Home + Garden

 · 5 min read

How to Know if Mold is Making You Sick

Mold is a common problem in many households, but it’s not just the physical damage to your home that you should be worried about – it can also harm your health. Mold can easily become airborne and inhaled, leading to numerous respiratory and digestive issues. This is everything you need to know about mold in […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 6 min read

All the Ways Miracle Product Borax Could Be Used to Change Your Life

Deserving of the accolades normally reserved for white vinegar and baking soda, borax is so much more than simply a laundry detergent booster. Used in many households for more than 100 years, borax is a naturally occurring mineral, a product of the seasonal evaporation of salt lakes. It is composed of boron, sodium, water, and […]

Gemma Fischer

Gemma Fischer

Freelance writer

 · 9 min read

30 Genius Ways to Use Lemon Peels at Home

The uses for lemon peels are endless and, best of all, they’re a natural, inexpensive way to keep your home and body healthy. It’s ironic that some of the most beneficial nutrients are found in the parts of food we tend to throw out — especially lemon peels. The peels are where all of the […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 7 min read

13 Uses for Salt around the Home

Salt can be used for more than seasoning your food, it’s a wonderful product for cleaning a multitude of surfaces in and around your home. In addition salt is inexpensive, readily available and offers a non-toxic cleaning option. In order to minimize the negative effects of using chemical cleaners many common household items can often […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

Top 7 Natural Alternatives For Bleach and DIY Household Cleaner Recipes

It’s really easy and convenient to just tip the bottle and pour some bleach into cleaning buckets, toilets, tubs, wash-hand basins, and even on the kitchen counter. Bleach is the general name given to chemical products that whiten and disinfect fabrics and surfaces, removing stains and killing microbial germs. There are some bleach alternatives worth […]

Stacy Robertson

Stacy Robertson

Writer and researcher

 · 4 min read

10 Hacks to Keep Your Produce Fresh

There’s nothing quite like throwing your hard-earned cash in the garbage. It’s pretty upsetting when your fresh produce goes bad, especially when it happens sooner than you had anticipated. If you’re an inspired shopper, you would know all about this, as you’ve likely gone home on numerous occasions with more fresh produce than what was on […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 7 min read

7 Amazing Things You Could Do With Those Orange Peels Slated For the Trash Can

Why spend so much money purchasing products you could make at home yourself with something that’s supposed to be thrown away?  Oranges are awesome fruits with amazing health benefits and a lot of people love to eat them in a variety of ways, subsequently tossing loads and loads of peels in the trash. Well, you […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 2 min read

How to Get Rid of Nasty Toilet Stains – No Scrubbing Required

Freshen your bathroom with non-toxic Toilet Bowl Bombs made to clean your toilet – without scrubbing! Forget about scrubbing the toilet! These toilet bowl cleaners do all the work for you. Use them to remove stains and deflect tough odors in minutes. They’re easy to make and use all-natural ingredients to help keep your bathroom clean […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 4 min read

8 Plants To Help Repel Mice, Spiders, and other insects

Summer comes with beautiful weather, seasonal fruits, and blooming flowers. But it also has a major drawback: the insects. They are unavoidable whether you’re outside or even inside your own home. While bug traps and sprays often do the trick, you can also try a natural approach that spruces up your home at the same […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 7 min read

The 10 Most Toxic Items At Dollar Stores

Many of us shop at the Dollar Store because it’s inexpensive and convenient. In one place you can find birthday cards, wrapping paper, decorations, kitchen supplies, and much more. The best part is, all of it can be yours for mere pocket change. Unfortunately, some of these items come at a cost. A health cost, […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team