Home & Garden

A lot of people are interested in making changes in their home products to be more green.  Goodguide was put together by a group of academics and technologists and it uses algorithms to rate everyday products

I gave my sons one of these cars from Sprig Toys for Christmas and they are great.  They are made out of recycled wood and reclaimed plastic (although they feel like they are all plastic) and use kid power

Once the presents are opened and the dust settles, rethink throwing away all that wrapping paper.  What else do you do with it you ask?  Reusing it is one solution!  Boxes can be reused to package

Have you ever been in a huge parking lot, and forgotten where you parked your car?  You try your car remote, but the parking lot is too huge, and your car too far away to catch the signal.  The solution

Imagine your baby or child's photo with Santa on a U.S. postal service stamp. Or how about a family picture in your Christmas best wear? Yes, it's possible now through this website. It's simple and

If you are looking for ways to introduce your little ones to recycling, you can easily get them involved with the holiday decorating.  This site will give you ways to use items from your recycle bin, junk drawer

I only bring my lunch to work occassionally, so I'm not in the habit of grabbing it in the morning.  In the mornings I'm always rushing, so naturally I usually forget to bring the delicious lunch

I can't express how much I love my new hypo-allergenic down alternative comfortor. It feels exactly like the one we had at the New York Club in Times Square, New York. I searched many stores to find the right

I recently read somewhere, I forget where, that if you smell roses while you are sleeping, you have nicer dreams than if you smell rotten eggs. I've always had bad dreams and nightmares, so I dug out a bottle

Ok, if you are still using expensive, potentially toxic laundry soap, you've got to check out Charlie's.  Charlie's soap is a laundry/all purpose cleaner that I swear by, and here is why.  I

This is a simple idea that could work for any aged kids (ok, not babies)... But it has changed our household radically!  After dinner, my family (2 kids ages 4 and 6) all work together to clean the kitchen

Did you know that BBC online offered free language lessons?  Find out more about this, and 22 other things and services that you can get for free from this article.  The article is from the Real Simple

When we bought a front loading washer for its efficiency and energy saving attributes, we soon heard that mold was one of the most common problem with front loading washers. If you have made a commitment to become

Alonovo is a great website that allows you to check where a company stands on issues important to you (like fair-trade, and the environment) before you shop with them.  It calls itself the "social values

Remember AOL, the online service provider?  It has been ages since I heard about them.  Anyways, that is not the point.  When researching for another article that I was writing, I found this blog

If your house is anything like our house, we have too much candy!  With 6 of the 7 kids Trick or Treating, you can only imagine how much candy we have, and the sad part is that we only went down a few small

More and more people are getting eco-friendly and replacing their plastic shopping bags with reusable bags.  And more and more stores are getting hip to the idea.  But don't forget another great source

What a difference our kids are making in our home energy bill!  I called our electric & gas company, obtained our household usage for each month for the past 3 years.  I put everything on an excel

  Do You know...?· Americans use an average of 300 - 700 plastic bags per year. If everyone in the United States kept their bags for 1 year, and tied them together in a giant chain, the chain would

A few years ago I moved into a place built in 1920 with the wallpaper to show for it.  The paper had to go but I didn't want expensive, smelly and toxic chemical in my home or my lungs.  Then I heard

I hope you didn't think clothespins were just for hanging clothes on a line! This creative article provides many uses for clothespins, such as chip clips, magnetic memo holders, bulletin board accessories, kid's

This is so interesting-this article tells what kind of firewood is best, worst and in between for heating your home this winter. It explains hardwood and other woods, and has a chart you can print out and hold onto

Are you ever at loss for decorating ideas?  Look no further; Rate my space by Home and Garden T.V. has an endless amount of decorating ideas.  Whether it is dressing up your kitchen with a bistro theme

Homemade bug spray is easy to make and use.  Just fill a small spray bottle with about a cup of vodka (yes, the kind people drink).  Any brand will work; I use the cheap stuff because it's only

Carting around two kids and a dog my car can often smell less than pleasant.  Store bought air fresheners can be expensive, and not good for us or the environment.  Here is a quick, easy, and inexpensive

Every now and then, water pipes have a tendency to sprout little leaks that will require a plumber to service.  The difference in the cost of plumber service is whether or not the job is an emergency. 

