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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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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
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Well, I have a couple of these in my yard, but the others sound really good too. Will have to ...»
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-...
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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;
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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
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I used to use 4 Tlb's vinegar in my rinse cyle for my babies clothes, by orders of my doctor, ...»
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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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?
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With as many different mops and wipers out there, no need to ever get on your hands and ...»
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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Is there anything that gets collars and cuffs of men's shirts really clean? I have tried every ...»
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 ...»
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Being type 2 diabetic, I eat cinnamon once a day with Brn sugar and slendar mixed together, it ...»
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
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I had one that was about 3 years old and 4 feet by 4 feet. But it got so big that I finally ...»