Easy Swaps for a Natural Home + Q&A with My Sister! | Laura of Our Oily House

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I asked who you all wanted to hear on the podcast, and you answered! My sister Laura of Our Oily House is joining me today to talk all about where to start when you are swapping out toxic products in your home. We cover cleaning your home, caring for your hair and skin, and how to fit these projects into a full schedule. Then we answer some of the questions that you all submitted through Instagram. We dive into motherhood, pregnancy, online business, our childhoods, living a natural lifestyle, our differences. We laughed a lot in the episode, and I hope you will enjoy listening in on this chat with my sister!
In this episode, we cover:
- Simple, non-toxic recipes to replace all your household cleaners
- How to find time in your busy life to make natural household products
- The few simple ingredients you can keep in your home to make almost every product you need
- How to use lye in soap making; it’s not as scary as you think!
- What the relationships between our kids look like
- Our theory on why we have both had so many boys in a row
- How you can have time to yourself even with a big family
- Recognizing and appreciating the differences in kids’ personalities
- Making sure you aren’t working 24/7 when you run an online business
ABOUT LAURA
Laura is a wife and stay-at-home mother of five with a passion for natural living, essential oils, and all things homemade. On her blog and RU-vid channel, Laura shares simple recipes for natural home and personal care products as well as healthy family meals.
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@janisdivenanzo8867 Год назад

I agree with Laura. The more kids; the easier it gets. I raised six kids (which included two sets of twins), and I was not overwhelmed. I loved every minute of raising them. I would go back to that time in a heartbeat. I love watching both your RU-vid channels.

@louettesommers8594 Год назад

I totally agree with you. My husband and I had 8 children and two of them were adopted. 3 of our children were born with Down syndrome. I would love to go back and do it again. ♥️

@jennmendoza6343 Год назад

LOVED THIS!! You only briefly mentioned your desire for a big family coming from being a believer now. I would love to hear your testimony!! Not just your big family testimony but your personal testimony

@ashb2404 Год назад

Me too!

@KimTippin 9 месяцев назад

Me 3!

@Faithsosnina 7 месяцев назад

Me too!

@missykuss9975 7 месяцев назад

Yes!

@kais4303 5 месяцев назад

Yes! Me too! Tell us how you met Jesus ❤❤❤

@blessthelordomysoul1 Год назад

This was so much fun. You guys are so cute together. Sisters - nothing better. Please do more of this.

@elizabetharaujo1323 Год назад

I had no idea you two are sisters! I've been watching both of your channels. ❤

@emmaleebuzzard1023 Год назад

I haven’t finished watching this yet, but just wanted to say that I enjoy both of your channels so much. We have four kids and have a little homestead. It’s fun to see what your families are doing compared to ours. I also enjoy getting tips and learning new things. It’s helpful to me to see that other Moms are working just as hard as I am.

@botanicalbecca8443 Год назад

Amen! I feel this same way. (Also mom to 4) It's a very helpful motivator to watch/hear about how other mamas work hard for their families. ✊🏼

@allisontamietti7872 Год назад

I don't know why I didn't realize that you two are sisters, but it makes so much sense now! This is awesome! Thank you!

@quaintlittlehome Год назад

Oh, I really enjoy seeing you two together! It's lovely that you and your children grow up together and share similar kind of lifestyle! Such a blessing! Lovely video! 💕

@monicamartin1717 Год назад

I love this. Just yesterday I spent 2 hours at Walmart (doing my regular shopping too but…) reading the backs of cleaning products to try and find things that were more natural; as few non plant based chemicals as possible. I wish I saw this video before I went! Over just the past few months I’ve had such inspiration from Farmhouse on Boone. My sourdough starter is thriving, I got the PERFECT bottles to start making water kefir at aldis the other day for $2 a bottle (!!), and now I’m working on clearing out chemicals from our home environment. (I’ve even been regularly talking to hubby above wanting to buy a home in our future where we can have a cow and chickens. 😆) Thank you both so much these videos are actually life changing!

@brittanykeith9561 Год назад

Yall are adorable to watch! Loved this so much...we need a series or a quarterly podcast with the two of yall!

@leahstaska2515 Год назад

I had no idea you were sisters! I just randomly thought you were similar when I watched the channels. Then I saw the thumbnail and thought, oh, they know eachother. Haha jokes on me! 😊

@brooketeague4985 Год назад

Same here!

