I am not a fan of stickers or decals on glass, mirrors, or really anywhere other than in a sticker book. Unfortunately, when we moved into our house there was an Apple sticker stuck on the window of my son’s bedroom. It had been there for a good, long while and wasn’t going to come …
Our family goes through at least one loaf of bread per week. Sometimes I’ll bake it, sometimes I’ll buy it at a bakery and transport it home in a reusable bread bag. And sometimes, I’ll just buy the packaged, pre-sliced loaves at the grocery store. No matter how we acquire our bread or pastries for …
Whether you live in a tiny studio apartment, or a larger home with limited counter space, a space saving dish rack is beneficial for all. Who likes looking at a giant dish rack on someone’s countertop anyway? Below I have compiled a list of the 13 best small dish rack options for small spaces. The …
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If you’re like me, you run your dishwasher daily! Dishwashers can be an eco-friendly way to clean dishes as they use far less water than hand washing. According to NRDC, hand washing a full dishwasher’s amount of dishes uses an average of 27 gallons of water. An energy efficient dishwasher uses only 3 gallons. But …
I stopped burning scented candles years ago for a number of reasons. The primary reason is their negative impact on indoor air quality. With that said, I had a handful of partially burned candles in pretty jars that were not really donate-able but certainly up-cyclable. Below, I am sharing ideas for what to do with …
Creating your own DIY foaming hand soap refill might be one of the easiest ways to save money (and prevent excess waste!) in your home. Considering the health concerns surrounding over-use of antibacterial hand soaps, we have started refilling foaming hand soap dispensers with non toxic ingredients easily bought in bulk. DIY Foaming Hand Soap …
No matter how hard I try, the mirror directly above my bathroom sink always ends up with little water splotches every few days. Because of this, I am constantly cleaning my mirror. I used to depend on Windex for the job, but I couldn’t stand the smell. I also wasn’t sure what kind of an …
Yoga is the one form of exercise I have committed to most consistently throughout my adult life. There are so many mental and physical benefits to practicing yoga regularly, and I love that the only equipment needed is a mat. With that said, it’s important to keep that mat in great shape so I clean …
There are few personal care products I appreciate more than non toxic dry shampoo. The thing is, I hate washing my hair. I always have. I find the process of brushing/drying/styling my hair to be cumbersome and time consuming. Any tricks that can help me extend the life of my hairstyle are welcome – especially …
Cleaning the shower is one of my least favorite chores so I have armed myself with a few helpful tools to make the job easier. Whenever it’s time to clean, I grab my bathroom cleaning checklist, my shower cleaning caddy, and of course a shower cleaning brush. Below are some of the best shower cleaning …
My search for the best non-toxic laundry detergent started years ago when I found out that I was pregnant with my son. My husband and I bought our first home around that time and I was determined to furnish, clean, and maintain it with the least toxic, high quality products we could afford. After hours …
If your sock drawer is looking out of control, it might be time to organize your socks. Get rid of mismatched pairs, socks with holes, or socks you simply no longer wear. Once you determine a sock folding technique that works well for you, folding and organizing socks in a drawer should be no problem! …