"Green laundry" does not refer to what happens to your whites when you wash them with colors. Or maybe that is only my laundry. We have three people in the house (including myself) whose fave color is some shade of green or aqua. Green laundry actually means eco-friendly washing practices that emphasize biodegradability and less waste. Why is this important? Well it matters what we pour down the pipes and put against our skin and many conventional laundry products are heavy on the toxics. … [Read more...]
Natural & DIY Dryer Sheet Alternatives
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...]
Mood Mists
Oil and water usually don't mix but when it comes to essential oils and water, they form a divine and useful combination. Essential oils are extracted from leaves, fruit peels, petals, and other plant parts and basically they capture nature's subtle fragrances and can work to balance your mood, aromatherapists say. Peppermint and eucalyptus are said to be stimulating and uplifting. Frankincense and lavender are supposed to be relaxing and centering. Spray the air around you, mist your hair or … [Read more...]
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