The Smart Mama on CBS’ The Talk

So, accordingy to my sister, I finally made it. I appeared on CBS’ The Talk on January 4, 2011. Woot! I was so excited to be asked to give some tips for going non toxic at home on CBS’ The Talk. I had the pleasure of being on camera with fellow green mama Sara Gilbert, [...]

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 [...]

Green your cleaning: make your own homemade scrub

One of my favorite homemade cleaners is a basic scrub. It is so easy to make – just baking soda.  I use it like you would use Ajax or other hard scrubs. To make a scrub, all you need is baking soda and an essential oil. For scent, you can add any favorite essential oil. For cleaning, I like [...]

Make your own disinfecting spray

Disinfecting Your Home – One Worry, Two Safer Solutions

All of the claims, information, studies, etc., on being green and non-toxic can be overwhelming after awhile.  The conflicting claims are frustrating.  What’s better – organic food trucked in from remote farms or local, but not organic produce?  Should I worry about climate change or pesticide residue when buying lettuce? So, I’m going to start [...]

Smart Mama Simple Tip: Clean & Deodorize the Garbage Disposal

Here’s a simple, quick, cheap and easy way to clean and deodorize the garbage disposal – use vinegar ice cubes.  Just freeze some vinegar in an ice cube tray, and then put a couple in the garbage disposal.  Another option is to use some cut up lemon peel or orange rind.  That works too.  But [...]

Are we cleaning up with a poison?

Do antibacterial products containing triclosan contain a poison to our health and our environment?

Quick Tip to Clean Microwave Without Chemicals

After removing the bowl or cup, wipe down the interior with a damp cloth.  If you have an interior tray, take it out and wipe it down.  The steam from the water will loosen the food particles, and the lemon will add a pleasant fresh smell without any harsh chemicals. {moscomment} Tweet