DIY organic laundry detergent for high efficiency washers

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When you live in a eco-friendly home you want to do all you can to cut the harsh cleaning chemicals, energy inefficient appliances, and non recyclable materials out of your home because you truly care for the welfare of our planet and because you will passing this Earth down to your children. However, if it’s not enough for you to just recycle, or to just eat organic and local, or just use gentler and more organic cleaning products, then keep reading. I’m going to teach you to make your own…

Tea: what it can do for you and why you should drink it

Breville tea maker, teavana cherry bark tea

I am a tea lover and can swear by some of the greater benefits of tea drinking and why  it can not only support your body with things like healthy immune function, but give you a better digestive system, healthy skin and better overall health. Tea, green and white versions in particular, offer so much more than improvised energy levels.

Save some blue and green with a rain shower head

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One of the best things about summer is a summer rain. Running, dancing, splashing through the warm rain is one of the most fun memories about childhood. But what if you could take that perfect warm rain into your shower every day? And what if while enjoying a shower that felt as good as a summer rain you could be saving water and money? Upgrade your shower head to a rain shower head and you can make this fantasy a reality.

How to make your home a green paradise

tomato cages, window garden box

You can easily make your home a garden and green paradise by placing plants everywhere. There’s something so nostalgic about having a backyard garden for me because it reminds me of the time when I used to plant tomatoes in my granny’s home. Then we would look forward to having some fresh tomato and mozzarella salad, handpicked by us!

Keep your clothes clean and your planet green

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One of the most energy inefficient chores we do once a week is wash and dry our clothes. Many washing machines and dryers use more water, electricity, and time then they actually need to get your clothes clean and dry. This waste of resources and power is bad for Mother Earth and its reeking havoc on your water and power bills. Eco-friendly consumers unite; it’s time to upgrade your washer and dryer combo to a LG washer and dryer.

The best organic dessert panini

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One of the marvels of rustic Italian cooking is the panini. A warmed sandwich pressed between crusty bread is a thing of beauty. It’s a marvel of a meal because of its delicious simplicity, very few ingredients are needed to make this Italian sandwich but because of the heat the press its flavors are compounded into something complex. So as long as you have a quality panini press and good bread you can create this simply delicious sandwich at home. Panini’s any time of day These versatile sandwiches are good anytime of the day! If you add some organic or locally farmed eggs, paper thin prosciutto (Italian version of bacon), and…

Solar energy for beginners

solar lanterns, solar lighting for gardens

Solar energy and technology is all about using the energy from the sun. This is a renewable and green form of energy as there is no carbon emission or environmental waste. In the long run, this form of energy turns out to be more economical and helps in conserving a green environment. The principle of its working is simple, it converts sunlight into energy, like wind is trapped to create energy.

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