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DIY Earth-Friendly Wedding Invites: Green Video
August 19, 2008
For all those Eco Brides out there . . . learn how to make unique earth-friendly wedding invitations that only look expensive.Olive Complexion: Go Green
July 16, 2008
Your grandma probably washed her face with soap, slathered on some Pond’s cold cream and called it a day. Facial beauty routines have since become considerably more complex – and involve considerably more cash outlay and plastic packaging. We often fall for clever copywriting and pretty boxes, the results of which come flying out every time the over-stuffed bathroom cabinet is opened. But you might not need all those moisturizers and serums and...
Repel Mosquitoes Naturally: Go Green
July 2, 2008
While it is generally accepted that natural methods of repelling mosquitoes are not as effective as DEET for example, they do minimize the problem. And given the downside of DEET, we’re OK with a few bites. If you’re getting ready to camp for the holiday weekend, get your natural artillery ready! 1. Fill a spray bottle with six ounces of water and fifteen drops of either citronella, cedarwood or eucalyptus essential oil. Spray exposed skin...
Natural Home Remedies for Sunburn: Go Green
June 21, 2008
It was a bright and sunny day…Saturday…a lovely day for the beach, the park, a bike ride – getting out into the sun, absorbing some Vitamin D, relaxing. You know the lovely drill. Then BAM! You start to sting. Your skin is starting to look pink, but it’s over and you know it. The burn is just starting to surface but the damage has already been done. Sunburn. Drats.
Never fear…you likely have what you need at home to treat that burn. Try...
Meet The Priors: Green Home
May 20, 2008
The introduction of electronics recycling stations only highlights the problem of all the disposable hardware in our world. Busted monitor? Buy a new one! PDA lose all your contacts? Better upgrade! Drop your cell phone in the bathtub? Just head to the mall and re-up your contract. Not so fast – The Priors, a family in the UK, have set up a website so you don’t have to constantly spend more money and glut up the landfills with plastics that...
Stick a Cork in it: Recycle This!
May 14, 2008
Now this is the kind of recycling anyone can get behind: Step 1 is "Drink 180 bottles of wine (adults only)."
That's right, it's time to start collecting those wine bottle corks when you recycle the wine bottles, and then put them to good use. If you're feeling ambitious, you're going to make a decorative yet functional cork board. The rest of the directions are here.
For those who prefer emptying wine bottles to getting crafty, how about...
Make Your Own Air Fresheners: Green Tips
December 31, 2007
I have to admit I’ve never been one for air fresheners. I’m too cheap (and too chemical-averse) to bother. But the holidays always inspire me...all those cookies baking in the kitchen, the hot apple cider simmering on the range. A moment later I think to myself, “Hey! i can do that!”. I can have sweet smelling rooms without having to buy chemicals designed to hide odors.
Here’s an easy, environmentally-friendly tip: put a half teaspoon
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