On a day-to-day basis I'm perfectly satisfied with cleaning with vinegar and baking soda; it's effective and reduces my family's chemical exposure. When the flu virus rears its ugly head, however, my gut instinct is to pull out the big guns: the Clorox bleach. I can't help it. … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Green Your Coffee
I am a stay-at-home mom of three. I wake up at 4:45 a.m. every morning to help my husband get ready for work. I drink a lot of coffee. I'm not alone. More than half of Americans are coffee drinkers, and many of them procure that morning cup of coffee outside their home. In … [Read more...]
The Crafters are Organizing and they are Furious: CPSIA Backlash
When I think of crafters, I imagine women of a certain age with sensible shoes sitting in wallpapered living rooms. They have a crochet needle in one hand and a cat rubbing at their ankle. The Consumer Product Safety Commission probably thinks the same way. But wait, they'll … [Read more...]
Could This Paving Stone Save Your Life?
What does driveway sealant have in common with aerosol cans -- and what's that got to do with paving stones, anyways? Here's a hint: The first two can mess you up with invisible airborne contaminants. As for paving stones, at least you can see them coming when they go … [Read more...]
Finding your eco balance
I promised myself that this would be the year of composting. It's really quite simple and it offers huge benefits to your environment and your own yard and/or garden. But, it's already nearly February and I have yet to get started. Frustrated as I might be, I've found that … [Read more...]
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