@KimTippin 9 месяцев назад

I found that most items that I went "DIY" all natural with had a lot of the same ingredients. Buying in bulk made it less expensive starting out. I started small and with what was most important to my family. I just started learning soap making and gradually added bars to our stock. Once you learn "how to" it all becomes apart of homemaking schedule / process. I Love you both, SIC! Keep encouraging us all to be better homemakers than we were yesterday. Thank you for taking the time to do so! God Bless!

@brooketeague4985 Год назад

What is so funny is I found Our oily house blog not too long ago after searching for an all purpose cleaner recipe...I thought to myself, “this lady reminds me an awful lot of Lisa!”

@emilylarch8686 9 месяцев назад

This just happened to me!!!

@EmeryShae Год назад

My sister and I are also best friends, despite very different personalities. I love listening to you two banter!

@silver_threads Год назад

I really enjoyed getting to "know" each of you a bit better. My sister lives in Texas, while I'm transplanted to NE Ohio. When we get together, it is such a blessing! We did not grow up on a farm, typical suburban lives, but we each have adopted similar down-to-earth lifestyles, with farming/horses, homeschooling (back in the day), and lots of DIY projects. Thanks for sharing today!! I was blessed!

@garymcdade4446 Год назад

Sheila McDade in Chattanooga here . . . I found both your channels about a month ago and I have been binge watching! It is so refreshing to see sweet young women that love their families so much and work so hard to do the best for them. When you mention that you go to church I always visualize both of your families walking in with 13 children! lol How precious it must be to see you all sitting together on a pew. Thank you for sharing.

@catheymarker8676 Год назад

Oh my goodness!!! I absolutely loved this episode with you both sharing your lives and great information with us! I would love to see more videos of you together. Hope you can make that happen. Love you both! Blessings to you and your families!!!❤

@simplelifeathome Год назад

Thank you for this! I recently published my first blog post of a series called Simple Swaps. I am currently on a journey of switching to all natural products and the all-purpose vinegar, water, and lemon essential oil spray was my first swap, too! Next is castille soap for face and body, and a tallow-based moisturizer.

@ruthiebloch2898 Год назад

So fun watching you and your sister! Would love to hear about topics like: how you handle screen time with your kids and breastfeeding specifically breastfeeding issues.

@idid138 Год назад

Cabbage leaves in the bra for inflammation. It is a miracle for weaning and probably also mastitis, which I had and is very painful. I can't remember if I used it for mastitis... I should have... It was a hectic time, which is how I got mastitis! Thank goodness my kids were good feeders, so I have no tips for that.

@languagelynnie 7 месяцев назад

I know this is an older podcast but it came up in my feed, and you are so much more relaxed and fun with your sister! Do this more often! It was a lot of fun and so interesting!

@tulkali91 11 месяцев назад

I am so grateful and appreciative for both of you! 🙏 Love all your advice and recipes and lifestyles!

@beccakarner266 11 месяцев назад

This was probably the episode of your podcast I've enjoyed the most! Sisters are the best!! :)

@Simplefarmhouselife 11 месяцев назад

I think so too!

@gardengirl1191 Год назад

Ok.... I loved this episode Lisa and Laura. Your content is enough to keep me watching but it's cool to hear a little background. I'm not a person who needs to know a lot to watch, but I appreciated the farm life, race track history. Very cool story of the entrepreneur family.

@bcvahsfam Год назад

This is a great video! This is my first time to 'meet' your sister. I love Laura's site and cleaning info! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

@joannasmith4793 Год назад

I love that Lisa introduces because it is her podcast but as an older sister. I also feel it is because she is the older sister 😂😂

@rosemarymunson915 Год назад

Seeing you together shows just how much you look alike! Enjoy both your RU-vid channels

@joyweidental1227 Год назад

Dear Lisa,when Im frustrated because I dont get time for myself I try to become aware of my Feelings....do some deep breathing ...and let IT Go ... This really worked for me for 30 years now and kept me Happy,💞

@kate_700 Год назад

I really enjoyed seeing the two of you together. I'm a subscriber to both of you and really love how intentional you both are with mothering!

@alicia2343 11 месяцев назад

I just looked up if you guys were sisters because I was watching an oily house video and her voice reminded me so much of the other channel we watch(which is farmhouse on Boone) and then I realized you guys emphasize your sentences in the same way too and I know my sisters and I do the same. So I googled if you were sisters and here you are! So cool:)

@rosalindaperez2243 Год назад

So cute love seeing you guys together 💗 Thank you for sharing how to small home life changes. Blessings

@maryscountrykitchen9677 Год назад

I enjoy both of your vlogs!! Especially your cooking videos . Nice to see you chatting together! I definitely want to try to have more natural products around the house! I will check out your blog, Laura!😊

@sundrops5807 Год назад

Perfect resume of all your great natural alternatives! Thank you!

