Archive for the ‘Personal’ Category
Friday, July 10th, 2009 270 views
Slip over your hands for dusting small spaces
Make knots along the length of an old tube sock for a dog toy
Slide small fragile items into them when packing for added protection from bumps and from inks on packing papers
Wet them and slip them over your hands to dust off large ...
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Friday, June 26th, 2009 107 views
Yep, I mean that yellow spice used in Indian cooking which you might have in your kitchen cabinet already. Turmeric has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and you can put those medicinal qualities to use on skin irritation such as pimples, irritations, scrapes and small wounds. It's also reputed to lighten ...
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 64 views
Ever wonder what all those ingredients listed on health and beauty products are? What purpose do they serve? Are they safe? Check them out at Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Database which is hosted by the Environmental Working Group. You can search by product, ingredient and company as well as browse ...
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009 62 views
Use a few drops of vegetable oil on frizzy or flyaway hair. Go easy on it. It only takes a drop or two. Rub it into your hands and then into your hair while it's still wet. Comb and style as usual. A small bottle with an eye dropper holds ...
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 53 views
Any oil with plant origins will do: olive oil (most skin types), coconut oil (dry skin), castor oil (oily skin), grapeseed oil (oily skin) etc. Experiment with the cooking oils you have in your kitchen. It's easiest to apply it while skin is damp. You can apply it directly after ...
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 55 views
Now I don't mean a uniform like the UPS delivery person. I mean develop a standard basic wardrobe with simple clothes that can all (or nearly all) be worn together. For me that means t-shirts in neutral colors and jeans, and spicing them up with accessories such as scarves and ...
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Thursday, June 11th, 2009 65 views
Don't know? Check out Made-By. If you buy from one of the brands that is registered with Made-By you can use the Track & Trace feature to find out how sustainably your clothes were produced. Even if you don't buy from one of the brands, you can educate yourself about ...
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 83 views
Save water without sacrificing your shower. Newer models maintain strong water flow. For extra points, find a showerhead with a shut-off valve so you can shut off the flow while you soap up. I use this model (I bought mine from Gaiam although they don't seem to carry it now).
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 82 views
I use the Source Toothbrush by Radius, but there are others out there. They work just as well as the big name brands and are comparable in price. The bonus, you can keep a number of replacement heads stockpiled in a small space.
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Monday, June 8th, 2009 89 views
I confess that as a long time user of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps that I tried shampooing with it years ago and didn't like it. At the time I had long hair and it didn't rinse out well and left a waxy residue that sent me back to cheap commercial ...
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