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Kill Wasps without chemicals natural trap 300x237 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #288 Kill Wasps Without Chemicals

If wasps are terrorizing your home and garden, put down the toxic chemical spray can and make a DIY wasp trap.  With a plastic bottle and three common household ingredients, you can build your own wasp trap that the pests can't resist.  Using the right liquid mixture inside will attract wasps and not bees (which ...

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reduce bpa body food storage diet 300x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #212 Lower Your BPA

Bisphenol-A (BPA) has been linked to problems with brain development and some cancers.  Reducing exposure to BPA has been effective at dramatically reducing the body’s storage of BPA.  Some ideas include food packaging improvements and food storage adjustments that can make a big difference. Find out about steps you can take to reduce your family’s BPA exposure. Photo courtesy ...

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Natural Non Toxic Oven Cleaner 300x198 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #170 Natural Oven Cleaner

Baked on messes are the worst to clean out of an oven.  But toxic oven cleaners can leave residue that can fill your lungs or even bake into your food. There is a natural and thrifty way to handle a grimy oven.  You can make a paste of baking soda and water that does all the ...

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sunscreen 150x150 Before You Lather on Sunscreen, Read the Label

The FDA continues to pound out the idea that the sun is bad, and you should completely block it out. They are even making new regulations for labeling sunscreens. What the FDA never really seems to mention is that some sun exposure in moderation is actually healthy for the body. It provides good Vitamin D, and ...

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