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SPF is one of those things that you hear about all the time as summer draws closer, but is it something you understand? Do you know what SPF stands for or what that little rating on the sunscreen bottle actually means?  I’m a big believer in researching things and finding out answers to questions like […]

I sometimes get asked by potential customers if my soap is good for kids with dry skin, and my response is, “Yes! Of course it is!” Well today, I want to explain further. First I want to help you understand your child’s skin – why it’s important to use gentle, natural skincare products on them, […]

Learning about chemicals and toxins wasn’t high up on my list when I first started my journey to natural health. All I was thinking about was nutrition, foods, and my lifestyle related to diet and exercise. It wasn’t until later that I realized just how important using natural cleaners in my home actually was. You […]

One of the most commonly used ingredients in skin care products these days is mineral oil. Mineral oil is a byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. It’s clear, odorless, and will not spoil. Plus, it’s dirt cheap. Like I said, it’s a byproduct from making gas so there’s a lot of it, […]

I’m also married to my best friend and middle-school crush, a homeschool mama to four wild and wonderful boys, head chef and lead designer here at Wild Rose Cottage (aka, home), and East Tennessee small-town girl. My Story Once upon a time, I was a registered nurse working in the local Emergency Room and Cardiac […]