Running out of shaving cream and wondering if soap can do the job? Many people consider using bar soap or liquid body wash as a quick substitute for shaving cream in the shower. While it’s possible to shave with soap, there are key differences in performance, skin safety, and overall results compared to dedicated shaving creams. Understanding the pros, cons, and best practices of using soap as a shaving cream substitute can help you achieve a smooth, irritation-free shave while maintaining a hygienic bathroom routine. Here’s what you need to know!

If you’re a regular reader here, you know I’m passionate about creating a Zero-Waste Sanctuary. But when you have four young daughters like I do, you quickly realize that a sanctuary isn't just about organic soaps and lush plants, it’s about safety.

As a Red Seal Carpenter, I look at a bathroom and see plumbing, hard surfaces, and potential hazards. As a dad, I see a place where my kids learn to brush their teeth and splash in the tub. Balancing those two perspectives is the key to a truly safe home.

Between you and me, baby-proofing can feel overwhelming. You look at all the gadgets in the store and wonder if you need to wrap the whole room in bubble wrap. You don't. You just need a practical, structural approach to the biggest risks.

We all have that drawer. You know the one. It’s the bathroom graveyard filled with half-used eyeshadow palettes from three years ago, a sticky bottle of sunscreen from a beach trip in 2019, and a prescription cream you stopped using but felt too guilty to throw away.

It’s easy to think that because these products are sealed in plastic or glass, they last forever. But the reality is that bathroom products—especially organic and natural ones—have a shelf life. Using them past their prime isn't just ineffective; it can be dangerous. Old makeup harbors bacteria that cause pink eye, expired sunscreen offers zero protection against burns, and degraded skincare can turn into a skin irritant.

Consider this your permission slip. This guide is your ultimate New Year detox for your bathroom cabinet. We will teach you how to decode those tiny symbols on the back of the bottle, the exact timelines for tossing common items, and the simple "Sharpie Hack" that ensures you never guess again.

If you’ve recently finished our 5-Day Bathroom Detox, you’re probably looking at your space and thinking, "How do I keep it feeling this fresh?" Between you and me, the hardest part of going "eco-friendly" isn't the big renovations, it’s the daily habits. We get so used to reaching for that plastic bottle of body wash or tossing a plastic toothbrush every few months that we don't even think about where it all ends up.

The good news? You don't have to change everything overnight. In fact, I’ve found that just picking five small habits to master in January makes a much bigger difference in the long run. Let’s look at how we can lighten our footprint in the bathroom this year, one simple switch at a time.