If you ask small children and, unfortunately, a few adults, they’ll probably tell you that there is no right way to eat a vegetable. But as we get older, we learn just how important vegetables are to our diet and health so we try and get as much of them as we can. However, are...
Deserving of the accolades normally reserved for white vinegar and baking soda, borax is so much more than simply a laundry detergent booster. Used in many households for more than 100 years, borax is a naturally occurring mineral, a product of the seasonal evaporation of salt lakes. It is composed of boron, sodium, water, and...
The uses for lemon peels are endless and, best of all, they’re a natural, inexpensive way to keep your home and body healthy. It’s ironic that some of the most beneficial nutrients are found in the parts of food we tend to throw out — especially lemon peels. The peels are where all of the...
Salt can be used for more than seasoning your food, it’s a wonderful product for cleaning a multitude of surfaces in and around your home. In addition salt is inexpensive, readily available and offers a non-toxic cleaning option. In order to minimize the negative effects of using chemical cleaners many common household items can often...
It’s really easy and convenient to just tip the bottle and pour some bleach into cleaning buckets, toilets, tubs, wash-hand basins, and even on the kitchen counter. Bleach is the general name given to chemical products that whiten and disinfect fabrics and surfaces, removing stains and killing microbial germs. There are some bleach alternatives worth...
Pickle juice isn’t something many people think about when it comes to health benefits, but it is an incredibly source of electrolytes, antioxidants and nutrients that is easy to make a part of your diet. The next time you buy pickles, remember that there is more to that jar than just the pickle itself. Learning...
There’s nothing quite like throwing your hard-earned cash in the garbage. It’s pretty upsetting when your fresh produce goes bad, especially when it happens sooner than you had anticipated. If you’re an inspired shopper, you would know all about this, as you’ve likely gone home on numerous occasions with more fresh produce than what was on...
Freshen your bathroom with non-toxic Toilet Bowl Bombs made to clean your toilet – without scrubbing! Forget about scrubbing the toilet! These toilet bowl cleaners do all the work for you. Use them to remove stains and deflect tough odors in minutes. They’re easy to make and use all-natural ingredients to help keep your bathroom clean...
Once you finish your paper towel rolls, don’t throw them away! There are so many nifty ways you can transform a simple cardboard roll into beautiful decorative pieces and storage utilities for your home. Use Old Paper Towel Rolls To Start Seeds Cardboard is biodegradable and can be absorbed by the plants to aid its...
Summer comes with beautiful weather, seasonal fruits, and blooming flowers. But it also has a major drawback: the insects. They are unavoidable whether you’re outside or even inside your own home. While bug traps and sprays often do the trick, you can also try a natural approach that spruces up your home at the same...
Many of us shop at the Dollar Store because it’s inexpensive and convenient. In one place you can find birthday cards, wrapping paper, decorations, kitchen supplies, and much more. The best part is, all of it can be yours for mere pocket change. Unfortunately, some of these items come at a cost. A health cost,...
The old saying goes: those who live in a glass house shouldn’t throw stones. But they never said anything about fruits and vegetables. For one family in Sweden, living in a glass house is a reality. Well, sort of. They actually built a greenhouse around their home! A Greenhouse to a Green Home Charles Sacilotto...
