If You Like Some Green Works Around You…
If ‘going green’ was your New Year Resolution For 2009, we think, we found just the thing for you to make a cool beginning with — cleaning products. We all know how the traditional cleaning products aree full of carcinogens and skin irritants. Not only [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 01:34:43
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Green Holiday Gift Ideas
BUDDHIWEAR APPAREL BuddhiWear was started by a mom entrepreneur and yoga instructor who was tired of the boring organic options out there and wanted ... at www.buddhiwear.com SEVENTH GENERATION CLEANING PRODUCTS Seventh Generation is committed to making products ... to create something that was fashionable, affordable, as well as environmentally conscio [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 05:57:00
Limits
Things have changed a lot in the last few weeks; for instance, ... was relatively filthy. I am now in the process of cleaning it (with the help of Mrs. Meyer, who makes fine cleaning products, and my recent discovery of microfiber cleaning cloths), and this involves [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 04:03:00
Carnival #96 - Pinch Hitting
Greetings! Long story short, I'm jumping in to host the carnival at the last minute before I run out for the store and various other errands ... by making your own cleaning products. This recipe is for homemade dishwasher soap as well as other cleaning products." Ruth presents Camp For Free or Nearly Free! posted at Camping Tips, saying [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 14:52:37
Go Green in 2009: Clean up your act
While we certainly won't advocate wearing your underwear multiple days in a row to reduce the amount of energy and water used for your laundry ( ... : Use eco friendly cleaning products or make your own. Many effective cleaners (vinegar, lemon ... . Greener: Find a line of environmentally-conscious cleaning products, and give yourself an extra [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 18:30:41
Maker Faire Preview: Seeing Green
A "green" car at last year’s Maker Faire from that_other_paper/flickr Maker Faire Saturday, October 18 - Sunday, ... will take place daily and visitors will be taught how to make their own natural cleaning products ... their products, and extolling the virtues of local, sustainable food. Prospective green thumbs can talk [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 21:13:26
5 Organic Childrens Products for the Fall
Image Source: Egg Baby Just in time for the Holiday Season, several childrens clothing outfits offer cute new choices ... clothier even allows you to purchase carbon offsets and a cleaning company adds toy cleaning products ... . While its easy to deny buying products for grownups, its hard to make a kid go through life [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 19:48:00
A la French Maid! 1950s House Wife Cleans The Home… the sexy way.
What is wrong with aspiring to be a 1950s housewife? Some of my dearest friends (yes Emme this includes you) ... French maid costume makes the simple act of house cleaning ... is healthy cleaning products. I discovered these are just as easy to make as they are on the pocketbook [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 04:07:12
Getting back to basics
Make Your Own Cleaning Products Written by Jennifer Lance Published on June 21st, ... cleaning solution with vinegar and water. This homemade window solution is very effective ... of window cleaning. You will find many other uses for vinegar beyond cooking , such as killing weeds [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 20:02:09
Veggie List for January 17th
Meet Mr ... the smell of these products, they worked wonders cleaning stains off my carpet. Finally, you should ... s Eco-Clean Cleaning Products is another small business worth your investigation. If you are making [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 10:27:42
Lifestyle - Solay Simple Makes Cleaning Easy and Eco-Friendly
solay simple cleaning products We’ve all purchased household cleaners that weren’t as effective as their commercials led us to believe, ... of salt. This natural cleaning agent is mixed with additional non-toxic ingredients like purified water ... of green cleaners also includes a fruit and veggie wash, laundry soap, dish soap and glass cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 11:00:00
Green Goals
The Crunchy Domestic Goddess asked us what our green goals are for this year. In 2009, I hope to: Get a new bike and a bike for McKay ... chemicals from beauty products to cleaning products. When I buy new ones, I'm trying to make sure they're ... at the thrift store and then taking it out and reusing the yarn? Much cheaper.Keep up on our car [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 15:44:34
Best As Seen On TV Products
Some of the most popular things to buy are not available in stores and appear on infomercials ... a tackle pack and a book of fishing tips. Many of these types of products are household items, designed to make cleaning the home, faster and more efficient. As seen on TV products include the Zorbeez [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:20:02
Are we having refund yet?
