Grateful, yet Longing
We had the most beautiful Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. Roast duck w/ rye, apple, prune & pecan stuffing. Tangerine & walnut braised green beans ... that would decorate the carpet and me pulling out the steam cleaner at the end of the meal. (Why in the world do people put carpet in dining rooms?)Last night I checked a few blogs and discovered new [more...]
Date: 2008-11-28 17:01:00
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Decor - Reclaiming Sustainable Style
Former Sunset Magazine Staff writer Bridget Bradley has written enough home improvement books to know where to go to ... and towels; vinyl-free wallpaper with non-toxic ink; pretty upholstered sofas and chairs; Green Sleep and Savvy Rest organic mattresses and even non-toxic home cleaners. There's a line of locally [more...]
Date: 2008-08-12 11:00:00
Giveaway: Taste of Green Gift Bag
Goodies for Mom is again participating in the EcoBlog Tour as we bring you reviews and news of new eco-friendly products and services ... - 20 oz. Green Stainless Steel Bottle 1 - Spray Bottle of Natural All-Purpose Cleaner -1 - Lime (light [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 03:20:00
Living with less Waste
Recently I enjoyed reading the article "Put you life on a diet" by Misty M. Lees ... out) and then added some more in (in green) so that the list contains 50 things that our household ... fewer household cleaners. Try soap and water, baking soda, or vinegar instead.Make your own safer [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 04:09:00
You Just Can’t Have Enough Green Cleaning Products
No matter how much you want to go green, there may be times when you don’t feel you have that option ... a shower cleaner, bathroom cleaners, glass cleaners, and even carpet cleaners. Other products ... from natural ingredients. Their line of household cleaners are all water based, with several plant [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 01:07:58
Simple Living - Introduction
We live in a world of consumerism. Everyday I spend my money on things I want, rather than being thrifty and spend only on things I need ... with your baby. I’m looking into natural, green cleaning and starting to incorporate them in our house to replace these chemical cleaners.-To cook nutritious food from scratch – prepared processed food [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 02:14:00
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
Beazer Homes “Print & Win” - 2009 Toyota Prius
Click Here To Enter Now! Click Here For Official Rules Prize(s): Scrambled Image Game Prize: (1) GRAND PRIZE: 2009 Toyota Prius. ARV: $25,000 ... Starter Set that includes Method foaming hand wash, dish soap, APC spray, Tub + Tile spray, and All Floor Cleaner. ARV: $24.each. (100) THIRD PRIZES: Diane McDilda book (365 Ways to Live Green). ARV [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 16:14:46
EcoCloth: Special “green” microfiber cleans with water
EcoCloth: Special “green” microfiber cleans with water July 22nd, 2008 | Category: ... : Spritz with some smelly glass cleaner, wipe up with paper towels. Whole forests have probably ... sump screen projection kitchen cabinets amp kits closet net book jewelry garage Plants projector hair [more...]
Date: 2008-07-22 17:49:00
You are probably not surprised he is on the list either but he was a pioneer in bringing green issues to the forefront ... , porcelain, counter tops and cupboards, linoleum, plastics, wood, leather, stainless steel ... cleaner. It is made from extracts of pine, de-acified citrus, maize, fermented sugar cane roots [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:07:17
It’s a Green Christmas! Giveaway #13
It’s a Green Christmas! Giveaway #13 Author: Super-Mommy 14 Dec Today’s giveaway is a cool one ... Cleaner Miracle Cleaner. I have a bottle that I have been using for a few days now, and I am lovin’ ... ! Also great for all of those hard-to-clean spots including carpet stains, rust/hard water stains [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 13:37:56
slap 'green' on it and go
If you're like us, you've probably noticed that every company seems to be promoting their wares as green these days, ... all-natural”, “environmentally-friendly”, and “earth-friendly.”Sin of Irrelevancee.g. CFC-free oven cleaners ... from water bottles that 'help save the planet' to disposable household cleaning cloths that 'save [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 14:36:00
2009!… and 10 simple ways to go green!
