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DIY Spa: How to Create a spa environment at home with Essential Oils + DIY Spa Treatments

by Amber Edwards June 18, 2013
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Everybody; man, woman and child need pampering every now and then. And I don’t know about you, but we definitely can’t afford to take off and go to the spa whenever we need some relaxation and down time. So in order to save some money but still experience some relaxation, we have some great DIY [...]

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Go Green with Seventh Generation, it’s more than just a diaper! It’s an entire Toxin-free Household! #SeventhGeneration

by Amber Edwards May 30, 2013
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I have heard of Seventh Generation before. But usually only when it came to an eco-friendly diaper option. I had no idea that Seventh Generation had far more products! I was pleasantly surprised to find they have many green products to help run your entire home eco-friendly and chemical free! One of our missions at JadeLouise [...]

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Not Your Average Bigelow Herbal Tea Recipes, Raspberry Mint Lemonade and Sore Throat Fighting Lemon Honey Herbal Tea #AmericasTea #cbias

by Amber Edwards May 23, 2013
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Are you a tea drinker? It may surprise you that we are not. We don’t drink tea. With the exception of Herbal tea. There are so many reasons why we enjoy a nice cup of herbal tea. For relaxation, stress reduction, immune boosting, or to help fight off colds or combat the flu! For all [...]

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Dangers of Antiperspirants and how to find the Best Natural Deodorant

by Amber Edwards April 19, 2013
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We all know that natural is better. But sometimes it is hard to give up something that works amazing for something that is natural. I loved my antiperspirants. I hate sweating. And I could never find a natural deodorant that would work. So I stayed with my antiperspirants. Even though I knew the dangers of [...]

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Discover easy ways to Reduce Reuse Recycle and Save Money for your Family | GE Lighting

by Amber Edwards April 15, 2013
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I’m all for saving money. Who isn’t right? It’s not like we all go about our daily lives thinking “oh I want to spend as much as I possibly can on our daily living expenses.” No, that just doesn’t happen. But did you know you can actually save a lot of money by being green? [...]

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Going Green, How to Select Organic Bath Products for Kids

by Amber Edwards March 28, 2013
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It’s no secret that we do our best at going green and  living a Green family lifestyle; as far as it is within our meager budget. We are very conscious about toxins and chemicals in our family cleaners, and home care products. And even more so when it comes to our children’s bath products. If [...]

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Going Green by Recycling Electronics! Free Electronic Recycling at Best Buy!

by Amber Edwards February 25, 2013
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We are quite supportive of recycling whenever possible. I’d like to say we are teaching our kids, but I think it’s more of a mutual teaching about the importance of recycling. Sometimes I remind my boys and sometimes they remind me. But it is all good. They know it is important. But what about electronic recycling? [...]

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Something new from Mary Kay, New Botanicals Skin Care Line for Sensitive Skin and more Natural Ingredients!

by Amber Edwards February 21, 2013
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For anyone that has read any of my beauty posts, you know I have combination sensitive skin and strive to find quality natural ingredient skin care products. I’m always up for trying new products, I just love it. But I do need skin care products formulated with more natural ingredients to prevent any skin reactions. [...]

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Natural Itch relief with TriCalm Anti Itch Steroid Free Hydrogel

by Amber Edwards January 11, 2013
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If you are a living, breathing human being; odds are you have most likely experienced the need for itch relief. It’s just a natural human occurrence. Whether it be from an allergic reaction, sunburn, rash, poison oak or poison ivy, eczema or bug bites. It is all the same. You need itch relief. And you [...]

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Dry Hair Remedies, Parnevu natural hair care at affordable prices

by Amber Edwards January 9, 2013
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If you remember, last summer I went platinum blonde! Oh it was a lot of fun. But I did experience extra dry hair. I was in need of dry hair remedies. I recently tried out the Parnevu natural hair care products and they have been a great treatment for my dry hair. Parnevu dry hair [...]

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Going Green on the Cheap: Inexpensive Eco-Friendly Home Improvements Guest post

by Amber Edwards December 31, 2012

Going green is going mainstream as awareness of our environmental woes is increasing. It is not just hardcore environmentalists anymore who is showing concern for the planet, but average citizens as well. When we think of going green in the home, expensive fixes may come to mind, such as installing solar panels or costly remodels [...]

