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Clean up your Cleaning Routine: Homemade All Purpose Cleaner

Friday, January 25th, 2013
by Kate-Ruffing

Clean up your Cleaning Routine: Homemade All Purpose Cleaner One of the easiest things we have done around our house to live a lifestyle with less environmental impact is to transition away from the harsh, environmentally un-friendly, cleaning products.  One of our favorites is a homemade all-purpose cleaner that is made with items found at most grocery or natural food stores.

Categories: Eco-Friendly Living, Sustainable Living

Halloween Costume Swaps

Thursday, October 11th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing

Halloween Costume Swaps No need to spend lots of money on new, manufactured costumes that potentially poison the planet.  Costume Swaps are popping up all over to allow you to get a "new-to-you" costume this year. Read More >

Categories: Eco-Friendly Living, Sustainable Living

The Dog ate my Conditioner! Homemade Haircare Adventures

Friday, February 3rd, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing

The Dog ate my Conditioner! Homemade Haircare Adventures As part of our sustainable living adventures, our family enjoys periodically going to the extreme.  One suggestion from a reader was to make our own beauty products. Homemade shampoos, conditioners, body lotions, lip balms, and a whole host of other products can be made from all-natural sources found right in your kitchen (or natural... Read More >

Categories: Sustainable Living