By Kate Sheppard Renewable energy advocates are enthused by Barack Obama's call to double the production of clean, ... making money. Obama has said his stimulus plan would create nearly half a million jobs through clean ... $10 billion into a "National Clean Energy Lending Authority" that could lend to renewable projects [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 08:28:08
Housecleaning 101
Lately I've had TONS of people asking me what cleaning products and cleaning strategies I use ... is cleaning. I don't like to read, do crafts, surf the net, go shopping, or watch TV during the day ... Kitchen Cleaner - Make sure your kitchen cleaner has an antibacterial chemical in it...cause [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 20:54:00
Green Clean
With all this talk about green energy, it makes me wonder if they ever have a product that will help me clean my home in a healthier way for the ... to the burden of the environment. Plus, I don't want to spend so much money on my cleaning bill. After all, I am not filthy rich to be able to afford expensive cleaning services or even be able to buy [more...]
Date: 2008-06-17 09:12:57
More New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners
As the New Year dawns, I encourage pet owners to resolve to improve their pets’ lives in 2009. A happier, healthier pet will make you happy, too ... to evaluate your cleaning products and to replace as many as possible with natural, non-toxic alternatives ... Environment for Pets Cleaning litterboxes or small pets’ cages is no fun for anyone, but it [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 17:00:04
Simple Solutions To Girls Acne Problem
by Zul Rahman Puberty is a challenging times for the teenagers ... a gentle skin care cleanser that is accommodating for all skin types. Be gentle when cleaning ... makeup, make sure to use cosmetics products that contain non-comedogenic ingredients. Products [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 13:35:12
The perfect Christmas gift for your toddler
December 11, 2008 As parents, we think about the best gift to give our kids every Christmas ... recommend that you use only natural cleaning products. Most commercial cleaners can contain a high ... . As for your part, make sure that you clean it yourself – dust-off, disinfect, vacuum off and the like – [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 09:47:44
In the cleaning mood???
It seems like a lot of us are in the cleaning mood lately!! I just read over at Heather's blog, A Place of Quiet Rest, some wonderful recipes for homemade cleaning products!! So if you are in need of cleaning supplies, head on over there, make the cleaner [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 14:59:00
The positives of using Organic mold removers
After you sign the papers and walk into your new investment the first thing you will notice is that clean smell ... natural cleaning products. Does Going Green mean anything to you?one of the main reasons these products ... your hands and is safe to use on any type of material. There are a lot of home cleaners that are making [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 20:45:22
Coming soon to Iran: Gender-segregated cars!
Coming soon to Iran: Gender-segregated cars!: superhamburgeramerica: ... of a slender 30-something in sweats cleaning up carpet stains her adorable toddler makes and being ecstatic that she’s finally found a cleaning product that has enabled her to live the antiseptic suburban [more...]
Date: 2008-10-07 17:43:00
Eureka True Clean | 2961BVZ Most. Useless. Vacuum. Ever.
So this is where I become a total mommy housewife blogger for a brief moment in time because I am pissed off enough to write a product review post ... with this $80 model Eureka True Clean | 2961BVZ: 2961BVZ2HFRNT_big Extra Wide Cleaning Path, Power Brush and Telescopic Self-Cleaning Duster make vacuuming your entire home simple and convenient [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 21:51:01
Island Life: Stocking Up For Winter
In my last post I talked about people stocking up for winter and it got me thinking - did I stock up enough? ... referred to as "the Hell Hole," but we've been working cleaning and neatening to make it a bit less Hellish ... brand products, but it's just easier to refer to things by the name brand here.10 boxes of cereal2 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 01:26:00
Win it Wednesday
Everything Up Close- one Envirosax bag Coffee Beans and Kisses -Gymboree Gymbucks Everything Up Close- starter kit of Better Life natural cleaning products Designs by Vanessa- A handbag by GirlyGirlBags Savings Makes Cents- Entertainment Book Reviewin'" It Up!- $25 Build-a-Bear GC Little People Wealth- $80 in Household Supplies! and don't [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 13:00:03
Household Antibacterial Products and Increased Antimicrobial Resistance
Misuse of antibiotics is the leading cause of emerging antimicrobial resistance — a public health crisis in the making ... 238 households that used either antibacterial or non-antibacterial cleaning products. After one year ... , but now there is evidence that everyday cleaning and hand-washing may also contribute [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 15:02:59
A URL Czar for Google?