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Improving Indoor Air Quality: Breathe Easier with Some Easy Home Improvements Guest Post

by Amber Edwards December 26, 2012

Our worries about air quality are primarily directed at the outside—we worry about things like cars and factories; in reality, however, the air inside our homes is often worse. A host of harmful chemicals and other substances are constantly being emitted from items right inside the home; ventilation can be poor. There are also a [...]

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Christmas Potpourri Simmer Pot Recipe; All Natural Homemade Air freshener for the Holidays

by Amber Edwards December 5, 2012
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One of the things I love most about the Christmas holiday season is the fragrances! Without the smell of spices, citrus fruits and mint it just wouldn’t be a complete Christmas! I take advantage of many different ways to fragrance my home during the Holidays, but one of my favorites is our homemade Christmas Potpourri [...]

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Xlear SparX Dentist Recommended Naturally Sweetened Candy with Xylitol

by Amber Edwards December 3, 2012
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Of all the months, October through December are when kids tend to consume the most candy! It’s no wonder with all the Holidays. With all that sugar being passed around; why not try a more natural candy; sweetened with Xylitol and recommended by dentists! Xlear SparX is such a candy! It is a nice alternative [...]

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Re-purpose Gift ideas; Eco-friendly gifts for the Hard to shop for #holidaygiftguide

by Amber Edwards November 30, 2012
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There is always at least one person on your list that is always hard to shop for! Do you have them in your mind yet? Usually they are someone you care about; but may not have as close of a relationship with as you would prefer. Or maybe you are close; but they really don't [...]

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Bath Salts Recipe; Homemade Bath salt soak with essential oils.

by Amber Edwards November 15, 2012
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Every now and then; a woman just needs a good spa treatment with detoxing bath salts. But we can't always get away to a spa, or it's far too expensive. The next best thing is to create your own spa by indulging in some aromatherapy homemade bath salts in a warm tub with candles. Yet [...]

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Arm & Hammer Baking Soda The Many uses of baking soda in home & beauty

by Amber Edwards November 5, 2012
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When you hear of Arm and Hammer baking soda; do you automatically think about baking or removing odor? Those are the first things that always pop into my mind. But there are so very many uses of baking soda! Far more than simply using it in cooking or for odor removal. It can be used [...]

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How to Make Peach Fruit Leather; Recipe After School Snack for Kids

by Amber Edwards August 23, 2012
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One of my favorite memories as a kid was helping my mom make homemade fruit leather. Back then we would spread the fruit puree on makeshift screens and dry in the sun. Then my mom acquired a very old and very large dehydrator. Literally this thing is a huge box that is almost as tall [...]

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Mineral Makeup Tutorial, Creating a Flawless Look with Mineral Hygienics, Review

by Amber Edwards August 23, 2012

Just because one is a busy woman or mom, it doesn't mean that she can't still be fashionable and have a flawless look. But for me with 3 kids running around and needing constant supervision, it's rare that I can spend a lot of time by myself in the bathroom to apply my makeup, so [...]

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Nappies for Comfort, Style and Affordable SGBum Cloth Diapers Review and Give Away

by Amber Edwards August 16, 2012

You already know how much I love my cloth diapers, and I love doing cloth diapers reviews! I am always on the look out for new brands, styles, patterns that make the cloth diapering experience more enjoyable. For me, you can never have too many cloth diapers! I love all the various styles, patterns and [...]

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Organic Hair Products for Kids Hot Tot Review and Coupon

by Amber Edwards August 15, 2012

It is no surprise that I love natural, green and organic products. I've been very diligent in trying to provide a chemically free home for my kids. I've changed the cleaners, the bath products, the candles we burn and more! But I never thought about styling products! Really, they make organic hair products for kids? [...]

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Reusable Totes Can they Really Be Fashionable and Eco Friendly?

by Amber Edwards August 7, 2012

One of the things I miss about Europe was how common it was to see everyone using reusable totes or shopping bags. It was rather rare to see anyone using a plastic bag from the store. When I came back to the United States, stores were just beginning to allow people to buy their special [...]

