Our new place has wood laminate floors. So far I am not crazy about them... I would much rather have real hardwood floors but it is what it is. They get scuffed easily and they feel so thin it is like walking on vinyl. It is actually a very thin layer of wood with a couple paper layers on top that are printed to look like a wood grain. Then a coating seals the paper. You can easily strip the top coat and start degrading the paper if you use harsh chemical cleaners and then you have ruined … [Read more...]
All Natural Easter
It is almost Easter time. Have you given any thought to how you can make Easter as "natural" as possible? While there are great natural options on the market for Easter (like Eco Eggs), there are also some ways you can make having a natural Easter a DIY project. Make Your Own Baskets This is what I usually do. Just get a basket (we reuse every year) and take some paper laying around your house that you would usually recycle and run it through a paper shredder. You can also use scissors if you … [Read more...]
Green Cleaning
Today when I made my bi-weekly trip to Whole Foods I decided to replenish my cleaning supplies. So what type of 'green" cleaners do I like? Here was my shopping list: Dr. Bonners Peppermint Liquid Soap Dr. Bronner's SAL SUDS Mountain Green Glass and Surface Cleaner Baking Soda Peppermint Essential Oil I use the baking soda and essential oil to make secnted scrubs for tough jobs like soap scum in the shower, the toilet, or cleaning my oven. I also like to use white vinegar for … [Read more...]
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