The other night, as my husband stepped around a drying rack that I had set up in our bedroom, he noted that he hopes we one day live in a house where I have a place to hang my clothes to dry where they won’t be in his way. This brought to mind how, when we were first married, he was surprised that I air-dry my clothes instead of using the … [Read more...] about How to Line Dry Clothes Indoors
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10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Electric Bill
After writing last week’s post about saving money by using appliances other than the oven to prepare meals, I decided to explore some additional ways to reduce electricity consumption and the high bills that come with it. Given our current electricity rates and how often our AC has been running because of the heat, I’m quite concerned … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Electric Bill
Save Money on Your Electric Bill by Avoiding the Oven
I try to avoid using the oven to prepare dinner during the summer months. This is because the whole kitchen gets hot when I use the oven. We’ve been having 100°F temperatures, so our air conditioner is working hard enough without me adding heat from the oven! Electric ovens require a lot of electricity to create this heat, so keeping the … [Read more...] about Save Money on Your Electric Bill by Avoiding the Oven
6 Ways to Go Green with Your Homeschooling
When we first started homeschooling, one of the many things I noticed is that we began going through tons of paper, crayons, pencils, workbooks, and other non-reusable supplies. Because we were figuring out what homeschooling would look like for us, I just rolled with it. However, now that we’re more settled in, I’m actively seeking ways to … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Go Green with Your Homeschooling
Eco-Friendly Approaches to Arts and Crafts for Kids
My kids absolutely love drawing, painting, and completing various craft projects. I love that they love these things! They get to be creative, use their imaginations, and practice fine motor skills when completing arts and crafts. However, there is one thing I don’t like about these activities: the waste. We go through so many pieces of … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Approaches to Arts and Crafts for Kids
The Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Conundrum
One of the most popular posts on my blog over the last six years has been a post about microfiber cloths. I believe readers continue visiting and commenting on that post because microfiber cleaning cloths remain a popular cleaning tool, but they have become increasingly controversial. Some experts laud these cloths as a green cleaning … [Read more...] about The Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Conundrum
5 Reasons Hand-Me-Downs are Awesome
My daughters’ wardrobes are comprised primarily of used outfits. Thanks to the generosity of their grandparents, they each get a couple of brand new outfits each year. However, the vast majority of their clothes are hand-me-downs or items we’ve purchased from consignment stores. When I think of hand-me-downs, my mental images are of … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Hand-Me-Downs are Awesome
Alternatives to Facial Tissues
I feel like my family usually gets a break from runny noses during the summer months, but this hasn’t happened this year. One or more of my kids has had a runny nose since December. Some of these runny noses have been from colds, but many have been from allergies. Regardless of the cause, we’ve been going through ridiculous quantities of … [Read more...] about Alternatives to Facial Tissues
