Soap Bars and Detergent Bars
Posted by R'Chel Plank on 1/19/2024 to
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Ditch the Harsh, Embrace the Natural! Handcrafted soap bars offer a gentle, skin-loving clean compared to detergent bars. Explore the benefits - natural ingredients, ethical sourcing, and happy skin! Learn how handcrafted soap is the better choice for you & the planet.
Making the Switch: Embracing Natural and Toxin-Free Cleaning Alternatives
Posted by R'Chel Plank on 8/18/2023 to
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Making the Switch
Embracing Natural and Toxin-Free Cleaning Alternatives In today's world, where chemicals and toxins seem to be present in every aspect of our lives, switching to natural and toxin-free
Embrace the Charm: The Importance of Supporting Local Artists and Craftspersons
Posted by R'Chel Plank on 7/26/2023 to
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Embrace the Charm
The Importance of Supporting Local Artists and Craftspersons In a world dominated by mass production and global supply chains, it's easy to overlook the significance of supporting local
What's the Deal with Phthalates?
Posted by R'Chel Plank on 12/9/2022 to
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We have been ingesting, inhaling, and absorbing phthalates since 1920. Phthalates, aka phthalate esters, are esters of phthalic acid. There are over 50 different phthalates. They have a lengthy history of use as plasticizers. Phthalates are used in the plastics industry to increase durability, flexibility and transparency. Most people's first introduction to their existence was when either a mommy-blogger or celebrity ...
Snow Day!
Posted by R'Chel Plank on 2/19/2018 to
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Though we had snow earlier in the winter, this is the most accumulation
in nearly 2 months. I for one had considered winter over. Joke's on me!
Humble Beginnings
Posted by R'Chel Plank on 10/21/2017 to
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We learned so much those first few months - things like: Weeds grow
faster than grass!, It always rains on days off from our paycheck jobs.
Whatever tool we need, we probably don't have. You get the picture. :)
We loved it.