We recently looked at some good ways to green your holidays this year. However, we didn’t look at one of the most eco-friendly actions you can take – homemade gifts. Homemade eco-friendly gifts cut down on new materials (if you go with recycled ideas), are fun, cost less, and can be as eco-friendly as you like since you decide what goes into the gift. The problem with most homemade holiday gifts is they look homemade though. That said, there are plenty of options that look good and would make a great gift even for a picky, “I’m a snot about …read more

It’s easy to make homemade facial cleaners at home and better for the planet because you’re not buying prepackaged stuff. PLUS this is organic and does not contain any toxic junk that you don’t need on your skin. Milk is one of the best homemade cleanser bases because it’s packed with properties that hydrate skin. Milk contains essential proteins, vitamin A, and lactic acid, all of which can help keep your skin in tip top condition. Lactic acid has even been touted as a way to stimulate skin cell renewal.
The downside is that milk cleansers are perishable when homemade, but …read more