Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

April 29th, 2008

Pennyroyal, Cinnamon, & Lavender Air Freshener

Look what we saw on our walk the other day!

The lilacs are starting to bloom! FYI this is the perfect time to collect some and try that Candied Flower recipe - you know you want to.
Or maybe you’d rather make some air freshening mixes that aren’t toxic. I saw some great dried lavender at the […]

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March 5th, 2008

25 Safe, Non-toxic, Homemade Cleaning Supplies

This week our green audit is cleaning supplies. We’ve already discussed the dangers of traditional, commercial cleaning supplies, so now we’re moving on to solutions. I will be going over some options available for purchase this week, but first we’re going to look at homemade cleaners.
Benefits of homemade cleaners:

Less packaging waste. You’re not buying new […]

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February 8th, 2008

Homemade Sugar Body Scrub

As promised, one solution to overpriced, way over packaged, chemical laden, body care products. I make a lot of homemade body care stuff - but this one is my favorite because it’s so good it’s gift worthy. Perfect to make in bulk, and give away to friends. Some people I know make this with salt […]

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November 13th, 2007

Natural Air Fresheners: Part Two

Yesterday I posted about natural air fresheners. Then a reader asked, “What would you recommend for a couple’ a guys who know how to turn a windowless bathroom toxic in under 20 minutes?”
Some of the air fresheners I mentioned before would work for this but the problem is getting a bunch of people who don’t […]

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