@FarmhouseHarvest 5 месяцев назад

These are the funnest interviews to watch with your sister - best friend! Love how you can finish each others sentences ❤

@Zibutegerard Год назад

Interesting theory about the acidity...my experience was opposite of yours however. I love it: "they are so prepared they even show up with their shoes on...."

@marieallgyer9194 Год назад

I like what u said about personality...i heard ...we cant pick the gifts God gave us ...we need to accept And enjoy them

@johnkelly9451 9 месяцев назад

Well said, well noted... thank you for commenting to highlight...We heard them say that, but it sunk in with your comment. The way it should be. We all need to embrace this more. Very true...ty...

@TheHawkinsNest 2 месяца назад

I came across each of your vlogs separately and was like wait a minute, she sounds just like her and looks like her but that’s not her kitchen! 😅 now I know you are sisters. Makes sense 😅💕

@deborahbavas6514 Год назад

Loved this video of you two! I follow both but also loved to hear more about each of you! Thank you for sharing!👏❤️

@user-ln9pt9mr1q 8 месяцев назад

So sweet seeing you guys together I loved it and got some useful info

@malsierover182 Год назад

I used to use baking soda for brushing my teeth and a healthy dentist told me to quit as it takes the enamel off your teeth

@jerisharpe906 4 месяца назад

I just love to hear the two of you get together & talk. Such good talks with the two of you, also very restful & informative.

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@felixhorta2090 Год назад

Thank you Ladies! This was Great! I am watching it over again, a lot of good information. God Bless You Both! Dawn 😊

@carlamartins7464 Год назад

Love you girls! Such in inspiration!

@janversey8382 11 месяцев назад

Loved this! Wholesome stuff ❤

@megroux Год назад

Loved this, so fun with you two together. My doctor told us his theory on why some people have girls or boys more. He thought it depends on when you “go for it”. Whether you do it before ovulation or after ovulation. Boy sperm is faster but dies earlier and girl sperm swim slower but live longer. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Who knows🤣

@afolsom685 Год назад

This was quite enjoyable. 😊

@jeslovesjesus Год назад

What a blessing to have kids that are so close that is so adorable 🥰🥰🥰

@suebean3873 11 месяцев назад

Most of the time, cousins are each other’s first best friends. So nice to see.

@ashleybowles0507 Год назад

I’m watching this as I’m cleaning our bathroom… about to grab the Lysol. Nope I’m grabbing the baking soda, vinegar and lavender essential oil. Thank you both for a fun video!!! I loved it so much.

@kathleenlewis239 Год назад

Very helpful info! Regarding the toothpaste, you may find squeezable tubes from a large camping supply store (used for peanut butter, butter, etc. on backpack trips).

@jainey959 Год назад

Simply lovely just listening to you both!

@SarahsOctoberHome Год назад

I love Laura’s channel.🌱

@basedfarmer 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for this! God bless you and your large family!

@botanicalbecca8443 Год назад

This was so great!!💗 I have a gut feeling that you two are spot on about the girl vs boys pregnancies. I had two girls first and then two boys. I didn't have boys until I healed my gut, started drinking homemade bone broth and eating ferments everyday. I even have a history of thyroid issues that should make me have a tough time getting pregnant. Never thought about the red raspberry leaf before! As an herbalist, this is fascinating to me! With my boys I drank a quart everyday starting in the first trimester. Thank you for a wonderful chat! 👏🏼🌻 Super excited for Laura to have a home birth! 🥰

@racheln4309 Год назад

Loved everything you said! I agree that it’s gotten easier the more kids I have!

@idid138 Год назад

I'm the youngest of a big family and it was like having a bunch of moms and dads. Now that my mom & dad are gone, I know just how irreplaceable they are.

@sheilalovesgreg3489 2 месяца назад

THIS WAS SOOOOO GOOD!!! You two are amazing human beings! And so cute 💞

@Simplefarmhouselife Месяц назад

thanks for watching!

@ashley-cz1sl Год назад

I love Laura's shower cleaner! It's amazing

@brendao185 Год назад

You two are hilarious…. Love it!!!!!

