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How to Get Rid of Your Clutter so It Doesn’t Take Over Your Life Clutter can get on top of many of us. If you have a house full of children and an active family life, it can be really difficult to control the clutter build up. It is possible though and even beneficial to your daily life. Here’s how to get started: Have a clear out. The first step in reducing your clutter is to go through everything in your home and get rid of what you no longer need. Many of us have far too many possessions and they can really get in the way of daily life. Give everything you don’t need to Read More..

How To Create a Roof Top Garden If you live in an urban area and only have a small rooftop you can still create a magical lush garden. Here’s how to do it: #1 – Check with your local planning office to ensure you can add the garden to your home. If your home is rented obviously this is another point to consider with your landlord. You’ll also want to check that your rooftop is structurally safe to take the extra weight. #2 – Think about safety. Your planning office should set these regulations into place and advice you regarding safety, but it’s worth noting. Read More..

How to Make Your Own Toxin-Free Glue Glue can be extremely toxic. It’s not something you really want your children to be playing around with. These natural glue recipes are easy to make, good for the planet and your pocket book. #1 – This recipe is really easy to make and fun for kids. Ingredients: 1 cup of plain flour 1/3 cup of sugar 1 ½ cups water 1 teaspoon of vinegar Natural food dye/colors Instructions: Place all ingredients in a pot over medium heat. Stir together gently until mixture thickens. Remove from heat to cool. Store in an air tight container and the Read More..

How To Grow Herbs Successfully Herbs are easy to grow and a lot cheaper than buying those little packages at the supermarket – not to mention better for the environment. If you’re looking to grow your own herbs, here are some tips: #1 – Find a sunny spot. A windowsill in the kitchen will do or a greenhouse in the garden. If you live in a warm climate then a sunny spot on the patio is perfect. You can grow herbs in the ground but many people opt for pots placed in a convenient spot to the kitchen. This makes it easy to use for daily cooking and also means that you control Read More..

How To Make Your Kitchen a “Greener” Place If you’re looking to improve your green credentials, there’s no better place to start than your kitchen. The kitchen is often one of the most used rooms in the family home. With a steady flow of traffic and array of materials being used, it’s important to make it a more eco-friendly room the whole family will enjoy. Here’s how to get started: #1 – Compost your food waste. Tons of food waste is hauled to the landfill each year. And although the food itself is biodegradable when mixed in with other Read More..

How To Keep Your Pet Healthy With Natural Remedies Our pets are part of our families. If we’re living a more eco-friendly and natural lifestyle it only makes sense that our pets live the same way too. Here are some simple natural remedies for your pets. #1 – Tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is a great natural antiseptic with many healing properties. Use it if your pet has a scratch or cut. It will help sterilize the area while fighting infection at the same time. #2 – Aloe vera. Aloe has many soothing benefits and it’s good to use when your pet has irritated or itchy Read More..

How to Safely Recycle Batteries   Many people don’t think about it all too much and just throw batteries away.  This is not only bad for the environment the batteries end up in, it’s also dangerous if kids or pets get into the garbage and get a hold of them.  We all know not to even touch battery acid if it leaks, so why would we just throw these toxic chemicals out into the environment? In addition to the battery acid, the metals of batteries can be dangerous when left to leak into the soil.  Heavy metals can get into your soil, water and even into your Read More..

 How to Design an Eco-Friendly and Stress-Free Home Our priorities are changing.  More and more, people are looking for simpler and conscientious solutions, while at the same time wanting to live in a home that is a sanctuary.  If you’re looking for eco-friendly design ideas to improve your home and reduce your carbon emissions, you’ve come to the right place.  This article looks at quick, easy and economical eco-friendly design options. #1  Passive solar.  The sun has tremendous capabilities to warm our homes.  Take advantage of the Read More..

 How to Cut Down on Hot Water Bills Water bills can be astronomically expensive, especially during the summertime when watering your lawn and garden becomes a necessity.  Hot water, because it requires energy to heat it, is even more expensive.  Here are a few easy tips to cut down on hot water bills. #1  Insulate your hot water pipes.  Insulation minimizes the amount of heat you lose and therefore causes the water to stay hotter.  This means you don’t need to spend extra energy warming it.  Moreover, you don’t have to run your faucet as long Read More..

  How to Overcome Insomnia Naturally Insomnia affects around 1 in 10 people and can be mildly annoying to downright debilitating.  Insomnia isn’t just the inability to fall asleep, it can also occur if you wake too often throughout the night or if you wake and feel un-rested.  Here are 10 tips to overcome insomnia naturally: 1.  Pull the shades tight.  Our bodies are regulated by our circadian rhythms. These rhythms are directly influenced by light.  That means even a trip to the bathroom where you turn on the light can have a negative effect on the Read More..