How many of you turn the shower on in the morning and then brush your teeth while you are waiting for the water to get hot?  I know my husband does and it drives me nuts sometimes how long he lets it run before getting in.  Seems like such a waste of water!  Well now there's something I can do about it!  A company called Green Irene has a water conservation kit that is designed to save resources … [Read more...]

If you were part of the All You Magazine coupon craze you probably have more Kool Aid than you know what to do with. Hopefully you have some Lemonade flavored packets. Rumor around the internet has it that Lemonade Kool-aid will clean lime deposits and iron stains out of your dishwasher. Just pour a packet into the detergent cup and run the dishwasher while empty. The citric acid should take care … [Read more...]

White vinegar can be used to replace fabric softener and works quite well. It's environmentally friendly because it doesn't contain chemicals and you can buy it in bulk to save on packaging. Use 1/2 cup vinegar in the wash cycle but be sure not to use bleach at the same time as mixing the two may create toxic fumes. Don't worry, your clothing will not come out smelling like vinegar. The smell … [Read more...]

If you've had a baby recently you may start noticing your hair falling out in handfuls. Don't worry- you aren't going bald! During pregnancy higher levels of estrogen keep your hair from shedding at the normal rate. Postpartum, when your hormone levels start to return to normal, you will shed that extra hair. It can be alarming but should be back to normal 6-12 months after giving birth.With … [Read more...]

My jeweler recommended cleaning my wedding ring with a soloution of one part water, one part ammonia. Soak for a couple of minutes and scrub with an old toothbrush and it sparkles like new! Ammonia and water is also an excellent window cleaner. I purchased a gallon at The Dollar Tree for, you guessed it, $1. Much cheaper than windex or a bottle of jewelry cleaner! … [Read more...]