Tips and Tricks to organizing your home
There seems to be no limit to what you can do with old socks. My good friend Karen came up with a way to use them with the Swiffer. As a pet owner, I love the Swiffer for keeping the hard floors clean. If you aren’t aware, you can also use it as a wet [...]
Recently I’ve been trying out new eco-friendly products through a company called Blissmo. At a 50% to 70% savings, you can try organic & sustainable alternatives to conventional products. There are two purchase options: A monthly subscription where you select one from a few choices of boxes each month. The boxes don’t list the exact [...]
Lemons are a natural cleaner The acid in lemon juice helps cut through grease and removes dirt and rust stains. It’s especially effective when mixed with salt, which makes “an excellent scouring paste,” says Karyn Siegel-Maier, author of The Naturally Clean Home. The many uses of lemons include: Air Freshener: Combine 1/2 quart hot water [...]
Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-Free Approach to Intentional Living Published by Betterway Home November 2010 $16.99US/$18.99CAN 978-0-470-82239-5 “Simplicity isn’t about what you give up. It’s about what you gain. When you remove the things that don’t matter to you, you are free to focus on only the things that are meaningful to you.” When asked to [...]
Yummy Pancakes I am the worst pancake maker. They always turn out thin and rubbery, so I can’t wait to try out a new pancake recipe as well as a few others from DelightfulRepast.com Boost Energy 21 ways to boost your energy has some great tips on how to get your energy back. I’m going [...]
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 3 Earth Day resolutions: Rechargeable batteries We seem to [...]
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 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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
