Shopping Basket in Cart? Yes!

I stumbled on this idea today while picking up a few things at the grocery store. I thought I only needed to grab some fruit, so I grabbed one of... read more

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How to Remember Your Recycle Bags

I have a mound full of those "'going green" recycled bags, but I always tend to forget them when I am on my way to the store.

Now, I... read more

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Eco-Healthy Living for Your Family

Recently I attended a workshop on Eco-Healthy Child Care, a national program created by the Oregon Environmental Council to ensure that early childhood learning environments are as healthy, safe and... read more

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Alternative Homemade Cleaning Recipes

Wood Cleaner:
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp. liquid soap
A few drops of olive oil

Combine the ingredients in a bowl, saturate... read more

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Socks: Together Forever (or a long time anyway)

I have been doing this for several years and honestly, can't remember where I got the idea.

On top of our dresser near our dirty clothes hamper in my bedroom... read more

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Uses for a Wedding Gown

You can cut up your wedding gown and use it to make something sentimental for future generations like a quilt. You can add pieces to the quilt that symbolize your... read more

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Eco-Friendly Free Drawer Organizers

My drawers and shelves are kept organized for FREE by using empty cereal and other food boxes! Cut the bottom of a cereal box down to the height of your... read more

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Packing the Nappy Bag

A tip I was given which has worked wonders for me is to repack the nappy bag the moment you get back to the house, so the bag is always... read more

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Make the Beds

I make all of the beds right after we get up (my 6-year old makes her own). For some reason it makes the house feel cleaner (even if there are... read more

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Keeping Up with the Housework and the Yardwork and the Kids and....

This is an extremely simple concept, but I have put it into action and I'm loving it.

I was talking to someone the other day about how incredibly overwhelmed... read more

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