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...]
Natural Home Beauty Remedies
Would you be surprised to learn that spending a small fortune on beauty products is quite unnecessary? All of the ingredients youll ever need are in your kitchen or pantry cabinet. Here are two ways in which you can use natural home beauty remedies in a flash. Olive Oil: You cook and bake with it; but did you know you can use it in a variety of other ways? Because olive oil is chemical free, it can be used on your skin; as a bath oil, moisturizer, massager, and conditioner. For example: You … [Read more...]
Wrap N Mat
What in the world is a WRAP-N-MAT? Quite simply, a WRAP-N-MAT is a clever alternative to plastic bags. If you have to pack lunches on a regular basis then you know how wasteful it is to use those little ziploc baggies. This product gives you an attractive and reusable alternative! To further promote ecology, they have manufactured the Eco printed WRAP-N-MAT with a lining made of PEVA, an alternative to PVC. (PEVA is less environmentally harmful in its production.) WRAP-N-MAT comes … [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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