A simple idea in a twit. Google should hire someone to beautify their URLs. Seriously would make their products 100 percent more attractive and usable. I'm always cleaning ... State Building: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Empire+State+Building [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 14:11:21
Quick Take: Darling International - Still Dirty Sexy Money
Darling International (DAR) is the only nationwide supplier of rendering and grease trap services to restaurants, butchers, grocery stores, ... used in the production of feed, soaps, chemicals, and bio-fuels; and hides used to make leather goods ... grease trap services (pickup and cleaning), as well as specialized equipment for making the job [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 15:03:52
The latest in the Owens’ house
I don’t usually do random update type posts but since I’ve been so busy I thought I’d humor those of you who were curious (family, etc.) ... and finally I decided on one. Then I had to make 20 or so more of them. The finished product: (personal ... my own house to take care of for 3 weeks I guess I’m making up for it now because I am cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 16:40:42
Stop Living With Dirty Floors
You would be amazed at the amount of dirt you live with everyday ... model vacuum cleaners can make the cleaner difference. How do you choose a floor cleaning product ... vacuums cleaners - keep the heavy duty one downstairs where all the foot traffic takes place and store [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 23:41:50
Links to make it yourself products.......
Homemade shaving cream......... http://badhuman.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/homemade-shaving-cream-yeahthats-right/ kid safe cleaning products..http://thereformedpirate.blogspot.com/2009/01/good [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 22:50:00
Manufacturer Takes Aggressive Steps To Make U.S. Plant More Efficient
U.S. Products, manufacturers of professional floor, carpet, restoration, and auto detailing/ cleaning equipment, ... , the Advantage Series of extractors and hard surface cleaners. The line includes many of the features ... development. About U.S. Products a Nilfisk Advance Company U.S. Products has been manufacturing carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-07-07 13:32:00
40 steps on the personal path to green
A few weeks ago, I asked readers, "If a friend decided they wanted to do something about the environment, ... products that are only made of things they can pronounce. Make your own non-toxic household cleaning ... is something that you really need. Understand the impact of the products that you buy [more...]
Date: 2008-08-26 07:00:00
Eco-Me Giveaway Closed
Eco-me is giving 2 lucky readers a sampling of products! ... do-it-yourself kits that are good for you and the environment, too. We created a line of cleaning kits to help people make their own natural, non-toxic, chemical-free products. In March of 2005 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 02:27:01
Companies that Carbon Offset
I have been doing carbon offsets of various sorts for 2 years now, trying to make sure my family is carbon neutral or better ... Homegrown Foods Stoneyfield Farms Seventh Generation (we buy lots of their paper and cleaning products) An Inconvenient Truth Here is the list from Carbonfund.org. There are, quite wonderfully [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 17:09:39
Resolution Reinvention
Every January 1st, we make a pile of resolutions that we break before Valentine’s Day. This year is going to be different, really ... of environmentally friendly cleaning products including Free & Clear Natural Dish Liquid and Ruby Grapefruit & ... , and turn down our thermostat in the winter. It is time to take the next step and start cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 15:16:16
“Healthy Child, Healthy World” December 19, 2008
A few months ago, I read the book “Healthy Child, Healthy World: Creating a cleaner, greener, safer home” by Christopher Gavigan. It’s a very helpful resource for information on making your home non-toxic and healthy by looking at plastics, toys, personal care products, cleaning supplies, and home furnishings. Many specific [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 16:23:29
Bissell Pet Hair Vacuum Solves The Problem
We usually think about the quality shampooers Bissell makes when we hear about this company and its products ... it easy to use these machines to clean carpet, floors and upholstery. And Bissell offers huge variety ... and reach to those difficult places. The people that will appreciate the wonders of this carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 16:09:06
Can you live without plastic with preschoolers?
