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Why You Should Switch to Safer Nail Polish
I love having my nails done. If you know me then you know that’s NO secret at all. Through my nontoxic journey and learning about the things we use in our lives that can have negative effects on our health, I’ve learned about what’s the big deal about nail polishes and I am excited to share it and offer a solution to you wanting pops of color (or neutral) on your nails. “People get really upset about phthalates in plastics, but they don’t think about what’s in the cosmetics they’re applying directly to their skin,” study co-author Kate Hoffman, a researcher at Duke University, told Yahoo News . “The skin is an…
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Why Ditching Candles + Wall Plug-Ins are Important & What We Use Instead
This post contains affiliate links that I do make a small commission on if you click them. They come at no extra cost to you. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. If you already follow Little Southern Life and subscribe to my newsletter, you know all about why I choose essential oils. If not, HEY THERE! I am so excited to share another switch to safer that I’ve made in my household and I hope will inspire you to make in yours. When I was pregnant with my first child, Nolan, I kept getting debilitating headaches. I knew nothing about essential oils but when I reached out to…
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Why I Strive to Live a Purpose-Drive Life + Ways You Can As Well
Why do I strive to lead a purpose-driven life? First, I want to fully explain what a purpose-driven life is. Living a life of purpose simply means to exist with an intent. What that intent is can be different for us all. Look past your every day responsibilities and that’s where your real purpose of living lies. To make this a reality, you have to start waking up everyday with it in the forefront of your mind. Remember your goals. Whatever it is that you find yourself thinking about even when you’re not putting your brain on it is often the purpose we have. I have struggled for so long…
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Nap Time Tips From A Crunchy Mom of Five
This post is in partner with Lovevery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read their disclaimer page for more information. Five kids and many years of trying all the things has given me lots of insight on getting your toddlers to nap. Sometimes that nap struggle is so overwhelming and has left me feeling really confused as what to do. Why is it so hard to get a child to willingly take a nap? I can say that all of my babies were very different but there are a few common trends that I was able to see with each of them and when I focused on these…
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Why I Choose A Toy Subscription For My Babies
This post is in partner with Loveevery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. After having five kids, it’s safe to say that I know what my kids need/what best fit in our lifestyle verses what is a waste of money and won’t get used. One of the things I swear by and wish I had figured out before my fourth kid came along is the benefit that a toy subscription box can bring. These are personalized shipments of toys shipped directly to your doorstep verses you having to go into a store and walk around until you find the exact combo…
