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In case of emergency, use baking soda.

Lauren — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:19:00 +0000

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 to keep you smelling some what fresh on your hikes. After your fun adventure, the rest of the baking soda on your camping gear to take care of any odors it might have gathered up during the trip. Happy Camping! Related posts: Top Ten List: Baking Soda Now, this isn’t a Creative Reuse List, but I have... How to make your own Shampoo. I am going to go for it! I have been... Quick Tip: Spice up your Hair Do. My mother makes a note to always remind me that... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Related posts:

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Use a Produce Bag as a Pot Scrubber

Lauren — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:00:45 +0000

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 off the saute pan.

Save yourself some money and extend the life of those funky bags.

Yay for two eco-friendly gestures in one!

Don’t know if it will make washing the dishes any more fun, but it’s worth a shot.

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Quick Tip: REuse Printer Paper

Lauren — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:31:22 +0000

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 you aren’t using it as a presentation or sending it out someone – if you aren’t out to impress with what you are printing – then REuse an old piece of paper.

The above image is a REuse example of a training presentation for work and my sketch for my latest print from my A Day in the Life Art Project. You can check out the final art work HERE.

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Quick Tip: Make it yourself.

Lauren — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:31:16 +0000

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 simply replied, “Of course!”

I love to try and make store bought yummy delicious food on my own. It keeps life interesting, is a really fun challenge, and keeps some chemicals out of my body (which I really like). If you store them in reusable storage containers you will save on packaging and, in most cases, making it yourself will save you some money. And, cheapskate me, loves to save money.

The next item on my “Make it Myself” list is OREOS. I love oreos, there is nothing else like them. I googled to see who else out there has attempted to re-create the awesomeness that is oreos. Look at these (via smittenkitchen)! They look perfect to me. I can’t wait!

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

Lauren — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:30:36 +0000

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 piece you adore and work with them to make it into exactly what you are searching for. They also constantly work on buying old beat up stuff just to refurbish it into awesome vintage digs.

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Quick Tip: Go boil an egg.

Lauren — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:36:40 +0000

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 the sink when you can reuse it for something, right? RIGHT! Related posts: Quick Tip: Spice up your Hair Do. My mother makes a note to always remind me that... Quick Tip: Natural Stain Remover. photo courtesy of Pembrokeshire Carpet Care It is always a... Keep cats out of your garden. I thought the gnomes my mom gave us would be... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. Related posts:

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Quick Tip: Use a Bread Tie as a Label.

Lauren — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:32:02 +0000

My DIY Husband share this little lovely with me.

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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.

Lauren — Tue, 03 May 2011 12:37:41 +0000

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 show that you can make small adjustments in your everyday life that when added together make a huge difference. Just imagine almost 7 billion people in the world being just a little tiny bit more green. That’s a lot of green!

So, carry this with you:

If many little people

in many little places

do many little deeds,

they can change the face of the Earth.”

(African Proverb)

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Quick Tip: Spice up your Hair Do.

Lauren — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:27:36 +0000

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 yet to try one. Last week I learned that baking soda, among the other thousand amazing uses it has, can rid your hair of those nasty chemicals you sometimes throw in it for shits and giggles. Well, spices can do that for you to.

The next time you feel like being nice to your bob mix up a few herbs and spices and give it a lift.

For Dark Hair: Mix 1 teaspoon each of allspice, cinnamon, and cloves with 1 cup boiling water. Let it steep for 30 minutes. Use this mixture as a final rinse after you have shampooed your hair. Pour over hair several times (you will need one bowl for pouring and one bowl for catching so you can repeat the process). After a few go around, rinse it out and you are done!

For Light Hair: Do the same as above, but use chamomile tea instead.

I think I will try both.

Send me your pics of your new shiny dos!

Any other hair lift

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Quick Tip: Natural Stain Remover.

Lauren — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:28:39 +0000

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 hits the floor or clothing, pour a good amount of salt on it and leave it there for a few minutes. The salt should soak up most of the red liquid. Brush the salt away and if a stain is still there, then start blotting it with club soda and terry cloth. That should do the trick!

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