The Crunchy Moose Articles

"Mooommmm. I've been asking for months! When you are going to post about my coming home story??" Here you go, Mo! Here's your story! 

How long does adoption take? Private or open adoption? Formula for an adopted baby? How to talk to your child about adoption.

My city tap water is clear. It doesn't have a funky smell. So I don't need a filter. Right?? That's what I thought. Then I did a search of my zip code in this water database. It showed that my tap water has 33 contaminates including arsenic, aluminum, cyanide, and chloroform. Here's my review of The Berkey Water Filter after 5 years of use. 

While are bodies are hard at work to naturally detox, there are easy and gentle natural detoxes we can add to our daily routines to help out. Your liver is practically begging for it! Before you start incorporating detoxes into your daily routines, you need to be aware of possible side effects.

What are the benefits of lemon essential oil? Lemon is versatile, bright and joyful, just like sunshine! It's cleansing & purifying, boosts your mood & energy, and supports health & wellness. Get a free copy of The Quick Start Guide to Lemon Essential Oil.

If you want a sparkling clean home without the harsh chemicals found in commercial cleaners, I gotcha! This DIY kitchen and bath soft scrub recipe is all natural, easy to make, inexpensive, versatile, multipurpose, and effective. You can use it on sinks, tile, counters, toilets, bathtubs, stove tops.....anywhere that needs a little scrubbing power. 

Trying to lose those last handful of pounds? Prepping for an event that's coming up soon...like next week?? Do you feel bloated and sluggish??

Well, friend, the problem might be as simple as a little extra water weight. And simple problems often have simple solutions!

Don't throw away those over-ripe bananas! Bananas are packed with beauty benefits just waiting for you to smash up and put on your face & in your hair. This popular and inexpensive fruit is rich in potassium, vitamins, and natural oils, making them great for nourishing both your skin and hair.

What are the benefits of peppermint essential oil? Peppermint is a versatile essential oil that is great to have on hand. It supports digestion, cools fatigued muscles, opens airways, and creates a focused environment. Get a free copy of The Quick Start Guide to Peppermint Essential Oil. 

I love that when I make homemade wellness products, I know exactly what ingredients are in them and I know they are 100% safe for my family. Popular store bought chest and vapor rubs have harsh chemicals, synthetic additives, artificial fragrance, and petroleum -- not ideal ingredients to support my health. In this homemade natural vapor rub recipe, the only ingredients are coconut oil, pure essential oils, and beeswax. Real, natural, effective, easy, and awesome! 

Lavender is one of the most common and versatile essential oils. It's calming and relaxing for your mind and body. Your skin and hair love it. It's gentle when used topically yet very effective, making it a great essential oil for beginners. Get a free copy of The Quick Start Guide to Lavender Essential Oil. 

Get 20% off your 1st Young Living order in April. 

Get 11 home remedies to relieve constipation naturally and quickly. Here are the best healthy tips to add to your daily routine to end constipation and get instant constipation relief. 

Castor oil in your belly button is a natural remedy that may support healthy digestion, reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and gently detox. Get the benefits of navel pulling with castor oil. How much castor oil and how often to put castor oil in my belly button.

Get a discount code for The No Poo Method ebook! This is your guide on how to transition to natural hair care. It's my birthday! And the best present I can get is to give you a discount! My 44th birthday was in March so get a 44% discount through March 31 with code 44!

The mainstream beauty industry is flooded with synthetic, expensive products that promise miraculous changes that rarely deliver. And often I find that grandma's natural home remedies work better and faster than anything I can get at the store. It may not be popular, but we know that the real super-stars are in age-old natural remedies and DIY recipes.

Young Living essential oil sale on diffusers and essential oils. Get a discount code for Young Living essential oils.

When it comes to DIY and getting crafty, I'll try just about anything. After over a decade of creating recipes, I've tried a lot of things. I'm very often impressed with how effective they worked as a beauty product or home remedy. But there are some recipes & tips that are stand out super stars. This is a collection of the best DIY beauty recipes and home remedies.

In The Dental Upgrade, you'll get the exact way I went from sensitive teeth, root canals, & cavities to a happy, healthy, dazzling smile!  I no longer hate going to the dentist! We'll explore holistic & natural dental care approaches, ingredients to avoid, & ingredients your mouth loves. 

If you feel like you're doing all the right things but keep getting bad reports from your dentist, I feel you! That was me. Until I learned what I'm sharing in The Dental Upgrade!

Wanna know what the most common comment and message I get?? "Link, please!" Here are the links to my current favorite DIY beauty supplies, lifestyle products, and things my kids love.

What really causes cavities? All you have to do is avoid sugar, brush & floss, & see your dentist twice a year and you'll have a happy mouth, right?? Wrong. Despite diligent brushing and regular dental visits, pesky cavities still manage to sneak their way into our lives. Learn about the hidden culprits like phytic acid lurking in our everyday habits & diet that contribute to the formation of cavities & tooth decay. And get holistic ways to remineralize teeth.