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Paleo Crunch Recipe #Gluten Free, Nectresse Sugar Free and Kid Friendly

by Amber Edwards August 6, 2012

This post brought to you by Nectresse™ Sweetener. All opinions are 100% mine. In attempting to improve my  health, lose weight and get fit, I've been changing a lot about the foods I eat. Yet I still find a lot of recipes that still call for sugar or other sweeteners that make one's blood sugar [...]

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The Ferris Wheels Cold and Hot Pack natural pain relief.

by Amber Edwards July 25, 2012

As I've mentioned before; I suffer from Migraines and carpal tunnel and quite often experience a lot of pain for which I need a great pain reliever! But at the same time; I don't like when I have to constantly take a lot of medication. If I can find a natural way to ease some [...]

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A Better Treat Option for Children, YumEarth Organics

by Amber Edwards July 12, 2012

Kids love snacks! That's just common knowledge! They love to snack and they want to snack on what tastes good. Usually that means a lot of snacks with sugar, high fructose corn syrup, candy, etc. Now I'm not a total health Nazi mom and don't let my kids have treats, but at the same time [...]

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Crane Adorables Animal Humidifier Review and Give Away; Benefits of a Cool Mist Humidifier

by Amber Edwards June 15, 2012

With the increased summer weather the air is getting drier, and the allergies are at an all time high! According to the Mayoclinic; using a cool mist humidifier in the spring and summer months can actually help with reducing your symptoms that arise with allergies, colds, and dry air. A Cool mist humidifier can relieve nasal [...]

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Annmarie Gianni Skin Care Review; Organic, Natural and Wild Crafted. Plus a Give Away!

by Amber Edwards June 11, 2012

Our skin goes through a lot in any given day! It protects us from elements, weather, sun, chemicals, pollution and so much more! And yet, it is one of the features of our body that we give the least attention to! Sure we may use Sunscreen to protect from the Sun, and we may use [...]

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Amathia Soapworks Review Bar Soaps Made by Hand Plus Give Away!

by Amber Edwards June 8, 2012

Are you a bar saops or body wash type of person? Myself, I'm more of a body wash. I just like the idea of a body wash and gauze sponge. Bath bars have always left my skin dry, irritated, and often rash. Yet then I heard about handmade bar soaps; and that they often don't contain [...]

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The Many Uses of Neem, Multi-tasking Homeopathic and Herbal Remedy

by Amber Edwards June 6, 2012

I recently told you about a few of my experiences with Neem and mentions briefly some of the uses of Neem. Ever since discovering Neem, we have kept a constant supply in our medicine cabinet because of it's many uses! It is also very effective! Wouldn't you love a natural remedy for many of your [...]

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Using Neem for Tooth Care? Does It Really Work? Theraneem Naturals Tooth and Gum Powder Review and Give Away

by Amber Edwards May 31, 2012

I'm going to jump right in and say I love Neem! I was first introduced to Neem when we lived in Germany. My Sister-in-law and her family were moving to Africa (they are diplomats) and they were looking for natural solutions to many of the health concerns they would face while living in Africa for [...]

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Awesome Blossom Cloth Diaper Review and Give Away Minky Blue Bubble Time

by Amber Edwards May 24, 2012

You may remember our last review of the Awesome Blossom Cloth Diaper, we were rather impressed with the quality and ease of use that the Awesome blossom diapers offered. Well, I'm excited to tell you that the same amazing quality of the Awesome Blossom cloth diapers is equal across all the different styles of diapers [...]

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Bella Viva Orchards Gourmet Fruits and Nuts Gifts Review

by Amber Edwards May 12, 2012

When you think of gourmet foods, do you often think of gourmet fruits and nuts? Normally I don't, but I have to say, after trying Bella Viva Orchards gourmet fruits and nuts 3 lb gift set, I will now associate fruits and nuts in the gourmet category!  Bella Viva Orchards is a located in central [...]

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Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Review

by Amber Edwards May 11, 2012

I first heard about coconut oil last year from my aunt and uncle. We were at a family camping trip and talking about different ways to cook popcorn. They brought up that their favorite method was with coconut oil! I had never heard of this before so I was quite curious. I mean, really could [...]

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YES, you can Go Green with Hot Tub Covers! #spacap

by Amber Edwards May 10, 2012

Did you know that you can go green even with the use of the new hot tub covers at spaCap.com? Spacap has a different type of spa cover that is custom made in the USA! These custom spa covers use air to insulate rather than foam that becomes saturated and heavy or breaks. They  insulate [...]

