Use this “explosive” homemade cleaner to blast away all of those hard water deposits that are blocking your showerhead: Here’s an easy DIY recipe: -1/3 cup baking soda -1 cup white vinegar -1 plastic bag -1 large bag twisty tie 1. Mix baking soda and vinegar in bag over a sink. Caution: Pour vinegar into bag slowly, there is an… Continue Reading
Archives for November 2011
23 Day Frugal Living Challenge: Join Us!
So, I have been hit with an idea! A New Year’s resolution of sorts! How could my life, and the lives of others, change if we were to challenge ourselves to 23 days of frugal living? I consider myself, my husband, and my children to be fairly frugal people, and sometimes I admit we take it too… Continue Reading
The Homemade Dream Pillow
Dream pillows have been used for centuries. By using a blend of specific herbs and flowers one is said to be able to experience vivid and meaningful dreams as well as receive relief from nightmares. Today we acknowledge the research that proves the smell of herbs, flowers and essential oils can have a positive effect on our ability to relax, mental health, and our… Continue Reading
Holiday Travel Solutions: Rosemary & Lavender Calming Spray
Although some of us will be celebrating the holidays at home, the numbers show that many people will travel 50+ miles to be with family and friends. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s are the most popular times for families to travel; and, traveling with children is not always the easiest thing to manage. The primary method of travel,… Continue Reading
Black Friday ~ Resist and Save
Ah…Black Friday! Does it seem strange to anyone else that we celebrate consumerism the day after we remember all the things we have to be thankful for? It almost seems like a slap in the face, doesn’t it? I like to talk about consumerism, and how we as a family are moving away from it. But,… Continue Reading
My Collection of Homemade Cleaners
With the holidays suddenly upon us, I am scrambling to prepare my home for our out-of-town guests! Who’s with me? I’ve decided to gather a few of my most popular homemade cleaner recipes here in one place so as to serve as a reference for those of us in a mad rush to clean the toilets, the… Continue Reading