Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 111 views
Easier to carry. Whether cloth or polypropylene, the handles on reusable tote bags don't cut into your hands when they are weighted down, making them more comfortable to carry. Get a bag with longer handles and it can even be slung over a shoulder.
Each bag can carry more and heavier ...
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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 63 views
There are plenty of recipes and tutorials out there to show you how. My recipe and technique is slighty different. Since one of my goals is to cut back on synthetic (crude oil based) detergents, I use Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds to clean my clothes with the help of a ...
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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 63 views
They are quieter, save resources, and work those muscles much better than power tools. You might even get away without buying special equipment that you'll only use occasionally or only one time. And hand tools can help you to slow down and be mindful of the tasks of daily life. ...
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 290 views
Air travel is one of the biggest personal contributors of greenhouse gasses. People seem to be avoiding it more with the economic crisis making "Staycations" more popular, but why not acknowledge the eco-friendly aspects of it? Sure it can be fun to learn more about another culture, and we can ...
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 87 views
Personally, I'm not a fan of the fragrance of fabric softeners. I'd much rather smell like the perfume or essential oils that I use rather than laundry. So I use vinegar in the rinse cycle. It helps to remove any residues from soap and to neutralize any lingering odors. Any ...
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 60 views
This tip shows up a lot on lists of environmentally friendly actions, but I don't think it's clear why and other benefits aren't always pointed out.
Why is it eco-friendly? The top ingredient in most household cleaning solutions is water. Essentially, a lot of resources (think fossil fuels) are being ...
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 72 views
Quite a bit has been published about the environmental benefits of buying and eating local food, but there are benefits on other fronts as well.
1. You are contributing to the stability of your community. Spending your money at locally-owned small businesses keeps the money in your area for longer, enabling ...
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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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