@cindyflinchbaugh7155 5 месяцев назад

I absolutely enjoyed watching you two together. I love you separately and together is awesome. Please do this periodically again. If you both have the same kinds of farm animals and how you feed and raise them. I love hearing the admiration for each others and each other as mothers and entrepreneurs.

@perle13930 4 месяца назад

You can be proud of yourselves, you are amazing women ❤❤

@jukes243 Год назад

Thanks, ladies. This was fun!

@otrdean 4 месяца назад

I enjoyed this. I hope you two can do more of this.

@LB-ku6ry Год назад

Haha! We all dip our toothbrushes right in. Love it! ❤️

@joyfulinhope1210 Год назад

Love it! I’m starting to find ways to cut costs in preparation to move to our homestead. Looks like one of my first projects will be laundry and dish soap.

@angelahagood7143 Год назад

This is so much fun! Reminds me of when I get with my sister! We laugh so hard, and at 60 and 57 that’s hard on the old bladders! (We laugh about that too!) So interesting to hear your takes on different subjects. Thank you for taking time to share! Feel free to do this type of show anytime!!! Love it! 🫶🏻🙌🏻

@johnkelly9451 9 месяцев назад

Love how you both respect eachother being the same and different and you both accept and appreciate eachother and are helpful to eachother. A gift...

@diannevans407 Год назад

Thanks ladies I loved this so much. Love both your channels.

@Simplefarmhouselife Год назад

Thanks so much!!

@normamccomas9272 Год назад

Absolutely loved this!!❤❤🙏🙏xxoo

@sharongeorge1259 Год назад

It's so nice to see you both together, doing a Q&A. I am loving this. This is a question for your sister. Do you make soaps for sensitive skin?... And Lisa I will appreciate it if you can do another cheese making demonstration. I would like to try making cheese although it is a bit imitating for me. Thank you both and have a wonderful day.

@Suecaroline7 Год назад

Loved this episode!!!! 🥰😍😍

@henrietteschuwer268 Год назад

Love this so much!

@janefromthecountry1820 Год назад

8 oz water 8 oz vinegar 15 drops lemon essential oil =general household cleaner/ per Laura. Toothpaste : coconut oil and baking soda.

@johnkelly9451 9 месяцев назад

Does coconut oil clog sink and shower plumbing?

@valentinamb2330 5 месяцев назад

@@johnkelly9451yes, you should spit on the garbage can

@alystodola Год назад

Y’all had me laughing with the boy boom! And the red raspberry leaf tea, yes yes yes. Drank it from the beginning and ramped it up at the end and went 3 weeks over

@cindyloguirato8435 Год назад

Many years ago I have switched to natural cleaning products which were not totally natural as they say (I am an avid label reader) and decided to make my own cleaning products and as well my own skincare and selfcare products. As long as you have most ingredients on hand it is pretty easy to whip these products up. I would like to recommend when you make your own tooth powder or paste to always use a sweetener such as stevia that comes from the plant it self not the white powder that you buy in a packet. The stevia in liquid form or what I use is the one dried and powdered from the leaves of the plant which you can purchase from an herb company or grow the plant and dry and grind up yourself. I would not recommend using xylitol as it is a highly processed sweetener and very toxic to dogs if to have any in your house. Essential oils play a vital role in your cleaning and selfcare products so it's important to have a few on hand and my staples and favorites include lavender, frankincense, eucalyptus, peppermint and lemon. I also have tea tree oil because its great to add to your cleaning products for it's disinfectant properties. Thank you Lisa and Laura for this video and to help educate people about healthy alternatives. I can go and write much more because I am passionate about this but I will leave it at that. To health! Cindy

@marlycecartie7032 5 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness… I had NO IDEA you were sisters!! I have followed you both for awhile and clearly didn’t put two and two together. You are both amazing! Thank you for all you share😘

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 месяца назад

awe...thanks for watching!

@agoodwifeofficial Год назад

I love using natural homemade cleaners I use white vinegar, Castile soap and water to clean my mirrors and sinks it works like a charm with no streaks🧽

@rebeccaschwab8563 Год назад

I make our toothpaste the same way! We throw some Peppermint and Thieves EO in it and looooooove it! Thank you for sharing all of yall's tips!

@becca.carroll Год назад

Laughed out loud with "now get your watch on 🤪!"

