This is Day 208 of the Green in 365 series! Guest Post by Becca of The Earthing's Handbook: I've been line-drying my laundry for more than 20 years! I started when I was in high school and was concerned about wasting electricity. My family had a nice outdoor clothes dryer (which previously had been used for swimsuits and towels, and the occasional load of sheets on a nice day), but when cold weather came, I couldn't tolerate handling wet clothes outside, so it was just a … [Read more...]
How to Strip Cloth Diapers of Dryer Sheet Build Up {Green in 365}
This is Day 196 of the Green in 365 series! Guest Post by Erin of Diaper HQ I have sympathy for people using cloth diapers who are having leak, stink and/or rash trouble. These issues are, fortunately, totally preventable. Unfortunately, there is SO much to know about cloth diapering, that it can be hard if you don't have someone to guide you in the right direction when you are getting started. Cloth diapering can be so easy if you know what you need to know. There are … [Read more...]
Buying Used and Exercising (Not at the Same Time!) {Green in 365}
This is Day 175 of the Green in 365 series! I have a couple great posts from around the blogosphere to share with you guys today! Photo by GiltGoods/Flickr Today I'm over at Green Your Way talking about one of my very favorite subjects, buying used stuff! Is it weird that I get excited about talking about buying other people's stuff? I just love getting great stuff for a good deal, and being kind to the planet at the same time! From the post: One thing our family … [Read more...]
Preventing Mosquitoes Naturally {Green in 365: Outdoors}
This is Day 169 of the Green in 365 series! By Hilary Kimes Bernstein of Accidentally Green For years I thought that commercial mosquito sprays and citronella candles were the only ways to deter mosquitoes. Then I discovered a host of natural ways to prevent the pesky bloodsuckers. My family tried these techniques last summer. While we don’t live in the deep woods, I did notice that we weren’t bothered by mosquitoes. So we’re repeating the same methods this summer with hope that they’ll … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids Where Their Food Comes From {Raising Healthy Families}
Welcome to Live Renewed for the Raising Healthy Families series! I'm so glad you're here! I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments, and if you'd like to read more about combining green and frugal living, I'd encourage you to check out my Green in 365 series - where I'm posting green living tips, ideas and inspiration for an entire year! Or browse the 31 Days to Green Clean series for tons of information on homemade and non-toxic cleaning! You can also learn more about me and my journey … [Read more...]
How to Make a Living Centerpiece {Green in 365: Spring}
This is Day 92 of the Green in 365 series! By Renee from Joyful Mom: When my son was just an infant a Mom friend came over to visit. She looked with wide eyes at my very small table with a center piece of freshly picked flowers in a thrift store vase, resting on a hand embroidered doily--"you will NEVER be able to have a table like that when your kid gets older!" That moment stayed with me. It worried me. Would I really need to give up a simple yet beautiful table when … [Read more...]
How to Dispose of Chemical Cleaners {Green in 365: Spring}
This is Day 72 of the Green in 365 series! Yesterday we talked about why we should get toxic, chemical cleaners out of our homes, and some of you may be wondering what you should do with those leftover bottles of conventional cleaners. Throw them away? Dump them down the drain? What is the right way to go about it? Here are a few ideas for safely getting rid of your chemical cleaners: • Sell them. I sold most of my leftover chemical cleaners at a garage sale, and I was … [Read more...]
DIY All-Natural Egg Dyes {Green in 365: Spring}
This is Day 71 of the Green in 365 series! By Kim Daly of The Soulicious Life Coloring eggs is a spring tradition across this country, both for those who celebrate Easter and for those of us who celebrate "Happy Spring." Though I've never been a fan of hard-boiled eggs myself (I leave those to SoulDaddy to eat), I am a huge fan of the family time and creativity it inspires. Unfortunately, conventional food dyes and artificial colorings pose a number of hazards. They have … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Get Ready to Garden! {Green in 365: Spring}
This is Day 60 of the Green in 365 series! I have to say that I am very happy that March is here! February is the shortest month of the year, but for some reason it just seems to drag on and on. My kids are stir-crazy and tell me every day they can't wait until it's summer and the weather is nice! And I couldn't agree more. I'm tired of the cold weather, snow and cloudy days. I can't wait to be able to send them outside to play! And I can't wait to get started on my garden … [Read more...]
Green Clean the Microwave {Green in 365: The Kitchen}
This is Day 56 of the Green in 365 series! Our microwaves can get pretty dirty from splatters and spills all over the top, sides, bottom and door of the microwave, and they become harder and harder to scrub off every time we use the microwave. One easy way to keep your microwave clean is to wipe it out after ever time that you use it, or at least whenever you have a spill or splatter. But let's be honest, cleaning the microwave probably doesn't happen that often for most of … [Read more...]
