Most people want to have their homes painted after buying a house. I sure did, especially after tearing down the horrible elephant-print wallpaper.
I keep seeing ads for Mythic paint in art magazines, which I’m prone to wander through. So, I decided to check it out some more. Plus, their marketing group was kind enough to […]
As promised in my rant about Palmolive eco+ Dishwasher Gel, I’m reviewing Seventh Generation’s dishwasher detergent. I could not find the gel at my local grocery store, so I went with the powder. I paid around $4 for the 45 oz. box. I snagged the photo below from Seventh Generation’s site. Even though I like […]
CleanWell seems to care about making products naturally and kid-safe. They sent me their hand wash and hand sanitizer spray to try out. By the way, CleanWell is available at Target, but you can also order online.
So, I’ll make this easy. I’ll tell you what I liked, then what I’d change if I could. […]
Marye at Baking Delights posted about finding old cookbooks at thrift stores. And, that’s really like cheating since you get to use someone else’s cooking notes. You can even bake a recipe and give it to a special person with an old cookbook as a unique birthday gift. Wouldn’t that be just precious?
Her post reminded […]
Earlier, we discussed permanent coffee filters and their advantages. I told you about the one I use, made of mesh and plastic.
But, there are greener options. I didn’t really know about hemp filters when I bought my permanent coffee filter.
Available at several places online, including Hemp Sisters or amazon, hemp coffee filters are natural and […]
When I mentioned in my page Tree Hugging Family Co-blogger Peggy that I stopped using paper coffee filters, one reader asked me what I use instead.
I chose a Mr. Coffee permanent filter last year and have never used paper coffee filters again.
What are the advantages?
•No paper filter waste.
•Saves resources since you reuse the same […]
If you want to get rid of a disposable item that may be lurking in your house and on your shopping list, consider banning the disposable bathroom cup.
Whether they are made of paper or plastic, disposable bathroom cups create an abundant amount of waste. Even if you recycle them, you are still using energy.
What are […]
The grand prize winner of Core77’s Greener Gadgets Competition for 2008 is the EnerJar, an easy-to-build* power meter that accurately reports the power draw of electrical appliances.
Designers Matt Meshulam and Zach Dwiel hope the device will help users gain a better understanding of the amount of power appliances use, even in standby.
The device will not […]
I don’t remember the last time I got excited about a colander, but this thing is just sexy. And it’s not just sexy because it is made of recycled plastic. Oh, no. It was designed by Evo to look like a strawberry.
Also notable is the super-curvy food-storage container that was inspired by a Granny Smith […]
No, but rubber trees produce a latex sap, the primary source for natural rubber. While rubberwood doesn’t bounce, it can be a good green choice for furniture.
I had not heard of rubberwood until Michael and I were shopping for a wedding anniversary present. I found rubberwood furniture at several stores, such as World Market and […]
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