Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t do chemicals if I can help it. After years of smoking (I quit in 2006!), cleaning with harsh chemicals, and using countless perfumed personal care and household products, I developed allergies to most of my environments. Everywhere I went, I was bothered by all the “smell-goods” – [...]
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No Soap
Did you know you can get clean without soap? That’s right! There is a natural and inexpensive way to get your entire body clean without buying perfumed, petroleum based, chemically concocted soaps and body washes.
Read the rest of this entry »Turn Down the Thermostat 2010
Take the Turn Down the Thermostat 2010 Challenge. Use these 5 strategies to stay warm this winter without turning up the heat.
Read the rest of this entry »FBCLoganville Yard Sale – November 2010
Today I am going to at yard sale at First Baptist Church Loganville. I am going not only to see what kind(s) of deals I can find, but also to support the Loganville Community Ministry Village, one of the many ministries supported by our church.
Read the rest of this entry »No ‘Poo, Part 2
It has been 2 1/2 months since I started my no ‘poo experiment, and I plan to stay with it. I’ve also been using my baking soda solution to replace my bath soap. So far, no changes in my skin, other than feeling softer. It even helps to smooth out rough heels! I love having [...]
Read the rest of this entry »No ‘Poo Movement (Sham’poo, that is!)
There is a movement that has been around for quite some time and is catching on again in certain circles. It’s about getting back to basics and going natural with personal care products. Two of the products being replaced are shampoo and conditioner. Yep – no more daily shampoos followed by slathering hair in conditioner. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Disappearing Honeybees
Taken from my safegreenclean blog. Originally published August 25, 2009.*** So for the past few years I’ve been hearing about the disappearing honeybees. This was originally of importance to me because I happen to be quite fond of honey and dislike the rise in prices as production slows down. Now researchers believe they have found [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Dust Mites – EWWW!
Taken from my safegreenclean blog. Originally published October 6, 2009.*** I hardly watch any television, but I have started recording Dr. Oz to hit the highlights I’m interested in. Well, let me tell you that I got more than I bargained for the other day!
Read the rest of this entry »And . . . they’re off!
Taken from my safegreenclean blog. Originally published August 26, 2009.*** We’ve been busy moving and getting settled into our new home this past month. Needless to say, we’re beat, but it’s a good feeling! With the main living area and a finished basement, we now have space for us, visiting families, the pets, entertaining . [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Let There Be Light!
A light bulb is a light bulb, right? Sure, they come in different sizes & shapes, and most notably the “shades” of bright. Then you have colors which create moods. Add to that the various applications for those odd shapes, colors, and effective lights, and a body can have quite a decision making dilemma on [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Composting
I love the idea of composting! Of taking items we might normally throw in the garbage and using them to make nutrient rich material to enrich the soil in our yard and garden. When we bought our home last year we bought a compost tumbler for the back yard. I had visions of a garden [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Coffee Filters Repurposed
A while back I decided to forego paper coffee filters, even environmentally friendly ones. I bought a stainless steel mesh basket filter and I love it! No more changing the soggy mess, hoping to make it to the the compost pail before it breaks or leaks all over the floor! No more thinking that there [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Avoid These 10 Toxic Products
Allergies. Dizzy spells. Heart palpitations. Sleep disturbances. Endocrine disorders. These are but a few of the symptoms I now suffer from. A once healthy child and adult, I must now be very careful of the products I come into contact with.
Read the rest of this entry »Spring Gardening 2010
Spring is just around the corner, and I am ready to start planting. When we moved into our new home last summer, all I could think of was planting a garden come springtime. I am SO over the poor quality of food that is so readily available in our stores. While I do have a [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Another Green Cleaning tip
I found a quick & easy way to eliminate tea stains form my iced tea maker using wowgreen all-purpose cleaner.
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