Going green is not a fad anymore, it is on its way to becoming our normal life.  And going green, and becoming eco-friendly doesen't have to ruin Halloween. This very informative blog lists tons of ideas

October is energy awareness month and a time when many people's bills go up as the heat goes on. Many of us have made the leap to CFLs in our house, but have you thought about your outdoor lights?  Use

I heard a statistic a little while back that after a few years over half of your pillow's bulk is dust mites.  Ewww!  That was the ammunition I used to finally get my notoriously frugal husband to

If you are considering remodeling or updating your bedroom check out these "green" tips. Some of the suggestions seem obvious but serve to remind us that there are simple things we can do within our homes

Going green is slowly becoming much cooler (no pun intended) but some people still have the view of a green mom as a hippy woman in a burlap sack in the woods who smells.  Just check out www.figandsage.com

It's that time of year where the heat is starting to get turned on again-at least in Michigan it is.  Here at my home we have a wood stove which primarily use to heat the house.  Last year my husband

I have found an excellent use for outgrown clothes, toys and books that have accumulated at our house.  I donate them to an elementary school in our city where the majority of the student

Two kids, one husband and a dog = a house that doesn't always smell as fresh as I would like it too.  But I found this great way to make my house smell incredible while doing something that needs to get

A couple weeks ago I was in a hurry to get out the door.  As I rushed around getting everyone dressed, I quickly got tired of pushing my hair out of my eyes.  "Oh wait!" I thought, "There

Ok, I will admit it, I have rust stains in my tub, toilets and sinks.  I know it's not my fault but I still want them to sparkle like the day they were installed.  I also want to use only household

I REALLY, really need to buy some of these collars for my dogs from this cool company.  I just adore the look of them and the website is so fun to navigate! Dublin Dog will be a stop on my list

When my baby was little I bought the Gerber baby food in the plastic containers. Then I realize that I could make my own baby food and reuse the little containers. It worked so well and was way cheaper. After babyhood

The next time you have a dinner party or open house, try these unique ideas for votive candle holders: Using a paring knife and a melon baller, cut out a small whole in an apple at the stem.  Place the votive

Good Housekeeping has some great information on pruning and maintenance plans for your garden.  They even have some instructions on starting a compost pile.  Check out their helpful information at www.goodhousekeep

I've found a great company that helps me to get rid of all those used cds and dvds I have piled up over the years.  The Women-owned "Back Thru The Future" company is a great place to send your

When I was out today, I stumbled upon a craft fair here in Charlotte, NC.  There were several vendors, but one that stood out to me was Tiffany Jones, artist.  I really love the vibrant colors she uses

I pride myself on figuring out how to make things, use things, cook things, etc at home and by hand.  Now I've found a great website to give me ideas and suggestions!  Self Sufficient-ish website

I've always been a huge fan of mason jars, not for canning but for decorating! The jars are charming and are fun to use.  Here is a list of creative ways to use them. Vases:  I love to fill

You can turn any home into a haunted house for Halloween by adding the right Halloween decorations. Here are simple do-it-yourself suggestions for Halloween decorations that you, your family, and the neighbors will

I have been searching discount stores for sheet separates with minimal luck. While searching online, I stumbled on this site and couldn't believe the prices.  They are a clearance outlet so they

We've been fortunate to have been given some amazing quilts from family members over the years.  My goal is to preserve these little handmade treasures for my girls to enjoy into adulthood. This is how

Some favorite Earth-friendly pet websites             www.naturpet.com             www.honestkitchen.com

After searching online, I've found a great website on which you can purchase earth-friendly items like:  fitness, bath, body, allergen control,and water quality supplies. My favorite so far is the hemp

Instead of purchasing vinyl or plastic shower curtains that may emit chemicals and are non-biodegradable, purchase shower curtain made with hemp.  Help curtains do get wet, but they won’t let the wetness