HaPPy NeW YeaR!!! A new year has arrived and I hope your celebration was great, green and safe! ... be cheaper too. Maybe even consider a CSA. Buy less or NO commercial cleaners. Vinegar and baking soda [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 07:19:38
Clean and Green
James Stevenson, Pinellas County Extension Educator, Urban SustainabilityOK, cleaning the home is not really everyone’s favorite job, ... cleaners contain substances that can lead to a potentially harmful indoor environment.According ... that the air in industrial cities, perhaps it is time to consider protecting our indoor environment [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 12:00:00
Don’t buy: Borrow everything from toys to textbooks
Yes, you can buy eco-products, or even better, buy used to go green ... to lend…. Home Depot’s Tool Rental generally has a more readily available selection; I rented a steam cleaner from there recently. Beyond these borrowing opportunities, there are lots of exchange [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 21:17:23
Conserving Water With Green Irene
Photo by DGMiller777 Green Irene is a company dedicated to greening the world one home at a time! The owners of Green Irene founded the company because saving money, energy, and water makes sense, and using non-toxic cleaners and creating a healthier environment seems like a no-brainer [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 03:45:38
The Green Clean that Works
If “greening your life” was an eco-resolution on your list for 2009, a great first step is to green your cleaning products. Conventional cleaning products contain carcinogens and skin irritants and their run-off ... to the cleaners we grew up with, so that’s why we’re so excited to see a trusted household name [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:00:57
LA's First Green General Store
Over in Valley Village, a new store has opened on Laurel Canyon Blvd ... , kitchen gear, cleaners, furniture and more (a light sampling of products is below). An additional bonus [more...]
Date: 2008-06-28 01:40:57
Housecleaning the green way
Spring is the traditional time for a thorough spring clean ... , then rinse well with warm water. Many drain cleaners contain sulphuric acid, which literally eats away at anything organic blocking the drain. This means the tiniest drop of these cleaners on your skin [more...]
Date: 2008-07-06 00:04:57
Five Common Carpet Myths Debunked
Five Common Carpet Myths Debunked Posted by Cynthia Hash under For Buyers, For Sellers, General Information, Success, Real Estate Trends, Service, ... cleaners generally get the best results. Myth 3: Carpet is outdated and boring. Fact: Carpets come ... like chocolate or mint green. Many consumers use a mix of carpet, hardwood and tile in their homes. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 16:53:05
STREAK FREE Glass Cleaner
Hi this is Dan Dillon talking to you today about Streak Free isn’t your ordinary glass cleaner that you’ll find on the store shelves or at the ... Fresheners Facility Maintenance & Safety Supply Floor and Carpet Care Green Cleaning Products & ... the name Streak Free. So Streak Free is great for numerous amounts of tasks such as cleaning bathrooms [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 18:01:53
GET Green - Organic Car Care
Green seems to be everyone’s favorite color now-a-days ... . In my experience with this 5-Pack of cleaners, it works as well or better than many other car care [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 13:01:55
Preparing Your Home for the New Year, the Green Way
Photo by re-modern.com I’ve never been big on making New Year’s resolutions ... s no excuse to use traditional cleaners. We like to use Dr. Bronner’s pure castile soaps both for baths [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 18:12:38
The green bathroom: a guide
Drains Your drains can be kept open, clean and odour-free without the use of corrosive drain cleaners ... and Tile Most commercial tile cleaners do more harm than good because many contain chlorine ... spot for a few hours before rinsing. For mould and mildew, rub tiles and grout with a cloth which [more...]
