When it comes to finding innovative ways to repurpose old socks, the possibilities seem endless. One brilliant idea, shared with me by my friend Karen, involves using those worn-out socks in conjunction with a Swiffer Sweeper. As a pet owner, I understand the importance of maintaining clean hard floors, and the Swiffer Sweeper has been […]
Eco-friendly Tips for Your Home and Life
Explore eco-friendly practices, energy-saving tips, and green innovations to create an environmentally-conscious home that nurtures both your well-being and the planet.
In a cleaning pickle? Reach for the vinegar.
Cleaning with vinegar In your quest for a more environmentally conscious and sustainable lifestyle, exploring alternative cleaning methods can lead to surprising discoveries. Enter vinegar – a versatile and cost-effective household staple that can revolutionize your cleaning routine. While your initial foray into cleaning with vinegar might elicit curious glances, the rewards it offers are […]
Cleaning with Baking Soda – Volcanic Eruption Fun
Baking soda is a versatile and natural cleaning agent renowned for its ability to effectively remove stains, grime, and odors from various surfaces in your home. Its gentle abrasiveness and odor-absorbing properties make it an ideal choice for tackling cleaning tasks while leaving your with a fresh and deodorized environment. Take a moment and travel […]
What 3 Earth Day resolutions will you make?
Happy 40th anniversary Earth Day! Make a commitment to change In honor of Earth Day, commit to making 3 changes in your lifestyle to help the environment. What items do you use the most that you could find a more environmentally-friendly alternative for? Here are my Earth Day resolutions: Rechargeable batteries We seem to go […]
7 recycling programs you may not know about
Recycling is about more than cans and newspaper. These fabulous programs are putting “trash” to good use. Rechargeable batteries and cell phones Many local stores collect rechargeable batteries from toys, tools, laptops, cordless phones, or flashlights for Call2Recycle. Visit Call2Recycle.org to find a drop-off location near you. Used eyeglasses Don’t throw them away! The Lions […]
Recycle – Reuse – Reduce
RECYCLE Make recycling convenient Recyclable cans, bottles, and newspapers will actually make it to the recycling bin if you make it convenient. Place the collection bins in the garage near the door so you can simply toss them in quickly. If your bins are located on the other side of the garage from the door, […]
Regularly Changing Air Filters for a More Efficient Home
Did you know that regularly changing/cleaning your air filters saves you money?
Have You Seen My Partner?
No, I’m not talking about your significant other..I am talking about the lost matches to socks building up in the laundry room. Now before you say..”Whoa there..I do not want to invite thirty kids over to make a sock puppet theater!”, that isn’t where I am heading with this. Ok, ok…you can use a few […]
Going Green – Getting Started
Why Green? Going green is about doing your part to help keep the environment clean and healthy for you and your loved ones. You can get started by simply paying attention to your actions and making some small changes that can have large impacts. Here are some tips to help you on your way to […]