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Posted in in the kitchen, natural living on Jan 29th, 2010
It took me a while to find something that would work be a natural and cheaper replacement for our dishwasher. We have been using Finish Power Tabs since we moved into our house – and they did a great job making our dishes clean. But at the fabulous Costco price of 14.99 for 110 loads, [...]
Posted in homemaking, natural living, outdoor living on Jan 12th, 2010
We’ve been buried under snow for weeks! There have been several school days canceled because of snow. There has been lots of shoveling. Lots of heater running. And lots of cold cold air!
That’s when I am thankful for the seed catalogs that arrived in early January! I’ve been having fun thinking about planting flower [...]
Posted in handmade and crafty, natural living on Dec 29th, 2009
Due to having the flu, a sinus infection, bronchitis, and pink eye during the week before Christmas break, I was unable to finish making gifts for my two paras and the two general education teachers that I team with at work. I figured that this was okay though; since my gift encourages relaxation a welcome [...]
Posted in frugal living, natural living on Nov 13th, 2009
This simple recipe is amazing!
Bath Salts
1 cup Epsom Salt
2-5 T. olive oil (enough to moisten all of the salt)
6 or so drops of Essential Oil (I used lavender – yum!)
Mix these ingredients in a small bowl. Use your chosen amount in your bath water for a relaxing a moisturizing tubby time. You could [...]
Posted in frugal living, homemaking, natural living on Nov 6th, 2009
This is a yummy air freshening spray that once again takes advantage of the powerful relationship between baking soda and vinegar! Simple, frugal, green, and smells fantastic!
Homemade Air Freshener
1 cup water
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 tablespoons white vinegar
10 drops lavender oil
Mix vinegar and baking soda until foaming stops. Add essential oil and then the water. Shake [...]