• Nesting

    Ikea Spice Jar Drawer

    September 2, 2023 - By 

    Ikea Korken jars, and a Sharpie oil-based paint marker can be used to create a functional, visually pleasing spice drawer, that you’ll absolutely love using. Simply wash and dry the glass jars, label the jar lids with your favorite spices, and arrange in a shallow drawer (they can also be placed in an upper cabinet, just write on the side of the jars instead of the top). The jars are highly affordable at ~$2 CDN each, and the flip-top lid provides an air-tight seal to prolong spice freshness. At a 4oz capacity these little jars perfectly fit two 40g bags…

  • Squeaky Clean

    How to Make Amazing Foaming Hand Soap in 3 Easy Steps

    September 2, 2023 - By 

    If you are looking for a delightful foaming hand soap in your life, then you have come to the right place my friend.  First you will start off with a big ol’ bottle of Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Liquid Soap (made from a combination of coconut, olive, jojoba, hemp and essential oils) in any wonderful scent you prefer including: almond, citrus, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, rose, and tea tree, or unscented (mixing in your own essential oil blend if you so desire). Step One: Get The Biggest Foaming Hand Soap Bottle Money Can Buy To make your foaming hand soap, just…

  • Health

    Oil Pulling For Whiter Teeth and More Unexpected Benefits

    September 2, 2023 - By 

    Around the time I got my braces removed as a teenager, I also began struggling with a bit of tooth sensitivity. It wasn’t much at first, just mild discomfort when I ate something overly sweet or cold. Unfortunately as time went on, I also developed the habits of aggressively brushing my teeth (with my lower canines taking the brunt of the damage to my gums), and of using harsh commercial teeth whiteners on a regular basis. By the time I was in my late twenties my enamel was so worn, and my lower gums so recessed, that I avoided opening…