One day for lunch, I pulled out carrots, celery and some tortilla chips I had made and was shocked to find that I was out of hummus. . So I rummaged through the cabinets and found a can of cannellini beans. Then I poked around the web until I found this recipe, and doctored it up a bit. It’s quick, easy, packed with protein and gave me something to dip my veggies in!

I was reading about the natural anti-bacterial benefits of lemon juice the other day, when I realized that many DIY cleaning products seemed to include the citrus in their ingredients. Apparently, lemon is a natural disinfectant and the citric acid found in lemons naturally, is used in many cleaning products already. This discovery also happened to be the same day that I ran out of my DIY Bathroom Scrub.

I got an idea.

I mixed up lemon juice, baking soda and water into a paste and tried using it as a scrub for various cleaning projects around the house.

The result? AMAZING.

Here’s what I did.

I am a big fan of humidifiers. I find that sleeping with one close by keeps my skin hydrated and my hair soft. However, I HATE cleaning the things. Especially the parts that you can’t get to that get all icky and can even get moldy. That’s why set out to find a smaller, easier to clean table-sized version that I could use even in the hot summer!

Pure Guardian H1000 $37.50

Manufacturer’s Description: “Perfect for those who need relief from dry environments while in an office all day or traveling frequently. Cool mist ultrasonic technology.”