Are you going green with your cleaning products this year? I would like to share with you my favorite green cleaning products. Since there are so many products to choose from on the market today, it can be overwhelming to make a decision. Some of the green cleaning products available contain synthetic fragrance, which is […]
Five Ways to Go Green in 2013
Solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, and riding a bike to work instead of driving are all pretty dramatic lifestyle changes for “going green.” Here are five simple ways to Go Green in 2013 that do not cost much extra money or time. If you are doing a few of these, maybe this is the time to […]
5 Natural Home Flea Remedies that Actually Work
If you love this post don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Pinterest for the latest tips and tricks. All pet owners have to deal with fleas at one point or another. While many turn to chemical remedies, toxic flea shampoos and even dish detergents and sprays, they may not understand […]
The Christening Gown – Three Generations
Dreft asked us to share about that special baby outfit or kids clothing that warms your heart or you just love. Do you ever have that certain special outfit? That item of amazing adorableness or special significance? I tried not to get too attached to most of the baby clothes I had – especially with […]
What I Learned (the Hard Way) About Water Filters
It’s typical for a refrigerator’s water filter to last six months before needing to be replaced. But filter replacement isn’t exactly something you schedule into your personal planner. It can be hard to remember the filter is even there, let alone that it needs to be replaced periodically. Here’s a lesson I recently learned: Filters […]
Make Cleaning Less of a Chore with Lysol’s No-Touch System
I don’t know about you, but I am a dishes procrastinator in the worst way. I can’t help it, there just isn’t anything enjoyable about washing dishes to me; I mean, there are so many other things that I could be doing. Playing with my kids, writing a new blog post…I would even rather […]
Seventh Generation and Dr. Seuss ask How YOU Live Like the Lorax
I’ve been busy with the Backyard Farming book and have begun an internal struggle – get it done and not drop my standards around the house too much. Laundry is a huge part of the day-to-day at our house, as you can imagine, with five kids who live like mine. Think increasing your self-sufficiency doesn’t […]
Spring Cleaning Challenge Giveaway – The Home Office Edition
Read to the end for a chance to win a GE washer and dryer! Cleaning a home office desk area can be a challenge in the best of times – never mind when you’re trying to write a book. I think the challenge comes from the face that it is both work AND home. The […]
Are you Ready? Spring Cleaning Challenge with Giveaway
So I have a new challenge for you guys, plus an exciting giveaway including a washer and dryer set! (see below) The goal is for us to challenge each other to tackle that out-of-control area of your home. You know you have one…I know I do… Read up about the challenge and then leave a […]
Non-Toxic Carpet Cleaning Solutions
Many people are searching for ways to decrease the amount of toxic chemicals used in their homes and natural carpet cleaning solutions can be effective. Both liquid carpet stain removers and powder carpet deodorizers can be made easily at home using non-toxic cleaning ingredients. Of course, all carpet cleaning solutions should be tested on a […]
Simple and Effective Bathroom Cleaning Tips
Cleaning the bathroom is not just a laborious task, but it can also be frustrating. Trying to remove those stubborn stains can seem impossible, and the gleam in your bathroom suite is long gone. Some simple tried and tested home remedies, however, can be really effective at speeding up the process of cleaning your bathroom. […]
Full Circle Home’s Clean House Green House & Other Products
I had the privilege of trying some of Full Circle Home’s cleaning products earlier this year, and now they have added even more to their line of eco-friendly cleaning tools.