The Minivan is in the shop again. She is tired with over 150K miles. I have changed her brakes, tires, sway bar, and transmission. She even had a nasty collision with a deer. But I am holding on to her since she needs to last another few years until all the kiddos are out of […]
Better Bug Repellant. Might Include DEET say EWG. Learn Why.
I literally spent an hour reading EWG’s Guide to Better Bug Repellents. The report was a wake up call for me. Sure, I know certain mosquitoes and ticks bites can be dangerous. However, I learned my botanical bug sprays may not keep me safe from bugs that cause West Nile virus and Lyme disease.
Fermenting Cucumbers. Good for your Gut. Yummy in your Mouth
Cucumbers are one of those vegetables that grows like weeds; however, you can’t freeze them to use for later. So, over the years, I have pickled them and now ferment them. Did anyone say, yum?
NonToxic PVC free School Supplies Made Easy by CHEJ’s Guide
School is right around the corner, which means it is time to order my favorite Avery cardboard binders. Over the years, I have switched to these type of binders since I was sick and tired of throwing away those vinyl binders. At the end of the year I recycle rather than trash all the […]
7 Ways to Use Grapefruit Peel. Kitchen to Skin.
Last week we had to defrost our freezer. Over the months, I have been collecting grapefruit skins since I adore my grapefruit /orange peel vinegar for cleaning. It seemed silly to put this huge bag back in the freezer. So the grapefruit peels stared back at me and said, “what’s it going to be-compost or […]
An Expanded View On Living Green
Welcome guest poster, Lyn Hicks, author and educator of health, well-being and green living The green, local and feminine movement all represent the many avenues we have to nourish ourselves. Nurturing our health increases our well-being. I find them all to be inspiring to truly be aware of how we are moving in the world, supporting […]
Eggshells: Don’t Toss Em. Top 7 Uses.
Nothing, I repeat NOTHING in this house goes to waste. Why should eggshells be any different? Before you toss them, consider the following seven suggestions on how to use eggshells. Be sure to add your tips in the comments below: Tip #1: Most Obvious: The Garden Plants such as tomatoes love eggshells. In fact, some […]
How to Root Plant Stems in Water
Nothing is more frustrating than losing a plant. You spend all this time nurturing the seed, watching it grow, and planting it. Either some critter pulled at it, tried to eat it, or (*gasp*) you broke it trying to plant it. Sad to say, I break a lot of seedlings. Call me a garden klutz.
