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Review: Unstuff Your Life

01.10.2014 by thriftyhomesteader // Leave a Comment

If one of your goals for 2014 is to declutter, then you might want to pick up a copy of Unstuff Your Life!: Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life For Good by Andrew J. Mellen. Like many people, I have had a lifelong battle with clutter. Every now and then, I'll win a battle, but ultimately, it seems like I'm losing the war. Through the years, I've read lots … [Read more...]

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Review: CLR cleaning products

09.25.2013 by thriftyhomesteader // 12 Comments

Years ago when we moved into a new house, there was a bottle of CLR left behind by the previous owner. At the time, I thought that it must be horribly toxic if it actually cleaned calcium, lime, and rust, as the label promised. Imagine my surprise a few months ago when I was on the Environmental Working Group's website where they rate various cleaning products based upon the … [Read more...]

Categories // cleaning, Uncategorized

The miracles of baking soda

10.15.2012 by thriftyhomesteader // 7 Comments

In EcoThrifty, baking soda is mentioned in several chapters as an inexpensive substitute for many commercial products. Here is a sample -- Facial scrub -- Put a little baking soda in your wet hand, rub your palms together and then gently apply the baking soda paste to your face. Rinse off and pat skin dry. It's a great exfoliator, and your skin will feel so soft! Scouring … [Read more...]

Categories // cleaning, cooking, EcoThrifty, food, health, skin care, Uncategorized

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