Now that you know what I use for green and clean all purpose cleaning and why we're letting fewer chemicals into our home, let's get a shine on with this green 'cleaner' - which is probably in your pantry already. You simply won't believe how easy this is! As consumers, we're told by companies that… Continue reading Green and Clean Glass and Shiny Surface Cleaner
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Home Organization Project 40
Now that we're sliding into the last 12 weeks of this year's New Year's Resolution - which was clean out a different area of the house, get rid of stuff, and stop accumulating more stuff - or move from the home we've lived in for 19-years - it's made think about the size of our… Continue reading Home Organization Project 40
Green and Clean All Purpose Household Cleaner
Because we've decided to allow fewer chemicals into our home, it's changed the way we do things. At first it was a hassle - having a new routine always is, isn't it? Now, it's how we live. We have been completely tricked into thinking the 'green' and 'natural' and 'household' and 'anti-bacterial' cleaners that are… Continue reading Green and Clean All Purpose Household Cleaner
Dinner with The Nurturer
To celebrate their milestone - 30 years of growing organic greens and goodness - Earthbound Farm is having a birthday party! To celebrate, they've come up with a fun quiz complete with prizes! Thanks to Earthbound Farm for helping me share this with you. Earthbound Farm is turning 30-years-old and to celebrate, they're having a party… Continue reading Dinner with The Nurturer
Smart and Simple Back to School
According to The Wall Street Journal, parents can plan to spend around $700 on back to school costs this year. Ouch! To make matters worse, evidently kids are "demanding" cell phones and other electronics from their parents for school. School district budgets are tighter than ever so parents are expected to contribute more supplies. Holy… Continue reading Smart and Simple Back to School
Make Your Own Air Freshener
What ingredients are in your air freshener? Not sure? I wasn't either. If you bought it at the grocery store or even a health food store, chances are you've just bought a lot of chemicals. But, before you can say, "Holy Smelly Bathroom, Batman!" you can make your own air freshener! And, you'll know exactly… Continue reading Make Your Own Air Freshener
It’s Salad Month, Let’s Have a Party!
Hi friends! I'm on my way to Earthbound Farm's headquarters - if you hear a plane overhead, wave! - Earthbound Farm and I are co-hosting a 'Twitter Chat Party' that's all about salads! You can join in the fun right from the comfort of your home - or wherever you are - by following along… Continue reading It’s Salad Month, Let’s Have a Party!
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Today, I've got a list of 13 ways to embrace Earth Day, every day. Living each day like it's Earth Day is good for us, good for the budget, and good for the environment. Each of these steps take effort every day and at our house, it's been a gradual process with… Continue reading Happy Earth Day!
DIY Furniture Polish
Remember how I've been switching our home over to all natural, homemade cleaning and laundry supplies? Well, this make your own furniture polish couldn't be easier! And, you probably have one of the ingredients in your pantry right now. Cleaning supplies that are good for you, good for the environment, and good for the pocketbook… Continue reading DIY Furniture Polish
Spring Has Sprung!
Yesterday finally felt like spring! I was in need of it! Were you? Does it seem like winter was trying its best to stick around for as long as possible? Here's what's been happening this spring.... Spring: Speaking of spring-like temperatures, we were giddy in Portland yesterday! Neighbors were out, kids were running and playing… Continue reading Spring Has Sprung!
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