by Nina Nelson | Essential Oils, Wellness
“Mom, something feels really weird with half of my face.” I got this message from my 15-year-old a few months ago. Naturally, I figured he was messing with me in some way and told him to tell his dad (he’s a paramedic and if it was really a valid...
by Nina Nelson | DIY, Wellness
After I realized how much money natural living would save us in our quest to get out of debt, I got a little obsessed with turning our home into an all-natural, non-toxic haven. Or, as my mom would say, I became a hippie. Anyway … I couldn’t learn enough....
by Nina Nelson | Simplify, Wellness
You’re sick and tired of being sick and tired and all that. If you could take a pill to make it all better, you would. But you know that it doesn’t exist. And so you’re determined to take back your health by making the changes necessary to do so. But...
by Nina Nelson | DIY, Natural Skincare, Saving Money, Simplify, Sustainability
Maybe you’re intrigued at the thought of saving (and maybe even making) money. Perhaps you’ve noticed some side effects from the products you’ve been using and think you might need to make the switch. Or maybe you’re completely sold on the idea...
by Nina Nelson | Self-Care, Simplify, Wellness
At the end of my ideal day, I take my super-relaxed self back to my bed, pull back the covers, crawl between a set of smooth, clean sheets and lay my head on a lavender-scented pillow. With a smile on my face, I ease into a great night’s sleep. Does this always...
by Nina Nelson | DIY, Natural Skincare, Simplify, Sustainability
Word on the street is that I’m crunchy. Or, as my mom likes to call me, a hippie. While I’m still not sure if that’s how I’d describe myself, I know it all started when I decided I was going to DIY my personal care products. It started out...