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8 Tips to PCS to a Safe Home

PCS (or a military move, for our non-military friends) season is quickly approaching. We ourselves are preparing to move in less than 60 days. This will be our third military move and our first since being exposed to toxic mold in our housing. As we prepare ourselves for this upcoming venture we have compiled some tips to make your move in to a new home as safe as possible. While most of the tips apply to the military or military housing, it is true for off base housing and civilians as well. 1. Do not sign the lease without seeing the home first. I  understand  100% how complicated this statement is; we ourselves have done this because A. we didn't know any better and B. military housing communities are NOTORIOUS for doing this to families. They use scare tactics to force new residents in to contracts and honestly it is NOT okay. They may try and email a lease over "for your convenience" or have you sign before touring the home. It can be avoided, please do not sign ...
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DIY Organic Moisturizing Face Scrub

We like to share effective ways that you can convert to non-toxic items in our house. The goal is reduce body burden, especially if you have been exposed to mold or other environmental problems. After posting here about our bathroom routine I (Rachel) wanted to share my recipe for the face scrub I use. With cold dry weather and the need to exfoliate frequently this has been the winning combo. If you have any aversions or allergies to these ingredients, please substitute as necessary.


What You'll Need
1/4 Cup Salt, finely ground
A glass jar (Non-BPA tupperware will also work, glass is ideal)

Directions
First, if your salt is not finely ground (think table salt or finer) then you will need to give it a whirl through a blender to make it fine. We keep Himalayan Pink Salt on hand so this is an example of one needing to be made in to a finer texture. If all you have is table salt, that is totally fine and works, it is just a bit course so if you have sensitive skin consider grinding that too.

Next, combine all the ingredients in your jar and mix until well combined. Keep a lid on it so that water doesn't dissolve it.

To Use
I like to scrub in the shower, just pat your face dry otherwise the salt dissolves immediately. Use as frequently as desired, avoiding eye area. Rinse, then wash face to remove excess oil.

Here's to moving on,
R

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