Sugar Scrub Cubes

The Benefits of Using Sugar Scrub Cubes

More than just a kitchen staple, a sugar scrub can improve the health of your skin.  Sugar scrubs remove dead skin and dirt, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and healthy.  Exfoliation is the secret to glowing, healthy skin. Using an exfoliating sugar scrub can help you attain smooth healthy skin. The benefits of a natural sugar scrub go above just cleansing; the healing and hydrating properties found in a sugar scrub is perfect for all skin types.

Why are Sugar Scrub Cubes Different?

Natural Garden Soaps sugar cubes are super convenient and less messy than traditional sugar scrubs in jar.  Since a sugar scrub is all natural, there are no harsh side effects.  Which means you can use a sugar scrub no matter if you have dry, oily, combination or mature skin. Natural Garden Soaps sugar scrub cubes contains other natural ingredients to help hydrate your skin  such as Shea Butter, essential oil, coconut oil, olive oil and palm oil.

Why Use a Sugar Scrub Cubes?

Commonly just using a soap to cleanse skin is not enough to remove all of dead skin and excess oils; that’s where a sugar scrub cubes can be extremely helpful. Using a sugar scrub can help super clean your skin and unclogs pores which helps stimulate new skin cell renewal.  Treat your skin weekly with our sugar scrub cubes, you will see a huge difference in the way your skin looks and feels. You will love it!

How To Use a Sugar Scrub Cubes

For the best results, use a sugar scrub in the shower. Take 1 or 2 cubes into the shower, break and knead in the palm of your hand with warm water to start lather. Scrub over your skin in a circular motion and rinse with warm water. Your skin will feel so soft after this amazing sugar scrub treatment.

Sugar Scrub Cubes available at Natural Garden Soaps:

Coconut Exfoliating Solid Sugar Cubes

Jasmine Exfoliating Solid Sugar Cubes

Try a sugar scrub and other natural products at
Natural Garden Soaps.

Favorite quotes about life and living green

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Some favorite quotes I have found about Natural Living and Going Green

“To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival.”  ~ Wendell Berry

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” ~ Archbishop Desmond Tutu

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead

“Simplifying your life is about gaining control of your life – creating more time, on the job and at home, to do the things you want to do. It is about streamlining your life so you have time for the people and things you love.” ~ Wendy Priesnitz

“When we heal the earth, we heal ourselves.” ~ David Orr

"The future of our children is a trust we have been given. To conserve and grow, not to squander wastefully on needless excesses. The earth is a trust, to protect and to honor. Our home, our livelihood, our future rests in the quality of our stewardship. Let us become better stewards." ~ Dr. Helen Caldicott

Live simply that others might simply live.  ~Elizabeth Seaton

Great things are done when men and mountains meet.  This is not done by jostling in the street.  ~William Blake

The words of great people inspire me to follow my dreams and live the life I want to live.  I try to incorporate things into my family’s daily life to make our home more green.  We make our own laundry soap, recycle so many items that we had to create our own recycle bins, because the two they give us are never enough, our books and toys are ALWAYS passed on for other kids to enjoy, and we in turn try to buy as many previously loved ones as we can.
What does your family do to give back to our planet?

Suds or No Suds

ECO-FRIENDLY

Homemade Laundry Detergent

I have been making my own handmade laundry detergent for the past few years.

I started making it when the economy turned south in effort to save money

and use something better for the environment.

In addition to that the Tide bottles in the stores seemed to be getting smaller

and the price was getting bigger.

I call that CRAZZZZYYYYY!

I just had enough and I thought no more of this store bought laundry soap.

Homemade Laundry Detergent
1 Bar of Fels Naptha Soap
1 cup Washing Soda or Baking Soda
1 cup Borax Powder
Simply grated the Fels Naptha Soap bar and mix with the wash soda and borax. I put the three ingredients in a food processor to create a fine powder. To make the Fels Naptha Soap bar easier to grate I wrap it in the paper towel and place it in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Directions:

Use 1 Tbsp of Laundry Soap per load.

Everything comes out just super clean and soft as it did when I used the pricey store bought laundry detergent.

This handmade detergent works well in warm or cold water.

This is an exceptionally fresh smelling laundry detergent you can feel

great about using for your clothes.

Cleans and smells FANTASTIC! 

This detergent has no added fragrance, so the clean, fresh smell comes only from the grated soap.

If you prefer a scent just drop in a few drops of your favorite essential oil into the detergent

or use one of our handmade soap bars from Natural Garden Soaps

in place of the Fels Naptha soap bar.

Plus one of the best things is that this handmade detergent is Eco~Friendly and free from Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Sulfates are foaming agents that is used in commercial soaps and laundry detergents. I choose to avoid products with sulfates because they are bad for the environment and possibly bad for my health. This handmade detergent is safe for septic systems and has no suds which makes it perfect for all washers. Don't be alarmed if it doesn't suds up like yours use to...this handmade natural detergent cleans great with no suds.

What laundry soap do you use to clean your clothes?

Happy Washing!

Natural Living on a Budget

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Shopping Organic and Green while still keeping some green in your wallet!
If you’re like me you’re constantly looking for ways to go green and have a more organic home, yet have to be budget conscious.  I recently came across an article in Kiwi magazine about how to do just that.  If you haven’t seen Kiwi yet, you definitely need to pick up a copy.  It’s all about how to raise your family in a natural and organic way.  I’d like to share a few tips with you about how to Go Green and Save money in your home!
Grocery
-While it may seem hard to locate quality organic items in a grocery store, most are catching up with the trend and some even feature an entire aisle of organic choices, as well as a section in the produce.  Most offer a store brand of organic as well, which will save you tons!  As long as the item has the USDA Organic seal, then it must meet the same standards as the name brand version.  
-Another idea is to switch over slowly.  Each week add 1 or 2 organic items to your list.   It will make the switch easier on your wallet and if you even notice, easier on the refined taste palates of your family members.
Coupons
-Most stores offer a frequent shopper program, that send out coupons and sales based on your shopping habits.  
-Go directly to the manufacturer of your favorite organic foods and request coupons from the source.
-Visit an online coupon site that specializes in organic coupons
-organicfoodcoupons.com
-healthesavers.com
-organicdeals.com
-Ebay -believe it or not ebay has a “Food & Wine” subcategory under Home & Garden that houses coupon.  Just search for organic.  Even  though there is a small cost associated with these coupons, the savings far outweigh it.

Farmers Market
This seems like a no-brainier for fruits and veggies, but most farmers markets also offer tons of local items such as baked good, eggs, milk, cheese, etc.  You also get to talk directly to the people growing the items so you can find out their specific practices.

Clothing, Toys, Books, Household Items
Do not underestimate the treasures waiting to be found at your local thrift store, consignment shop, or even garage sale.  I have found everything from clothes with tags still on them, expensive handbags and backpacks, and even the occasional collectible that I would never pay full price for.  A great way to live green is to re-use clothing, books, and toys instead of buying new.
Skin Care
There are lots of options for natural skin care.  You can even make your owns masks, hair treatments, and nail care items.  Using organic products for this, make it a great choice. At  Natural Garden Soaps we offer a full line natural soaps, skin, and body care items.    All items are handmade and contain natural and organic ingredients.
I hope you are able to take a few of these tips and start on your journey of Going Green, or if you are already making changes, maybe you can pick up a new idea.