Sunflower Isle Blog
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Monthly Drain Cleaning with Baking Soda and Vinegar
After our whole-home mold remediation following Hurricane Ian, keeping our home mold-free became a top priority. To maintain a clean environment and reduce mold risks, my family follows a simple, natural routine every month to ensure our drains stay fresh and clear. It might seem tedious, but for us, the effort is well worth the…
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Toxic Mold Part 2: Shocking Spore Counts and the Health Impact
In Part 1, I shared our experiences with mysterious symptoms and the initial discovery of mycotoxins in my system. In this second part of our series, we’ll delve into the inspection process, and reveal the shocking mold spore counts we discovered, and share our journey of finding out exactly how much toxic mold was hidden…
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From Moldy Challenges to Feathered Friends: Our Chicken Journey Begins
Life has a funny way of leading us to unexpected passions. When our family faced the harrowing experience of discovering toxic mold in our home, it felt like our world was turned upside down. The mold journey was tough (Read our story here), but it taught us resilience and the importance of creating a safe,…
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Unmasking Hidden Dangers: Identifying Mold in Your Home, Office, or Workplace
Unmasking Hidden Dangers: Identifying Mold in Your Home, Office, or Workplace If you found this blog, I’d like to share our introduction post first. This way, you can read my story and get to know me, and hear about why we are passionate about educating about the dangers of hidden mold. Mold can be a…
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Toxic Mold Part 1: From Symptoms to Solutions: Battling Toxic Mold in Our Home
How Ignored Symptoms Led Us to Discover a Silent Threat in Our Home Hi, I’m Heather, married to Ben and mom to four amazing kids. I have so much to share, and figuring out where to start has been a challenge. So, I’m diving in by talking about symptoms first and taking it from there.…
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Welcome to Sunflower Isle: Our Story and Journey
Hello and welcome to Sunflower Isle! Two years ago, my world changed in ways I never imagined, paving the way for a life I didn’t know I needed. I’m Heather, and I’m thrilled to invite you to join me on our journey of adventures, growth, and everyday magic. Sunflower Isle is more than just a…
About the Author
Welcome to Sunflower Isle, where we share our journey of homesteading, raising chickens, and family life in sunny Southwest Florida. Our blog covers everything from overcoming challenges, like our battle with toxic mold, tiny home life, and remodeling our 3500 square foot home (twice in 3 years), to the joys of raising happy, healthy chickens. With four kiddos we homeschool, our days are filled with laughter, resilience, faith, and a touch of chaos. Join us for tips, stories, and a peek into our daily adventures.
