Quick Tips

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 show…

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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 yet…

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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 hits…

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Banana Peel Shoe Shine.

Banana Peel Shoe Shine.

As I finished scarfing down a banana in a hurry one morning I remembered that my winter leather boots needed a good shining.  I remember reading and sharing that banana peels can be reused to shine your shoes, so I gave it a shot. It works really well!  My scuff marks even disappeared.  I cannot…

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Quick Tip: Water less.

For those of you with a cushy comfy summer lawn try to water it as little as possible.  The best time to water a lawn is sunrise or sunset. It is better for the grass because the water isn’t too hot and it is a better use of water because it evaporates slower when the…

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Quick Tip: Summertime dishware.

I know that many of us are spending as much time as we can outside at the moment. That means BBQs, swimming parties, you name it! One quick tip to save yourself some trips to the store, piling up the trash and help the environment out a little bit is to buy Reusable Outdoor Dishware.…

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Quick Tip: Wrap a Gift in Another Gift!

Two is most always better than one in my book, especially when you give someone you love a gift.  The next time you are wrapping present think of something you might wrap it in that can also be a gift. Some ideas include dish towels, cloth napkins, beach towel, tshirt, and much more. What other…

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Quick Tip: Popsicles in the Garden.

Popsicles in the garden sound like a fantastic afternoon snack.  And, when you are finished, keep the popsicle stick! Popsicle sticks make great labels for plants, flowers herbs, veggies and trees in your garden. Just use a permanent marker to write the plant, etc. name and stick it in the ground close by.

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Quick Tip: Go Paperless!

A really easy way to save a bunch of trees and energy is to make all of your bills paperless. Most companies will give you the option of having an online account where you pay your bills.  I like to set up automatic payments so that I know my bills will be paid on time.…

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