Whatever Wednesday: Household Scrubbing and Drains

Here, look at this pretty photo of Star Island’s research center, as my bathtub isn’t that exciting. Why not start

Whatever Wednesday: Good Green Cleaning for People with Allergies

New Year, new resolutions, right?  I have been transitioning to chemical-free cleaning for the past few years.  When I moved

A Year In Review, 2012

First full year post-apocalypse.  How have we done?  Let’s chat. MK’s Take: I know that we haven’t been online for

Whatever Wednesday Cookbook Review: Whole Grain Breads By Machine or Hand

This is not a book for those of you who can’t have gluten.  This book does have five recipes in

Whatever Wednesday Product Review: Earth Balance Mindful Mayo

  Mary Kate’s Take: I’ll start off by telling you that, as a midwesterner, I grew up on Miracle Whip,

DIY Lip Balm if Allergic to Coconut

Guess what?  Most lip balms contain either coconut or palm too. (To see a list of coconut derivatives, go here,

Whatever Wednesday: DIY Lotions and Lotion Bars if Allergic to Coconut

Since most lotions contain coconut derivatives (to see a list of coconut derivatives, go here, thanks to Becky at the

WW: DIY Shampoo if Allergic to Coconut on Whatever Wednesday

EDITED TO ADD : Please go see the newest version of this recipe – it’s a lot better!! – UPDATED