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Have a stain? Check your pantry!

Share Over time I learned that I could use items straight out of  my pantry.. to remove household stains without costing a fortune, taking up valuable space or adding toxic substances to my home. Most of us know how versatile vinegar and baking soda can be around the home for cleaning and removing stains like grease, coffee and red wine but did you know you have…

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What are the benefits to schools practicing Green Cleaning methods?

ShareOur school aged children spend the better part of their day at school… along with the toxic cleaning products used to clean those  schools. This can contribute to poor indoor air quality, smog, cancer, asthma, and other diseases. The EPA supports green cleaning in schools and wants to help protect our children and the schools staff.

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Healthy Homemade Cleaning Products, Healthy Budget

ShareMake Your Own Cleaning Products and Save Money! This is the time of year when we start thinking about how we indulged too much, ate too much, spent too much and how this year, it will be different! Soon those holiday bills will be rolling in and some of you will be looking to make a positive change in how you spend…

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Get your kitchen GREEN in 2013

ShareWe did it! We survived the dreaded end of the Mayan Calendar. We lived to tell the tale but now what? Here we are on the cusp of a new year and a fresh start. NOW is the time to motivate yourself to make those little changes that will make a big impact for 2013. Last week as we prepared for the…

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Armageddon Green, are YOU?

ShareFriday, December 21, 2012 marks the end of the Mayan long-count calendar. On this day, some believe the world will end when a planet called Nibiru, discovered by the Sumerians, will collide with the Earth. Chances are, just like previous end-of-the-world predictions, December 21 will come and go without incident so why not green your routine for a more sustainable future?   Send…

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How to Keep Your Holiday Routine Green

ShareDuring the Holidays, We are all Tempted to do Things in Excess. We shop a little more, we eat a little more and quite frankly, we probably tend to waste a little more than we should. When you think about holiday fun, you usually don’t think about recycling but, it is possible to incorporate a few simple tips into your holiday…

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Keeping Your Fireplace Clean, and Green

ShareOh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful… December is here and we are officially into fireplace  season. Having a fireplace can be a wonderful, relaxing asset to your home but it also can be  huge responsibility. Knowing how to properly use, clean and maintain your fireplace can make the difference between it being a source of pleasure…

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Delicious Wishes for Clean Dishes

ShareNovember is here and  the holidays are right around the corner. Time for festivities, food and fun. I love this time of year but sometimes it can be stressful preparing your home for company. Having two little guys, a job and just the chores of everyday life can be a challenge on a normal day,  let alone holiday time.