Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 14. May, 2009
Mix together and pour into a spray bottle: 1/2 c. of white vinegar and 1/4 c. baking soda (or 2 teaspoons of borax) plus a 1/2 gallon of water. Use for showers, chrome, windows, mirrors and other surfaces.
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 13. May, 2009
1/2 c. liquid soap (Dr. Bronner’s or whatever you have) 1/2 c. water 3 drops lemon essential oil 3 drops tea tree essential oil 1/4 c. white vinegar 1 tsp. salt Combine water and liquid soap. Stir and then add lemon, tea tree and vinegar. Stir until blended evenly and store in a squeeze bottle. [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green on 02. Apr, 2009
Do you garden? If you do, you know that you usually have an over abundance of certain fruits/vegetables at times. Now you can donate any extra items to those in need, all spring/summer/fall long. This summer we’re kicking off a new perishable food program for those in need, called the Fresh Produce Basket. What? [...]
Posted in Going Green on 01. Apr, 2009
Tote bag from recycled plastic bags. The brown/black/tan bags are from Cub Foods. The blue is a roll of garbage bags from the dollar store. Go Green and recycle! The most durable, washable tote bag you will ever own!!
Posted in Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 26. Mar, 2009
Try sprinkling automatic dishwasher powder on the dirty spots. Cover with a wet paper towel. Let it stand for a few hours, then clean with a damp sponge.
Posted in Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 25. Mar, 2009
If you want to get your oven clean with a natural product, baking soda can be a great answer. Without harsh fumes or caustic chemicals to make you sick, baking soda can absorb grease and grime, cleaning your oven thoroughly.1. Add baking soda to a cool oven. Sprinkle a thick layer of baking soda onto [...]
Posted in Going Green, Time for Him/Family on 19. Mar, 2009
Now is a great time to start thinking about gardening with your child. It’s fun. It’s therapeutic. It’s a great learning experience. And, it will be one of those family memories that you and your child will always hold dear. So, for your inspiration and pleasure, here is How to Garden with Your Kids. . [...]
Posted in Going Green on 19. Mar, 2009
“Caps Off With Girl Scouts” council-wide service learning project (St. Paul, MN) From April 17-26, more than 45,000 Girl Scouts from River Valleys can participate in the council-wide service learning project “Caps Off With Girl Scouts.” The project partners Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys with [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green on 12. Feb, 2009
Somebody recently shared this with me and I thought I would pass it along… You can choose a state and it lists all the stores, locations, phone numbers and available web sites. http://www.coopdirectory.org/directory.htm
Posted in Going Green on 28. Oct, 2008
Residential Electronics Recycling We pick up Mondays & Fridays for these communities: Hutchinson, Silver Lake, Winsted, Lester Prairie, Glencoe, Brownton, Stewart, Buffalo Lake, Hector, Cosmos, Dassel, Cokato And the surrounding rural areas. CD Players………………………………………………… $ 6.00 Computer/Laptop……………………………………….. $ 6.00 Monitors……………………………………………………. $ 6.00 Printers……………………………………………………… $ 6.00 TV’s-27” and Smaller……………………………………$ 6.00 TV’s-28” and Larger……………………………………..$12.00 TV’s-Console……………………………………………….$18.00 TV’s-Plasma/LCD……………………………………….. [...]
