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You don't even need to use a professional upholsterer when it comes to, say, dining room chairs.
In fact, you could do some of these projects for under $10 by recycling your own clothi...
Excellent!
Baking soda and lemon are also great for scouring.
In terms of scrubbers, I like to reuse what I have.
For instance, those plastic mesh bags that...
Great tip about joining your horticultural society. Another underused but highly effective strategy is to call your county extension: they often offer group classes and will go out of their way to...
Since I made the switch to baking soda and hair teas, my tresses have never looked more luscious!
Detailed recipes on homemade, cheap, non-toxic, soap-free shampoos, conditioners and d...
As far as reusing goes, I don't have any magic tricks up my sleeve: I don't turn water into wine, for instance; but I can indeed turn a wine bottle into a lamp. Fun project:
I suppose you could also refashion scraps or plastic pieces to make one that's not biodegradable...Those plastics which aren't recyclable aren't going to biodegrade in the landfill, so why not make...
Great, great idea, Aya! The etsy samples are very cool, too. Man, I wish I could draw better...
I'm better at cooking: when you make the teas, use leftover pieces of fruit and fruit s...
Ditto on the fresh fruit comment.
For that same confiscation reason, small amounts of nuts and dried fruit are also good to take, and the protein/fat fills me up without making me fe...
You can also write companies directly and ask for coupons. I've done this successfully with a bunch of organic food companies.
Some companies offer coupons thru their web sites. Organic Val...
Coops are awesome. Usually much better than what you even find at Whole Foods. I like to make use of them when I travel.
CSAs (farm shares) are also GREAT ways to save money. You ...
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You don't even need to use a professional upholsterer when it comes to, say, dining room chairs. In fact, you could do some of these projects for under $10 by recycling your own clothi...
Excellent idea! There's another fruit that makes a superb, creamy, luscious one-ingredient ice cream: mamey! Never heard of it? Read more here:
Excellent! Baking soda and lemon are also great for scouring. In terms of scrubbers, I like to reuse what I have. For instance, those plastic mesh bags that...
Great tip about joining your horticultural society. Another underused but highly effective strategy is to call your county extension: they often offer group classes and will go out of their way to...
SustainableSuppers.com has interviews with Eco-conscious chefs in Miami. http://www.SustainableSuppers.com
Since I made the switch to baking soda and hair teas, my tresses have never looked more luscious! Detailed recipes on homemade, cheap, non-toxic, soap-free shampoos, conditioners and d...
What about roaches? Summer's coming up, and they like the heat, especially in apartment buildings with filthy neighbors...
As far as reusing goes, I don't have any magic tricks up my sleeve: I don't turn water into wine, for instance; but I can indeed turn a wine bottle into a lamp. Fun project:
That wallpaper is FANTASTIC! The kitchen gives off simultaneously delicate and sturdy vibes. Beautiful.
I suppose you could also refashion scraps or plastic pieces to make one that's not biodegradable...Those plastics which aren't recyclable aren't going to biodegrade in the landfill, so why not make...
That last sentence should say wish. I got rid of my lithp long ago... ;)
Great, great idea, Aya! The etsy samples are very cool, too. Man, I wish I could draw better... I'm better at cooking: when you make the teas, use leftover pieces of fruit and fruit s...
Stove or oven with extra water or broth. Microwave=dead food. Ideas for more grains (for breakfast) here: http://www.sustainablesupp...
Lovely breakfast ideas - including Grand Marnier French toast -- over at http://www.SustainableSuppers.com The French toast recipe is he...
Good Cleaning recipes over at http://www.EcoMingler.com Also includes recipes for shampoo and conditioner substitutes, for those who want to sto...
Ditto on the fresh fruit comment. For that same confiscation reason, small amounts of nuts and dried fruit are also good to take, and the protein/fat fills me up without making me fe...
Why do people think that people are the only ones who are (and deserve to be) part of their ecosystems?
Maybe they were still under the influence.
You can also write companies directly and ask for coupons. I've done this successfully with a bunch of organic food companies. Some companies offer coupons thru their web sites. Organic Val...
Coops are awesome. Usually much better than what you even find at Whole Foods. I like to make use of them when I travel. CSAs (farm shares) are also GREAT ways to save money. You ...