Date: 2008-07-05 23:57:04
Green Questions for You
Given the whole "go green" atmosphere that is so pervasive these days:How much/what kinds of food do you buy that are organic?Do you use natural/organic cleaners? Personal care products?Do you recycle? If so, how much ... all natural cleaners for just about everything now and I have to admit that it's hard [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 18:24:00
Green, Green, and More Green
"You've been meaning to do it -- start a compost pile, buy recycled paper, trade in that pollution-spewing gas guzzler for a cleaner, more fuel-efficient model -- but you've never quite gotten around [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 07:33:54
Jolly Green Planet Organic Lawn Care
If you’re like most people these days, you’re probably trying to buy organic foods and all-natural cleaners to reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals and pesticides. But did [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:40:31
Green Stuff
This past week I wrote about green living on my Rightcolor.net site. I want to share it here as well and add some things to it ... we will all be living a cleaner lifestyle which will help in keeping us disease free. solar lighting ... conservation, and recycling. The array of products are amazing from cork, carpet and backing, hardwoods [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 04:33:34
Another Look at Some Green Homemade Products
When it comes to Going Green, there are a lot of things to consider. Where do I start? What products should I buy? What can I do in my own home? ... from the refrigerator and drains. A little baking soda added to some hot water will also get rid of carpet stains ... . Baking soda can be used for a wide variety of purposes, such as carpet cleaners, laundry [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 05:05:02
Green Cleaning is Safer and Cheaper
Most commercial cleansers contain harsh chemicals, such as bleach and ammonia, which irritate the eyes, skin, and lungs ... recommended, use of vinegar on grout can weaken it. Use sparingly. Oven Cleaner: Earth Easy has a terrific recipe for an all-natural oven cleaner that uses nothing more than baking soda, salt, and [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 12:00:04
Best Picks in BBQ Tools
By Jason Greening When you're looking for BBQ tips, you might want to start with some advice about the accessories that will make the experience more ... , spray it with oven cleaner and scrub it over a large sink. Oven cleaner is a lot easier to use ... experience the next time, since any oven cleaner used on a grill has to be thoroughly removed [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 16:05:23
Get Crafty: How green is your clean?
If I asked you how you know something is clean, what would you say? I have always judged cleanliness first and foremost by smell ... seemed to be making the switch to healthier, all-natural cleaners. Which usually, goes hand-in-hand ... was born, suddenly I found myself worrying and questioning all these cleansers, cleaners, detergents [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 21:06:17
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
Go green when dry cleaning says CaymanMama.com Press Release Service
A carcinogen called perchloroethylene is used during the dry cleaning process and has been reported to have harmful effects on both dry cleaner ... , that means sending the Calvin Klein and Gucci suits off to the dry cleaners for a heavy starch ... to get that sauce stain out of your favorite party dress is recycled, the captured by-product of various ind [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 21:58:23
Green Door Wish List for January 2009
Green Door prepares women and men with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental illnesses to work and live in the Washington, D.C. community ... in the Clubhouse really needs a vacuum cleaner to keep their unit in tip top shape.Bertha had to throw ... donating.We are in desperate need of a Commercial Refrigerator and Freezer for the Clubhouse [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 22:43:00
Safe and Green Cleaning
With more people turning to natural alternatives, Janese Botham and her husband Larry have launched a range of non-toxic, ... drinkable (although we wouldn’t recommend it), making Safe Care Clean the ideal household cleaner to use ... to be used on any surface including wood, upholstery and delicate LCD monitors. Initially, Janese [more...]
Date: 2008-09-11 17:43:29
Green Holiday Gifting
Fellow sales leader Moyra shared the poem below with me. She thought it was too darn cute - she said Larry Jolly wrote it ( ... , Go with a gift that's NOT like the rest. You can give them a whole house of safe cleaners to use, And help them ... you will get Cleaners safe for you, your home and your planet. As you know, our quest is to provide [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 12:08:56
Let Your Kids Clean: BasicH2 Organic Concentrate
Young children like to be helpful, and I don’t want to discourage their desire to imitate my house cleaning ( ... . Related posts on green cleaning: Charlie’s Soap is the Non-Toxic Cleaning Miracle Make Your Own ... disclosure of ingredients because, “We do not list the specific ingredients for all of the cleaners [more...]
