Wow according to the New York Times, an environmental group Women’s Voices for the Earth Tide detergent carries a small amount of 1,4 dioxane. For those unaware of what 1,4 dioxane is, it’s a solvent that is known as a probable carcinogen. Products with 1,4 dioxane: Tide Free & Gentle (fragrance Free) Tide Original Scent [...]
Apr 24, 2012
Backyard Farmers idea of Picking
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Backyard Farmers idea of Picking Everyone’s idea of picking is different, but this is my backyard farmer’s idea of picking. If you are not familiar with the term picking, it means simply to gather or “pick” fruits or various products. This one acre farming article will cover “various products”. There are certain items I like [...]
Apr 23, 2012
Naturally Clean Cast Iron Pans
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Naturally Clean Cast Iron Pans Naturally clean cast iron pans are done with simple products you already may have in your home. It never fails in my house if I ask someone else to do the dishes it means my cast iron pans are going to need re-seasoned. So now the rule of thumb is [...]
Apr 20, 2012
Natural Homemade Lemon Cleaner
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Natural Homemade Lemon Cleaner I love my Natural Homemade Lemon Cleaner, it smells great and works wonders on glass and mirrors. This natural homemade lemon cleaner is an all around multi purpose cleaner. This cleaner is safe for your home with kids and pets, and very simple to make. Items Needed: 5 Lemons 64 oz. [...]
Apr 18, 2012
Homemade Stain Stick Recipe
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Homemade Stain Stick Recipe Finally an actual homemade stain stick recipe that’s in stick form! Not wanting the harsh ingredients found in Spray n’ Wash Stain Stick, the search was on for a recipe to make my own. I turned to the internet first for the easy way out. I have a background in creating [...]
Apr 17, 2012
Homemade Powder Laundry Detergent Recipe – NEW & IMPROVED
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Homemade Powder Laundry Detergent Recipe – NEW & IMPROVED Try our homemade powder laundry detergent recipe, its been tried and tested and works great in HE washers too! I have used the standard recipe you find online calling for borax, washing soda and ivory soap. It cleaned our clothes okay but it was not that [...]
Apr 14, 2012
How to Make Handcrafted Paper
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How to Make Handcrafted Paper How to make handcrafted paper is simple once you get the hang of it. Making paper for the kids to draw on is a great way to recycle paper products over and over again. It also keeps the kids from taking my computer paper that I use to print coupons, [...]
Apr 12, 2012
Importance of Being Self Sufficient – Personal Reasons
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Importance of Being Self Sufficient Many people wonder why I am trying to achieve these goals. Why I plan to make sure my house is completely solar powered within 10 years. While my thought process may differ from others and the way I plan to achieve things will greatly differ, the reasons are simple. Skill [...]
Apr 11, 2012
Helping your Teenager Become Self Sufficient
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Helping your Teenager Become Self Sufficient Summer is almost among us and summer is a great time to help your teen become self sufficient. Adding chores during the summer time helps teach your kids about responsibility it also helps them learn how important it is to be able to take care of oneself if a [...]
Apr 7, 2012
Eco Friendly Herbal Shampoo
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Eco Friendly Herbal Shampoo Are you looking for alternatives to the chemical heavy products we use daily? This herbal shampoo is a great addition to add to your eco friendly products. It leaves your hair nice and soft and feels good on your scalp, while cleaning your hair gently with no harsh chemicals and no [...]
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