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Chaya K

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  • This is deodorant.

DIY Baking Soda Underarm Deodorant (!)

I wanted to talk about another use for baking soda: deodorant. I have tested natural and DIY deodorants for years, and almost none of them work. HOWEVER: I found one that works, and it is the simplest of all. The most effective deodorant out there is plain baking soda. Apply baking soda under your arms after bathing. You can even apply it after *not* bathing, because it is so ...»
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Chaya K
Chaya K New York, NY on May 13, 2013
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  • Chervil grows in a clay planter. (Photo: fred_b/Flickr)
  • Caraway is technically a fruit! (Photo: liveandfeel.com)
  • Can you smell this chocolate mint? (Photo: Jade Craven/Flickr)
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6 Unusual Herbs to Plant in Your Spring Garden

I am #itching4spring because I cannot wait to plant my herb garden! These 6 herbs are fragrant and exotic; they can transport ...»
Chaya K
Chaya K New York, NY on Feb 14, 2013
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    Sondra A on Feb 18, 2013
    Well, I have a couple of these in my yard, but the others sound really good too. Will have to ...»
    find a spot for them as well.

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  • Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day All Purpose Cleaner. Learn more: http://www.networx.com/article/we-tested-it-cleaning-with-only-one-pro

We Tested It: Cleaning With Only One Product

Phil Schmidt, a professional DIY manual writer, tested out cleaning his house with only one product. The result of his research? He surmises that you really only need one all purpose cleaner to get the whole house spic-and-span. His all purpose cleaner of choice? Mrs. Meyer's Green Day All Purpose Cleaner in Lemon Verbena scent.

Learn more about his experiment: http://www.networx.com/article/we-tested-it-...

Chaya K
Chaya K New York, NY on Nov 12, 2012
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    Marilyn M on Jan 01, 2013
    How is it in killing germs and viruses? ...»

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  • Bottles and mud are the materials used in this wall at an Earthship community in New Mexico. Photo: KMS Woodworks/Networx.com. 3
  • This beer bottle clock is on display at the Philadelphia International Airport. Photo: waitscm/Flickr 1
  • A beer bottle stuffed with a string of white lights makes for romantic lighting. Photo: nanny snowflake/flickr
  • This is a bottle tree. Photo: redagain Patty/flikr
  • How to cut a beer bottle to make DIY beer bottle votive candle holders
  • This video teaches you how to cut a beer bottle.
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Cool and Crazy Uses for Empty Beer Bottles

Got empties? You could recycle them...or you could: make a vase; make a candle holder; store olive oil; make votive candle holders; make beer bottle oil lamps; make a hummingbird feeder; ...»
Chaya K
Chaya K New York, NY on Nov 13, 2012
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    Mary Ruth on Nov 14, 2012
    Oh no, I will email the photo to you and here is a link to where I found the product photo ...»
    online: @http://www.freixenetusa.com/cordon-negro-brut-extra-dry-sparkling-wine.php I hope this works!

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  • Vinegar is present in all three recipes for DIY fabric softener.
  • Baking soda is in one of the recipes.

3 DIY Fabric Softener Recipes: Vinegar! Baking Soda! Hair Conditioner!

I learned 3 DIY fabric softener recipes from one of my favorite bloggers, Sayward Rebhal. The first: Add vinegar to the rinse cycle of your wash. The second: Mix 6 cups vinegar and 1 cup ...»
Chaya K
Chaya K New York, NY on Nov 19, 2012
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    Audrey on Jun 05, 2013
    I used to use 4 Tlb's vinegar in my rinse cyle for my babies clothes, by orders of my doctor, ...»
    because my son had such sensitive skin. It worked!

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DIY Dish Soap Recipes

Arguably, dish soap is widely available and fairly inexpensive. However, some people are so enterprising, so resourceful, and so ecologically-minded that they make it themselves. If you ...»
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Chaya K New York, NY on Nov 26, 2012
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  • A Swiffer Sweeper. Is it worth creating solid waste to have and use one of these?

Cleaning & Organization: Does anyone out there use a Swiffer?

Do you like it? Do you not like it? Do you have an ecological alternative? Is it the best thing since sliced bread, or could you live without it?
Chaya K
Chaya K New York, NY on Jun 19, 2012
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    Jeanette S on Feb 03, 2013
    With as many different mops and wipers out there, no need to ever get on your hands and ...»
    knees...that is just punishing yourself. I will even wet down a small shop type rag with vinigar (I keep worn kitchen towels, etc in the washroom) and "walk mop" my kitchen. That is using the foot to push it around. Folks, when you get in your 70s, you learn to be VERY creative! It works really well!

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  • The ingredients of my DIY laundry detergent recipe
  • Final product: Powdered laundry detergent!

DIY Laundry Detergent Recipe -- Really Works!

I made laundry detergent from washing soda, baking soda, Borax, and castile soap. Here's the recipe: Now you need to measure with a tin can (just a regular tin can, like the kind that ...»
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Chaya K
Chaya K New York, NY on Jan 13, 2013
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    Paula Englert on Apr 14, 2013
    Is there anything that gets collars and cuffs of men's shirts really clean? I have tried every ...»
    commercial pre-wash product there is, as well as OxyClean in the wash and even bleach. Collars and cuffs still look grimy. Help!!

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  • Photo of cinnamon by Adam Verwymeren courtesy of Networx.com. http://www.networx.com/article/8-household-uses-for-cinnamon

4 Household Uses for Cinnamon

Did you know that cinnamon can be used as an air freshener, a bug repellant, and a mouth wash?

Moth Repellent: Replace foul-smelling mothballs with cinnamon-stuffed sachets. Combine the cinnamon with a handful of other spices, like cloves and bay leaves, and you'll have a moth-free house that smells great.

Ant Repellant: Has an army of ants invaded your home? Apartment Therapy suggests using cinnamon to keep the little critters at bay. Sprinkle the powdered ...»

Chaya K
Chaya K New York, NY on Nov 12, 2012
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    Marie S 7 days ago
    Being type 2 diabetic, I eat cinnamon once a day with Brn sugar and slendar mixed together, it ...»
    works for me. :-)

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Make Your Poinsettias Bloom Year After Year

Poinsettias will bloom year after year if you care for them properly. The Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service published a fantastic, simple chart that details how to make a poinsettia reflower. Simply, in March, remove the flower and cut stems to 6 inches. In June, repot the plant in a larger pot. Then plant it (in the pot) outside. In July, pinch off the lateral shoots. In late August, take the plant inside. From September 20th to December 1st, keep your poinsettia ...»
Chaya K
Chaya K New York, NY on Dec 04, 2012
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    Judy H on Dec 09, 2012
    I had one that was about 3 years old and 4 feet by 4 feet. But it got so big that I finally ...»
    just had to leave it outside and let the Ohio winter take its course because I just didn't have room in the house anymore for such a giant plant! It sure was pretty, though.

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