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show me your dirty laundry1 150x150 Show Me Your Dirty Laundry

Next week I'm spending the entire week talking about dirty laundry! Yep, I'm pulling out all the stops and showing the world my pile of laundry and what I do to tackle that mile of a mountain. Laundry Week: It's like "Shark Week," but cleaner. I'll be sharing all the different tips and recipes I use ...

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wedding favor inexpensive diy bird seed 248x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #257 Eco Friendly Wedding Favor

Thank your guests for making your day special by presenting these inexpensive DIY bird seed favors.  Your guests will love the gesture.   Your budget will love the thriftiness.  Everybody wins...even the birds! Photo courtesy of Intimate Weddings. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural and healthy ...

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0 24855 634708765121627599 The Lorax   A Parallel To Big Industry that Threatens Our Environment

 Scroll down to comment and enter a giveaway for a Green Your Home Prize Pack from Seventh Generation. I recently went and saw The Lorax in theaters. It made for a cute movie, but the overall theme, or "moral" of the story came across to me loud and clear. No amount of profit and convenience is worth ...

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6878294792 8ea0d5fe35 Laundry Detergent Toxins   You Put WHAT On Your Body??

I've used a lot of different methods for washing clothes. You all have seen me talk about homemade laundry detergent, soap nuts and of course Seventh Generation here on my blog. A lot of people would consider me extremely "granola" when it comes to certain things. I like down-to-earth living, natural things and living off ...

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reusable washable swim diaper inexpensive ecofriendly 300x246 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #201 Reusable Swim Diapers

Save a dime and the environment by investing in reusable swim diapers.  The swim diaper pictured here is less than $10 and comes in 7 sizes for boys or girls. Image courtesy of Amazon. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural and healthy while saving money. Do ...

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organic dining sustainable ecofriendly 300x114 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #190 Choose Eco Conscious Dining

For those of us that enjoy dining out, we might focus on the selection of organic and natural foods on the menu.  But let’s take this commitment to a natural life one step further by requiring more from the shops that get our business.  Investigate the steps your favorite restaurant has taken to conserve energy, ...

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load dishwasher ecofriendly conserve energy water 300x241 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #189 Load Your Dishwasher

You may be surprised to find that using a dishwasher is more eco-friendly than washing dishes by hand.  A study by the University of Bonn, Germany found that time, water, and energy were all used more economically by loading an electric dishwasher. So pat yourself on the back the next time you do your part to ...

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carpet cleaner natural non toxic recipe 180x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #183 Non Toxic Carpet Shampoo Recipe

I love to make my own carpet shampoo to save money and minimize the chemical elements in our home.  Check out this natural carpet shampoo and stain remover recipe that you can adjust for your preferences.  You might also be interested in this all-over carpet deodorizer recipe with natural ingredients. Photo courtesy of EcoHome Improvement. Natural & ...

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