Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: "Most liquid fabric softeners contain ammonium chloride, which can harm marine life. You can keep these harmful chemicals from entering the wastewater system by replacing liquid fabric softener with a natural alternative. Try pouring a quarter cup of white vinegar or a quarter cup of baking soda (but not … [Read more...]
WineOFF & CoffeeOFF Review & Giveaway
Only the truest of true dog lovers feed their pets HUGEMONGOUS family sized bowls of spaghetti -with 97% fat free ground beef, pasta sauce, mushrooms, olives, and Parmesan cheese. What's that? No opposable thumbs, you say? I say, make it easy for them, and serve it all over the ottoman and rug! Alarm bells started going off in my head as soon as the spaghetti hit the rug; and my mantra … [Read more...]
Review & Giveaway: Haan Slim & Light Steam Cleaning Floor Sanitizer
Since the birth of my children, I've taken to cleaning without chemicals where I can. I'm especially careful with my floors. My kids spend a lot of time playing on the floor and I don't want chemical residue on their hands which inevitably end up in their mouths. Until I received a HAAN Slim & Light, I used a white vinegar solution and a microfiber Swiffer-style mop. It got the job done … [Read more...]
Review & Giveaway: Seventh Generation Cleaning Kit
Taking care of 2 toddlers, working two part time jobs and keeping up with housework all while pregnant with my third child wasn't very successful for me. Since quitting one of my jobs to stay home with my children, I've been on a mission to get my house back in order. Since my first pregnancy I've been very interested in green cleaning. I didn't want to be around chemicals while growing a baby … [Read more...]