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Thanks for stopping by! I’m Jill! A mom, wife, nurse, and former news reporter who never really lost the sharing side of reporting, and thus this blog was born. I’m a bit of a “Jill” of all trades trying to do it all and share about it in the process. I’m also an Enneagram 6, pun lover, pink enthusiast, personal development junkie, and a shampoo slinger. Have a look around and welcome!

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The best life hack for remembering to change filte

The best life hack for remembering to change filters around your home? #ad Have someone else do it! 😉
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@secondnaturenow is a subscription service that delivers air filters directly to your door right when it’s time to change them (home cleaning tip: they should be changed about every 3 months).
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All you do is select your filter size (even custom sizes) and how often you want them and that’s it! Set it and forget it! When it’s delivered, you’ll know they need to be changed.
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They offer a large variety of air filter sizes and also offer fridge filters, plus it’s always free shipping and you can cancel at any time.
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Not only is this one of my favorite home hacks because it takes all the guess work out of remembering to change your air filters but changing them regularly will ensure the air in your home is cleaner and clean filters can help cut costs on your heating and cooling bill by up to 15%.
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👉🏻 Signup today and use code JCCAFP at checkout to get your second shipment completely FREE!

Have you done any of these home cleaning don’ts?

Have you done any of these home cleaning don’ts?
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🙋🏼‍♀️ I’ve definitely done a few in my day.
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*cough* like putting egg shells down the disposal just last week until I learned that was a no no 😬.
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So to make sure you and your home are being well cared for in the process of cleaning house here’s some cleaning tips for what to NOT do when that cleaning motivation hits.
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👉🏻 Be sure to save this post for future reference and share with anyone else who may need to see it.

It’s one of the top questions I get asked.....
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What are some safe options if I have to buy from the store?
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Truth is it is easier to make safe swaps when we can order online or have several types of stores nearby but the reality is sometimes, if we travel and don’t have time to order online or our typical stores aren’t nearby, we don’t have the options.
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So I started with Target and compiled a list of options. Most are good ones you can use all the time, but there are a few that are merely the lesser of the evils and that still have some bad ingredients, just fewer than the rest.
⠀
As I say, do what you can when you can. If less bad ingredients in your home, cleaning or personal products is all you can do then do that.
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👉🏻 No harmful ingredients is ideal but fewer harmful ingredients is still an improvement.
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And when all else fails don’t forget that you can make your own healthy recipes (see slides for some ideas).

Some safe swaps for kids and babies! ⠀ Parents,

Some safe swaps for kids and babies!
⠀
Parents, if you’re looking for some healthy alternatives to your kids snacks or just some better products for your kids and babies here’s a round up of some easy swaps to start with.
⠀
Of course this is not all of them but they are some of the more popular options you can find in stores or online.
⠀
When it comes to items for little ones (or adults too) some things I look for are:
• Dye free (for example in medications)
• no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners when possible with snacks (I’m not perfect with this but make as many good choices as I can)
• no high fructose corn syrup or MSG
• no plastic or melamine when possible with dishes
• no parabens, sulfates, fragrance, Methylisothiazolinone, sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate
• no ingredients with colorants like red40 or words starting with PEG
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This is of course not the entire list of ingredients to watch but they are some of the most popular.
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And with the medication slide of course always consult your doctor.
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Remember the goal is not perfection, but instead instill as many swaps and healthy habits as possible where you can, when you can.
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👉🏻 Do you have a “safe swap” kid or baby product you love? Tell me below!

4 facts about the beauty industry you might not kn

4 facts about the beauty industry you might not know.
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Between our skincare routine, makeup and other bath and beauty products, we women are potentially exposed to a lot of harmful chemicals.
⠀
All the more reason to swap as many as you can to safer, cleaner options. We won’t be perfect 100% of the time but the more changes we can make the less exposure we will face.
⠀
Check my Safe Swaps Highlight for some ideas to get you started!

Raise your hand if you love life hacks that make c

Raise your hand if you love life hacks that make cleaning house easier? 🙋🏼‍♀️
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Me too! 👉🏻 Swipe through to see some home cleaning hacks I’ve either recently discovered or learned over the years, because let’s face it, cleaning is just better with fun tips and tricks!
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Then tell me in the comments, which of these are you most excited to try?

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The best life hack for remembering to change filte

The best life hack for remembering to change filters around your home? #ad Have someone else do it! 😉
⠀
@secondnaturenow is a subscription service that delivers air filters directly to your door right when it’s time to change them (home cleaning tip: they should be changed about every 3 months).
⠀
All you do is select your filter size (even custom sizes) and how often you want them and that’s it! Set it and forget it! When it’s delivered, you’ll know they need to be changed.
⠀
They offer a large variety of air filter sizes and also offer fridge filters, plus it’s always free shipping and you can cancel at any time.
⠀
Not only is this one of my favorite home hacks because it takes all the guess work out of remembering to change your air filters but changing them regularly will ensure the air in your home is cleaner and clean filters can help cut costs on your heating and cooling bill by up to 15%.
⠀
👉🏻 Signup today and use code JCCAFP at checkout to get your second shipment completely FREE!

Have you done any of these home cleaning don’ts?