I'm always impressed with people who make a conscious effort to abandon the plastic habit ... - particularly a drastic one - there's going to be a significant cash outlay. New toiletries or cleaning products. Paper (which I didn't even know existed) or cloth diapers. Stainless steel sipppy cups or water [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 13:35:00
Homemade Cleaners
Instead of buying cleaning products at the grocery store, why not make your own. [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 16:51:40
More breaking news regarding Non toxic cleaning products
Almost all new home owners have experienced that brand new house fragrance. Starting over in a new living environment is also a great experience ... these natural mold remover. Who would of ever thought that a natural rust removers will take care of rust ... away at your hands. There are a lot of home cleaners that are making their way to everyones [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 19:57:16
Great Green Giveaway: Ecostore USA
What better way to start the second full week of the new year than with a great review and giveaway for some helpful green home and beauty ... -based household cleaning products are as effective as the leading supermarket brands, and their body ... and plant-based ingredients (making it ideal for washing your and your children’s clothing-no chemical [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 08:38:18
Yes to Carrots: More Pampering Mom Oct 10th
I am a shampoo hound. I think I have mentioned that before. Anything that has to do with me, in the bathroom, in the water, alone….I’m game ... the light ended, because it had heavy duty cleaning. When you got out of the shower, it really did make ... to producing high-quality and affordable products that truly [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 01:46:08
Give the Gift of Clean
Wouldn’t it be great if you could give your friends and family a present that would keep their homes permanently clean and non-toxic? ... containers, a stainless steel water bottle, organic cookies, coupons for green home products ... the importance of making smart green decisions in the home, a soy candle, non-toxic all-purpose cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 01:21:11
Here’s to a Healthier 2009 for the Planet
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, I set goals of things I want to get better at each year ... with more environmentally friendly alternatives when they needed replaced. 3. Reduce the amount of toxic products used to cleaning our home. 4. Grow some of my own food. 5. Reduce the amount of garbage [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 16:49:55
How Getting Nothing Done Can Make You More Productive
Photo by iBrotha Have you ever spent a whole day doing absolutely nothing, either for productivity or pleasure? ... from an hour of ‘working meditation’ each day, hoovering floors and cleaning toilets to keep [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 11:27:18
Talkin' Trash
I know I feel better when I start reading blogs again and start feeling all activist-y ... up to. Fascinating.That led to talk about making your own non-toxic cleaning supplies and how ... is not the same as solving the problem.The green revolution in products is an interesting first step [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 18:46:00
Mite Nix - Allergy Free Home
More info… Make indoor areas healthy with herbal allergy relief product Are you tired of fighting asthma and ... . 3. No amount of cleaning can ever get rid of them all. Our Allergy Relief Spray deconstructs proteins ... it on mattresses, pillows, upholstered furniture, carpets and rugs, floor underlay and draperies. [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 06:45:52
13th Blogathon Prize: Mama Goes Green
New to SITS? Welcome!! Go read this to get started. Oh ladies. I (Tiffany) just purchased from the next amazing shop! ... is really important to us.Especially if they are offering great products to care for your family! I purchased the Non-Toxic Cleaning Set and a Twist Euro Sponge. To make it even better [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 00:02:12
Mazda Kiyora Concept Makes Waves
Kiyora Concept Rumor has it that as spacey as this concept looks, its design points to a future city car from Mazda, due out in 10 years or so. The Kiyora (Japanese translation: clean and pure) may not look production feasible, but beneath its wave-like exterior are several innovations that are or will soon be employed [more...]
Date: 2008-10-12 13:01:01
