16 Months Without Shampoo In January 2018, I stopped using shampoo and switched to the “no-poo” method, and for sixteen months, I lived completely shampoo-free! It was glorious to not have to think about washing my hair, and my hair was super strong, healthy, and full of body and bounce. If you want to read…
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Digital Minimalism
Perhaps you have hard of the phrase “digital minimalism” and are drawn to the idea, or maybe, the phrase confuses you because we have always been told “the more technology, the better!” So, in this blog post, I want to ask the question… Is more technology better? This blog post is not intended to state…
I am dōTERRA®Wellness Advocate!
I have exciting news to share today: I am now a Wellness Advocate for the essential oils company, dōTERRA®! In the past few years, my interest in healthier lifestyle options has grown tremendously! Due to personal health issues combined with a desire for a more natural lifestyle, my husband, Jake, and I have slowly changed…
Citrus Infused Cleaning Vinegar
Citrus Infused Cleaning Vinegar smells incredible, and it is super easy to make! All that is needed to make this eco-friendly cleaning liquid is a glass jar, citrus peels, and white vinegar! If you are interested in starting down the zero waste journey, an easy way to begin is a compost bin for all the…
Top 10 Recipes of 2018
Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone! Wow, what an incredible year it has been, and I am so excited to see what 2019 brings! I have many plans and ideas brewing, and I am looking forward to sharing them with you in the new year! From new projects, re-formatting the website and making it easier to…
Fifth Anniversary Trip!
This past weekend was my fifth wedding anniversary! I can hardly believe that it has been five whole years, and I am immensely grateful for the five years that I have been able to spend with the love of my life, Jake. We celebrated this milestone by traveling back to the area where we spent…
3 Ways to Rest When You Feel Overwhelmed
If you feel tired in more ways than physical exhaustion or are overwhelmed, please take a minute to read this post! We have all been there, or maybe we live in an overwhelmed, stressed, and tired state every day of our lives. I sincerely hope this post provides some practical ways to apply some new,…
6 Months “No Poo” (Without Shampoo)
6 Months “no poo!” This past January I decided to stop using shampoo to wash my hair, often referred to as the “no poo” method, and now, six months later, my hair is the healthiest it has ever been in my life! However, I have had quite the journey to healthy, clean hair, and the…
Zero Waste Dental Routine
Are you interested in a zero waste dental routine? It is easier than you think! Dental care is an activity that most people do once, if not twice, daily, and often the amount of toxins, chemicals, plastics, and other unpleasant ingredients pass under our radars because it is the “norm” for dental routines. For example,…
3 Things I Learned from 1 Year of Blogging + Top 5 Recipes
Happy one year Blog-iversary! April’s monthly lifestyle post is published today, May 1st, because it has officially been one year since this blog, Shalom Homestead, went live! It is amazing to think that the Shalom Homestead Blog has been active for an entire year, and I am excited for the years to come! With over…