A couple of weeks ago we talked about places to investigate when your house stinks and the health risks of conventional air fresheners. Today’s post is a lot more pleasant! Whether you want to mask an odor or you want to add a nice scent to your home, there are numerous ways to do this without endangering your family’s health. Here are … [Read more...] about 6 Healthy Ways to Freshen the Air in Your Home
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The Health Risks of Air Fresheners and Home Fragrances
Whether you’re trying to mask an odor or you want to add a pleasant scent to your home, there are a number of air fresheners and home fragrance options available. However, I encourage you to avoid spraying an air freshener or lighting a scented candle until you’ve considered this information. We have to be very careful with air … [Read more...] about The Health Risks of Air Fresheners and Home Fragrances
How to Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
For many years, folks have gathered their unused medications and disposed of them by throwing them in the trash or flushing them down the toilet. These seemed like safe ways to dispose of the medications. However, we now know that neither of these are good options. There are two major concerns when it comes to the disposal of … [Read more...] about How to Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
7 Reasons to Choose Raised Beds for Your Garden
There are numerous approaches you can use when growing fruits and vegetables. We use raised garden beds in our yard, and we’ve found this to be a wonderful approach. There is not necessarily one best way to garden; what’s best will depend on your specific situation. However, if you are thinking about starting a garden in your yard, then … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to Choose Raised Beds for Your Garden
The Surprising Environmental Impact of Clothing
Last year I read a couple of eye-opening articles about how clothing impacts the environment. The impact of the manufacturing of clothing, our use of clothes, and how we discard unwanted items is pretty shocking! We’re causing significant harm to the environment with items as seemingly innocuous as t-shirts. What do I mean by this? Each … [Read more...] about The Surprising Environmental Impact of Clothing
22 Uses for Citrus Peels
Many of us toss the peels in the trash after eating an orange or squeezing juice from a lemon. This is a terrible habit because there are actually dozens of uses for these peels! Not only have these uses reduced the amount of trash I throw out, but I’m discovering that they can help me save money and make my home more pleasant. Ways to … [Read more...] about 22 Uses for Citrus Peels
Things to Consider When Deciding Whether or Not to Cloth Diaper (Part 2)
Last week we began looking at factors that parents should consider when deciding if disposable or cloth diapers are best for their families. We discussed the financial implications of cloth diapering, if cloth diapers are “greener” than disposables, and what it takes to wash cloth diapers. Let’s examine two additional factors today: … [Read more...] about Things to Consider When Deciding Whether or Not to Cloth Diaper (Part 2)
Things to Consider When Deciding Whether or Not to Cloth Diaper (Part 1)
Many couples know what type of diapers they will use before they even become pregnant. They know there is absolutely no way they will use cloth diapers or they feel strongly that cloth is the only way to go. Other couples need to engage in lengthy deliberations before deciding which are best for their families. My husband and I found … [Read more...] about Things to Consider When Deciding Whether or Not to Cloth Diaper (Part 1)
