Dryer sheets have become one of those mass marketed products that we have become convinced we need. We need them to make our laundry smell fresh or we need them to keep static cling at bay. We need them to make our clothes soft and wrinkle free. Or do we? I used to be a die hard dryer sheet user. I was absolutely convinced once upon a time that any good housekeeper and laundry aficionado MUST use dryer sheets. Then of course I learned the hard truth. Dryer sheets are rather toxic with some … [Read more...]
Autumn Scents to Help Reduce Stress
School is back in session and the daily grind is in full force. Carefree summer days are becoming a distant memory. The holidays are around the corner and with them events, parties, and obligations come our way. Stress seems to be an all too common theme in today’s homes, there’s simply no way to completely avoid it. Yet if you want a chance to slow down and decompress before it all gets too overwhelming then tapping into your sense of smell is a great way to reduce stress. As we all can … [Read more...]
Greener Laundry Products
The above picture shows some of the greener laundry products I have been testing lately. Laundry is one of those chores I absolutely despise. I wish green gadgets could change that but they don't. The only thing they do is make the process a little more planet friendly and that at times seems like a stretch in my opinion. Most "green" laundry detergents come in plastic bottles and that isn't so green at all. Soap nuts have to travel from around the world and they don't last long. Lots of laundry … [Read more...]
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