Quick Tips

In case of emergency, use baking soda.

outside of a bag of baking soda

Have I mentioned that Baking Soda is the coolest? The next time you take a camping trip remember to take a box of baking soda with you. If you get bit by a mosquito, use it to relieve your pain. It makes a great toothpaste! You can also use baking soda as a deodorant...

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Use a Produce Bag as a Pot Scrubber

an orange large onion sack

Here’s a quick tip for you.  The next time you buy yourself a sack of potatoes or onions don’t throw that nifty bag away.  Instead, cut it up into the squares and use those to clean up the mess you make in the kitchen.  That’s right! Reuse those sacks to scrub last nights dinner...

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Quick Tip: REuse Printer Paper

Quick Tip: REuse Printer Paper

I know this sounds like an easy one, but it is an important one.  If you have a printer that can do double-sided printing always use that option.  But, if you have a printer like me, then reuse the blank back side of all your paper whenever you can.  I say, as long as...

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Quick Tip: Make it yourself.

Quick Tip: Make it yourself.

My friend was making dinner for me one night and let out a huge heavy sigh as I examined a store bought carrot curry soup box to see the ingredients that were used.  She poked fun at me and said, “You’re going to go and try to make that yourself now aren’t you?” I...

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Quick Tip: Turn old, tired furniture into vintage new.

Quick Tip: Turn old, tired furniture into vintage new.

Instead of just donating your old table or chair or throwing it away turn it into your your dream vintage piece! Locally, my favorite old to vintage new store is Mignonne.  They work with local patrons to make their dream vintage furniture.  You bring in your tired old furniture or pick out an unfinished...

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Quick Tip: Go boil an egg.

Quick Tip:  Go boil an egg.

If you are a fan of a hard boiled eggs like me, then pay attention to this quick tip.  The next time you boil a dozen eggs, save the water and pour it on your garden and plants.  The water becomes enriched with calcium when the eggs are cooked.  Plus, why pour water down...

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Quick Tip: Use a Bread Tie as a Label.

Quick Tip:  Use a Bread Tie as a Label.

My DIY Husband share this little lovely with me. Image courtesy of http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/19780238_1hS80pZV_c.jpg So freakin’ creative!  Use your bread ties to label your cords so that you know which is which.  

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Quick Tip: A lot of a little can make a big difference.

Today’s tip is more of a note to remind you that a little can go a long way.  I sometimes fear that people get overwhelmed by the push to be “green” and think they have to change their whole life in order to make a positive contribution.  I started my “Quick Tips” section to...

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Quick Tip: Spice up your Hair Do.

Quick Tip:  Spice up your Hair Do.

My mother makes a note to always remind me that I have been blessed with perfect hair.  She’s not kidding.  I take horrible care of my hair.  Its lucky if it gets brushed once a week.  But, it stays strong and dedicated.  I have been searching for the perfect homemade shampoo recipe, but have...

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Quick Tip: Natural Stain Remover.

Quick Tip:  Natural Stain Remover.

photo courtesy of Pembrokeshire Carpet Care It is always a bummer when red wine or fruit juice on your shirt or carpet.  Try to get remove the stain first with salt, before running to grab a harsh chemical spray. When it comes to red stains, you need to be FAST!  Right when the stain...

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