@create557 Год назад

Wow I loved it Tfs. I love and admire both of you not to mention how inspiring you are. Can’t wait for you to do it again. ❤️🙏🏼💐🎶. Diana Romero

@deddleman3099 3 месяца назад

We have been making goat milk soap for😊 about 5 years now. Love it

@southloupriverhomestead4696 Год назад

First part very informative Questions just so fun to learn more about the two of you. Thank You for sharing. I think the two of you could do a podcast just talking and telling stories. In your spare time. lol

@johnkelly9451 9 месяцев назад

Spare time lol 😂... your comment is funny with all they have going on... What do you do in your spare time? Agree this was a great video together tho.

@heatherwhite2788 Год назад

So funny about kids helping clean and non-toxic products. When I was very little my mother would mix bleach and ammonia and have me clean the commode. “This is toxic-don’t breathe!!!” 😂🤣

@Simplefarmhouselife Год назад

I'm sure all of us have funny stories like that!

@t.loverock Год назад

Great and inspiring content

@amandayeates185 Год назад

Hi, thank you for sharing! Laura, is your 5 gallon liquid laundry soap diaper cloth friendly/safe? Thank You 🙂

@terriculpon3006 Год назад

My husband and I have 2 girls and 8 boys :)

@angieward7839 8 месяцев назад

Love you girls ..❤so inspired by you both even tho I am a lot older ..Sourdough baking especially .. also very keen on aromatherapy and making natural salves..I’m a Foot Health practitioner..so love making products for my clinic …natural cleaning products high priority..

@tammyevans7333 Год назад

What a fun video!😁

@tammyi363 Год назад

That was fun! And interesting.

@me1476 Год назад

Hi there. Question no. 1: What type of van do you have for all your kids. Question no. 2: Where do you buy the ingredients for the soap etc.. Thanks!

@sarahperkins-aiton822 Год назад

Laura… darlin we are ganna need that beard oil recipe lol my husband would be forever thankful 😂 ❤️

@CharlotteBugYouTubeVideosMore Год назад

If we use our immersion blender for soap making can it still be used for making food? Granted, well washed.

@AllisenByrd Год назад

Both my babies were late with raspberry leaf tea! Wow!

@angieward7839 8 месяцев назад

Yes bees wax great for lip balms

@betinasrensen6489 Год назад

Love the two of you together. You don’t have the same mom and dad? I would love to hear more about your family tree from your parents and down to the (for now) last baby in the family. Love all things family. Love to see your kids and husbands in your vlogs.

@idid138 Год назад

Have you tried the Swedish washcloths? I just got some and like them for glass cleaning.

@rld1278 11 месяцев назад

Natural products are great and I use some myself, but if you have hard water you can't use Castile soap Or bar soaps for dishes, hair, body, etc because of the residue it creates. The same goes for toilets. I've even tried bar keepers and that failed.

@amandan943 11 месяцев назад

What do you ladies use for your baby soap wise?

@donnanorris4733 11 месяцев назад

You two look so much alike!

@hollysalemi8498 Год назад

Love your content! I’ve read that vinegar should not be used to clean granite. Do you think the dilution with water is okay to use on granite countertops? I’m trying to remove toxins from my cleaning routine but also want to do right in caring for my granite. Thanks!

@noemilambert1412 Год назад

I use the doterra onguard all purpose solution on our granite and stove top looks perfect still

@NatashaWendel 2 дня назад

I came across your sisters channel and I was like wow she sounds like farmhouse on Boone and then I realised your sisters lol

@brookidy Год назад

I really enjoyed this! Loved hearing more about your personal life. And I found that so interesting about your theory with acidity and boys vs. girls, etc. I’ve thought the same theory since I eat in the same way but with the opositor conclusion since I had one boy first and just recently delivered my fifth girl in a row. Ha! Who knows? I’ve also heard that you are more likely to have girls as you get older? I think that has to do with PH also. (I’m 41) anyway, I found it interesting! And I found it super interesting your theory about red raspberry leaf tea. drank a ton of it all throughout this past pregnancy and baby was the latest I’ve had (3 days-almost 4 days late). It’s weird cause you would think it would be the opposite! (You would think it would be getting your uterus strong and ready for labor sooner).

@brookidy Год назад

I also noticed that you mentioned your faith as part of big family decisions (same here) and you said something about as an unbeliever, that didn’t play into it. I would love to hear sometime about your testimony. Did you come to faith as an adult? I know this is personal so I understand if you don’t want to include it on your channel (although I’m sure it could impact many), was just curious to hear more if you someday fell led to share. Thanks for all you do!