Have you done any of these home cleaning don’ts?
⠀
🙋🏼‍♀️ I’ve definitely done a few in my day.
⠀
*cough* like putting egg shells down the disposal just last week until I learned that was a no no 😬.
⠀
So to make sure you and your home are being well cared for in the process of cleaning house here’s some cleaning tips for what to NOT do when that cleaning motivation hits.
⠀
👉🏻 Be sure to save this post for future reference and share with anyone else who may need to see it.

It’s one of the top questions I get asked.....
⠀
What are some safe options if I have to buy from the store?
⠀
Truth is it is easier to make safe swaps when we can order online or have several types of stores nearby but the reality is sometimes, if we travel and don’t have time to order online or our typical stores aren’t nearby, we don’t have the options.
⠀
So I started with Target and compiled a list of options. Most are good ones you can use all the time, but there are a few that are merely the lesser of the evils and that still have some bad ingredients, just fewer than the rest.
⠀
As I say, do what you can when you can. If less bad ingredients in your home, cleaning or personal products is all you can do then do that.
⠀
👉🏻 No harmful ingredients is ideal but fewer harmful ingredients is still an improvement.
⠀
And when all else fails don’t forget that you can make your own healthy recipes (see slides for some ideas).

Some safe swaps for kids and babies! ⠀ Parents,

Some safe swaps for kids and babies!
⠀
Parents, if you’re looking for some healthy alternatives to your kids snacks or just some better products for your kids and babies here’s a round up of some easy swaps to start with.
⠀
Of course this is not all of them but they are some of the more popular options you can find in stores or online.
⠀
When it comes to items for little ones (or adults too) some things I look for are:
• Dye free (for example in medications)
• no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners when possible with snacks (I’m not perfect with this but make as many good choices as I can)
• no high fructose corn syrup or MSG
• no plastic or melamine when possible with dishes
• no parabens, sulfates, fragrance, Methylisothiazolinone, sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate
• no ingredients with colorants like red40 or words starting with PEG
⠀
This is of course not the entire list of ingredients to watch but they are some of the most popular.
⠀
And with the medication slide of course always consult your doctor.
⠀
Remember the goal is not perfection, but instead instill as many swaps and healthy habits as possible where you can, when you can.
⠀
👉🏻 Do you have a “safe swap” kid or baby product you love? Tell me below!

4 facts about the beauty industry you might not kn

4 facts about the beauty industry you might not know.
⠀
Between our skincare routine, makeup and other bath and beauty products, we women are potentially exposed to a lot of harmful chemicals.
⠀
All the more reason to swap as many as you can to safer, cleaner options. We won’t be perfect 100% of the time but the more changes we can make the less exposure we will face.
⠀
Check my Safe Swaps Highlight for some ideas to get you started!

Raise your hand if you love life hacks that make c

Raise your hand if you love life hacks that make cleaning house easier? 🙋🏼‍♀️
⠀
Me too! 👉🏻 Swipe through to see some home cleaning hacks I’ve either recently discovered or learned over the years, because let’s face it, cleaning is just better with fun tips and tricks!
⠀
Then tell me in the comments, which of these are you most excited to try?

Safer options for lotion or body butter!
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👉🏻 Save this post for the next time you’re shopping and need a quick reference.
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One of the most asked questions I get when people are looking to make some healthy habits and swap out their bath or beauty products is for body lotion!
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Lotions can often be filled with toxic ingredients and because it’s something we use often and all over our body, it’s a great swap to start with in your natural living journey.
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The good news....there’s a lot of options out there making a healthy choice easier.
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👉🏻 Swipe through to see some options. These aren’t all of them but these are ones I’ve personally tried myself or have heard good reviews on.
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𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡:
When looking for a safer option for lotion it’s best to always avoid:
- Fragrance, Parfum or Natural Fragrance
- Parabens
- Polysorbate 20 or other Polysorbate words
- PEG
- words ending with ‘eth
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Benzisothiazolinone
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Japanese Honeysuckle Extract
- Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
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Sources:
- EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review Reports
- US National Library of Medicine PubMed
- European Chemicals Agency Database
- Irina Webb (@irina_ireadlabelsforyou

Happy Easter!! ✝️🐰🐇 🐣 Also, on what

Happy Easter!! ✝️🐰🐇 🐣

Also, on what planet is Eric wearing pink today and I’m not?! 🤪 At least one of us is. Hope everyone had a great day!

Safer options for laundry! ⠀ One of the most ask

Safer options for laundry!
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One of the most asked cleaning tips I get from those looking to do more natural living is what laundry detergents are better?
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If you’re looking to make a healthy choice in this department too you’re in luck! There’s actually a good amount of options out there.
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👉🏻 Swipe through to see some options. These aren’t all of them but these are ones I’ve personally tried myself or have heard good reviews on.
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@charlies_soap
@melioracleaningproducts
@ecomenatural
@branchbasics
@drbronner
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𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡:
When looking for a safer option for laundry it’s best to always avoid:
- Fragrance, Parfum or Natural Fragrance
- Chlorine
- Polysorbate at the start of words
- PEG
- words ending with ‘eth
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Benzisothiazolinone
- Colorants (FD&C or D&C)
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Sources:
- EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review Reports
- US National Library of Medicine PubMed
- European Chemicals Agency Database
- Irina Webb (@irina_ireadlabelsforyou

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