Have you ever tracked the household expenses related to food and been aghast at the final sum? More often than not, we discard more food from our kitchens than we realize, although this should not be the case.
Reducing food waste is not just about reducing the amount of money wasted on uneaten food, or about reducing the amount of food that is wasted. Much of the food discarded from households makes its way to landfills, where it rots and makes a significant contribution to the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere; however, a more sustainable and environmentally friendly
Tips for Green Home Cleaning
by Mackenzie M. January 16th, 2012 | Household Hints
Scientists have proven, especially in recent years, that the products we use to regularly clean our homes are the most significant and dangerous sources of exposure to toxic chemicals within the home; moreover, the fumes from these chemicals, and the lasting residue on windows, counters, tables, and even furniture can poison the air within for days. Although many toxic chemicals have been banned, even cleaners we use today for windows, toilets, tubs, and dishes can be harmful to health.
Many have opted for organic or non-toxic options, but the best options remain age-old recipes for cleaners from homemade ingredients. The
Many have opted for organic or non-toxic options, but the best options remain age-old recipes for cleaners from homemade ingredients. The
New Year’s Resolutions: Sustainable Living
by Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti January 6th, 2012 | Household Hints
Is 2012 the year that you have resolved to live more sustainably? Do you plan to cut your resource usage, be more environmentally responsible, and perhaps save some money at the same time? If so, you may find that you are unsure where to start. To help you out, here are my top three sustainable living projects.
1. Bake Some Bread: If you are trying to eat right and save money, then baking your own bread is a great first step. For less than a dollar, you can make a loaf of four-ingredient bread (flour, water, salt, yeast) that will
1. Bake Some Bread: If you are trying to eat right and save money, then baking your own bread is a great first step. For less than a dollar, you can make a loaf of four-ingredient bread (flour, water, salt, yeast) that will
Uses for Unused Clothing
by Angela Yorke December 26th, 2011 | Household Hints
If an item of clothing is too shabby to be worn without embarrassment, you could cut it up into cleaning rags. Similarly, clothing that isn’t used any more can be transformed into dish towels or hand towels for every day use.
One particular use for unused clothing that isn’t fit to be worn any longer is as stuffing for a draft excluder. The body of the excluder itself can be sewn from a piece of old clothing, and it can be stuffed with fabric items that would look out of place in the open, such as worn out (clean) underwear.
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One particular use for unused clothing that isn’t fit to be worn any longer is as stuffing for a draft excluder. The body of the excluder itself can be sewn from a piece of old clothing, and it can be stuffed with fabric items that would look out of place in the open, such as worn out (clean) underwear.
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Eco-Friendly Tree Decorating
by Mackenzie M. December 19th, 2011 | Household Hints
In the week before Christmas, families across America are scrambling to wrap presents, planning Christmas dinners, and most importantly, decorating the Christmas tree. Many people enjoy using plastic ornaments and tinsel, but there are plenty of simple and eco-friendly ways to decorate the Christmas tree that take the burden off of the environment, but still make for a beautiful tree.
When decorating the tree this season, remember that Christmas is a great time to relive childhood memories, and to honor the people and events of Christmas past. A great tree decoration is any sort of family memorabilia. This could range
When decorating the tree this season, remember that Christmas is a great time to relive childhood memories, and to honor the people and events of Christmas past. A great tree decoration is any sort of family memorabilia. This could range