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Lotus Bumz Cloth Diaper Review; The Affordable & Adorable Cloth Diapering System, Giveaway Open to US and Canada!

by Amber Edwards May 10, 2012

  If you have been looking for more amazing Cloth diapers, you need to look no further than the Lotus Bumz Cloth Diaper! I love all my cloth diapers, and I can tell you the Lotus Bumz cloth diaper fits very nicely with all my favorites! Lotus Bumz are affordable cloth diapers, that are quite adorable!  [...]

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How to begin Cloth Diapering Part 1: Things You Need to Know Before You Switch to Cloth Diapers

by Amber Edwards April 28, 2012

Recently I showed you how cloth diapers have come a long way since your parents and grandparents have used them, and I showed you the many benefits to cloth diapering. Now we need to get down to the nitty gritty details of what really goes into cloth diapering, tips and tricks and what you may [...]

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Teething Tots (Authentic Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces) Review-Giveaway Open WorldWide!

by Amber Edwards April 27, 2012

If you have kids you know how horrible teething can be at times. Wouldn't it be nice to provide your child with a natural alternative to the medicines that only help a small fraction of the symptoms? Wouldn't it also be nice that this natural alternative be stylish, and have other health benefits as well? [...]

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Awesome Blossom Cloth Diaper Review "Happy Pink Flowers" Cloth Diapers for the Modern Mom

by Amber Edwards April 18, 2012
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If you've been following JadeLouise Designs for a while now, you already know I'm in love with cloth diapering. I love the benefits of cloth diapers, and I love the prints! So I'm always on the look out for new brands of Cloth diapers to try! You can never have too many adorable cloth diapers! [...]

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How to Achieve a Luscious and Lucrative Garden, Organically with Whitney Farms®

by Amber Edwards April 18, 2012
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whitney Farms. All opinions are 100% mine. I've often talked about how excited I am to grow my garden this year. I've been doing a lot of research on how I can make my garden produce better this year, where last  year it was [...]

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Review: Happy Future French Organic Baby Products: So Organic They’re Edible! {Giveaway-US/CAN}!

by Amber Edwards April 12, 2012

  We love using as many organic baby products, green and natural products and all the likes as we can find that are effective; but more than being eco-friendly it is because our family suffers from sensitive skin. I was quite intrigued when I first heard about Happy Future Organic Baby Care products, I was [...]

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Waxelene Review/Giveaway! The Petroleum Jelly Alternative

by Amber Edwards March 30, 2012

It has been a very harsh winter, and living in Idaho there is no such thing as humidity! My lips, hands and all areas of my skin always get extremely dry in the winter and it's hard to find a quality product that helps to moisturize my skin and lips, protect from the harsh wind, [...]

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Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal Review; Be Fresh the Natural Way!

by Amber Edwards February 18, 2012

We are a large supporter of natural and green products. Don't worry, we're not extreme over it, but we do love our natural and green products when they are effective and cost efficient. One of the newest products I've had the pleasure of using is the Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal product line! Naturally Fresh Deodorant [...]

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SodaStream Review; A Smarter way to Enjoy Soda, Save Money, and Be Eco Friendly

by Amber Edwards February 9, 2012
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Like many of you, I love soda! I've done a fairly good job of limiting my soda intake as I try to improve my health, but sometimes you just have to have one! Yet, do I really want to take in all that High Fructose Corn syrup, or any of those other ingredients that we [...]

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ECO Store USA Review; Body Wash and Nappy Balm-Ecofriendly Products for the Home.

by Amber Edwards January 30, 2012

  As a Green household, we are always on the lookout for natural and eco-friendly products to keep our home safe and free of harsh chemicals to benefit our health and that of our children. When I learned about Eco Store USA; I was quite intrigued to learn more! Eco Store USA has a large [...]

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Robby Wash Ball: Save Money and Space With a Green Year Supply Of Detergent in One Small Ball! Review and Giveaway!

by Amber Edwards January 18, 2012

Other than the continual washing, folding and putting away; the part of doing laundry that I dislike the most is the constant buying of laundry Detergent and how expensive it can get! I also dislike how much space all the detergent bottles or boxes take up in my tiny laundry corner! But what if you [...]

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