In an effort to make simple changes to going green, one way you can do this is by following greener tips for saving energy and time. I love the added bonus of saving money as well! Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips If you are really wanting to go green all the way with your laundry, […]
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12 Green Bloggers Tell you How to Go Green Right Now
On my blog, I talk a lot about living a sustainable and Eco-friendly lifestyle. I give tips on how to have a green home and even how to green your cleaning routine. If you are new to going green at home, it can seem like a daunting task as you may feel pressure to do […]
9 Things You Need in Your Cleaning Arsenal
Many people think you need to have a ton of different cleaners and many styles of brushes to clean your whole home, top to bottom. This is simply not true. In fact, you really only need 10 things in your stash of cleaning materials minus the obvious mop and broom.And, you don’t need chemical cleaners, […]
10 Tips for Purging Your Closet
You may be just like me. You have no problem purging and getting rid of all kinds of junk around the house, but when it comes to your closet and your clothes, that’s where the trouble begins. You may have even said some of the same things I have: “I just need to lose like […]
DIY “Soft Soap”
I started using Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap a few weeks ago and I am very pleased with what I have been able to make with it to replace all my cleaners. I love the variety of scents it comes in. So far, Almond is my favorite. One thing I experimented with was a “Soft Soap” […]
#DIY Miracle Deep Cleaning Spray
With all the chemicals found in today’s cleaners, you would think the harsher they are, the better they can tackle the tough jobs you have, right? I used to think this way until I found a way to make many of my cleaning jobs much easier with vinegar. I use vinegar for many things around […]
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Making Moving Easier
As most of you know, I recently moved from Montana to Washington state. This was my first long distance move and boy, was I a rookie. However, I am glad I at least followed one of these tips in the infographic below. That was to de-clutter. You would not believe how much stuff you own […]
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How to Organize When You Don’t Have A lot Of Space
With this move, I had to downsize a ton. We have far less space for organizing and storing and it was quite a task. I quickly learned some ways to organize with very little room and wanted to share with you my tips in case you find yourself in the same place as me. […]
10 Uses for Plain White Vinegar
It’s amazing what you can do with simple ingredients. Vinegar is a household product that most people have in their kitchens. Vinegar is cheap. It makes awesome salad dressing, but did you know vinegar is so versatile it can be used in so many more ways? Take a peek at my list for 10 ways […]
Simple Eco-Friendly Changes You Can Make TODAY!
I used to not know where to start when it came to Going Green. I used this as an excuse for so long that it nagged the back of my head and I just knew I was just in denial about how easy it would be to make Eco-friendly changes. When I switched over to […]
Double Duty Household Items
Plastic wrap, paper clips, cotton balls, toothbrushes..we all have these in our home. But other than the use we usually use them for, they seem to only serve one purpose. Until now! Let me show you my favorite ways to use these common household products! sun dazed / Foter.com / CC BY-SA Cotton […]
Design on a Shoestring
I spent a good year collecting items for my ultimate design I wanted in my home. It was hugely refreshing when I finally had enough to do it and went through my home and de-cluttered a the beginning of the spring season this year. The reason it took me so long was I do not […]
Proper Food Storage
While many of us rely on the “sell by” or “use by” date on food to determine if it is safe or optimal for eating, there are some foods that do not come with a label telling us this info and even with the labels, there are some foods that are still usable past their […]
Making a Cleaning Routine
Almost all of us love a clean home. Those that don’t, often belong on a show that will remain nameless (I watch it and immediately feel the urge to clean, why is that 😉 ) One of the biggest issues many people face is getting into a routine that fits their schedule for cleaning. We […]
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Spring Cleaning-Early!
So although Spring is hitting many areas of the United States already, it is not here yet in Montana. Montana has some funky weather. I call it “teases”. One day, in March, you will see a great day. Sun shining, birds tweeting, blue skies..and think “Hey! Winter is finally over!”. It is only myself and […]