What’s wrong with natural deodorants? You may be surprised to find aluminium.

Well, the real answer may be that many people find that natural deodorants just don’t work as well. But that isn’t what I was going to talk about in this post. Instead, I wanted to talk about what is in what many consider to be the most natural of all the natural deodorants – the [...]

Non Toxic Homemade Halloween Makeup

Unfortunately, Halloween makeup can contain lots of not so nice chemicals. As you may know, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal government agency responsible for overseeing cosmetics, does NOT conduct itself or require any pre-market testing of cosmetics or cosmetic ingredients. In fact, as clearly stated on the FDA’s website, cosmetic manufacturers are free to use [...]

How To: Homemade Baby or Dusting Powder

Times are tough. No doubt about it. So saving green may be just as important as being green. And if you can use what you got to do both, fantastic!
Baby or dusting powder is super easy to make at home, and may reduce exposure to a toxic chemical IF you are currently using a powder [...]

Demonstrating Homemade Cleaning Recipes on BetterTV

I’ve been absent from my blog for a bit because I’ve been doing some exciting activities to promote my book. One of those exciting activities was an appearance on BetterTV.com to demonstate some homemade cleaning recipes. Here I am demonstrating how to clean your microwave, how to pull up grease stains from carpet, how to [...]

Summer Fun – Homemade Butter with Kids & Marbles

Keeping children entertained during the summer can be frustrating. Whines of “I’m bored . . . ” may drive you crazy, particularly during afternoon thunderstorms.
I previously posted about how to make homemade playdough. Another option to keep kids occupied, with the promise of a treat at the end, is homemade butter. It may sound complicated, [...]

Homemade Cleaning Recipes – Green, Healthy, Non Toxic and Frugal!

The 518Moms blog posted some green cleaning tips from my forthcoming book, Smart Mama’s Green Guide: Simple Steps to Reduce Your Child’s Toxic Chemical Exposure , and since they are some of my favorite tips, I thought I would share the post with you. So check it out for green cleaning tips that are non [...]

Eco Friendly and Frugal Ideas for Easter Egg Hunts

Easter is fast approaching and with it, the all important Easter egg hunt.  Well, all important if you are a kid.  For me, a mom trying to be green, Easter presents a quandry.  Those plastic Easter eggs are pretty much are designed to hold small plastic items that will shortly be tossed – not something I [...]

Make your own disinfecting spray

 
Curious about how to make an easy disinfecting cleaner?  Here’s how to do it from Healthy Child Healthy World.  Skip buying many different conventional cleaners at $4.99 or so each and instead make them from ingredients you find at home.
What you’ll need:

2 cups water (preferably distilled)
up to 3 teaspoons liquid castille soap
1 teaspoon tea tree [...]

Pet care – what to do if your dog has been skunked and options for shampoos

Did your dog get skunked?  Or is he just stinky?  Worried about what is in your pet’s products?  Not only are pet products unhealthy for your pets, they are also unhealthy for you.  For one example showing a potential link between pooch shampoos and autism, read here.
Not to fear, I have a solution for you.  To [...]

Using herbs to repel mosquitoes

Another quick tip if you are going to be outside and barbecueing.   Throw some sage or rosemary on the grill.  These herbs will repel flying insects, including mosquitoes. 
Mosquitoes also like still air, so using a fan or keeping the air moving will keep them out of your house.
While these tips work, keep in mind [...]

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