Date: 2008-07-10 15:09:26
Tis’ the Season to Be Clean (and Green)! Part 1
My husband absolutely insists on having a clean house. I, on the other hand, am not as keen on the actual process of cleaning ... and protect most hard surface floors, strengthening the floor and leaving a streak-free, shiny finish ... table very soon). Perfect Planet is Weiman’s environmentally friendly line of cleaners designed [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 06:33:30
Green Team
There is not much to write about these days. The cold spell in Chicago has me thinking about moving down south ... have switched to Earth friendly lubes, bike cleaners and de-greasers from Pedro's and Phil Wood for use in our shop. We sell these products as well.We use the Omega Ultrasonic parts cleaner for our drive [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 21:18:00
It May Market Organic Alternatives, but Is Your Cleaner Really Greener?
Alternatives to Dry Cleaning However strong the smell, though, he wanted the antidote to be gentle on the planet. Mr ... -cleaning stores have increasingly sprouted signs reading “organic” or “green,” as environmentally conscious consumers look for alternatives to traditional dry cleaning and its use of the solvent [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 04:51:40
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
8 Ways to Green Your Commute
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the average American spends 100 hours commuting to work each year ... your waste (translation: a cleaner car). You may also be eligible for a discount at the local coffee ... . Sunlight can also cause damage to your interior, such as cracking leather seats and spreading [more...]
Date: 2008-08-11 07:03:43
Review: Baby Girl Products (contest and review, 29th)
When I was searching for things that would be neat to have for our green month here at Momdot, my Mom told me about a couple of local girls (in the Tampa area) that had created these all natural, non chemical, earth friendly cleaning ... a glass cleaner and an all purpose cleaner at my house for myself to review! What service [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 19:45:56
Green College Spotlight: Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY
Binghamton University was recognized by the Princeton Review as one of 11 colleges in America that reached the highest score possible, 99, ... management of precious natural resources. Binghamton University – officially known as the State ... cleaners. Students have also participated in energy conservation contests, including one between [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 11:00:52
Can Carpet Cleaning be Green or Eco Friendly?
A little bit of a departure from my usual spiritual musings, but an important topic none-the-less ... the last week, I've called the rental office back to inquire about the carpet cleaner and was told it was a small business that cut the complex a good rate for a standard carpet cleaning.OK, something [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 23:53:00
Natural Cleaning
Today's living simply theme is natural house cleaning. The DH and I made the switch to natural cleaners over the past several years ... masking scent. Unfortunately, for those with chemical sensitivities, it's much more serious ... home-cleaning recipe? Please share!Clean and Green: Natural Homemade House CleanersEartheasy*Image [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 13:42:00
LEED V.3 Gives Priorities To Climate Change, Energy Efficiency
Myriad Of Industries Can Benefit From Green Tech In Queens, PepsiCo Bottles With Its Own Steam ... In Queens, PepsiCo Bottles With Its Own Steam WSJ Slams Dell Over Carbon Neutral Claim ... Philips’ Dramatic Move Into LED Lighting Dry Cleaners Use ‘Perc’ Altnernative, Recycled Coat [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 22:30:07
Decor - How Green Is Target Really?
That big red bullseye - it's right there and it's beckoning ... , and all new stores are built using low-VOC carpet, adhesives, sealants and paint. In addition ... cleaners and recycled paper goods. The problem is that, although their web site features an eco [more...]
Date: 2008-07-22 12:00:00
Three Green Tech Startups Offer Unique Business Plans For Electric Cars, Alternative Fuels And Energy For Industry
The alternative-energy revolution was chugging ahead at the AlwaysOn Venture Summit on Wednesday, ... can generate all the energy the US needs, says Bob Fishman All claimed they would make for a cleaner world ... and steam for industrial processes or electric turbines. Small mirrors, controlled by software, concentrate [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 21:31:48
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