Check out these DIY stain removal tips from Gal’s Guide.  You’ll be happy to have them as a reference the next time you have a spill.  I’ve made a list of everything you need to remove practically every type of stain. Take a look at the list & put together a little kit to make [...]

With all the recent rain here in New England, we’ve had a greater infestation of slugs than normal. The problem with slugs is that they can seriously damage leaves, eat seedlings, and even eat fruit and vegetables later in the season.
Question: So, what is an environmentally safe way to rid your yard/garden/green space of [...]

My life is often so busy that I neglect my plants. Though I initially purchased them to brighten up a room, I forget to water them… leaving me with a dried-up, dead plant. This has happened to me more than once, so I’ve decided to try something new:
CREATE A WEEKLY REMINDER to water my office [...]

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I’m all about craft projects, especially those that utilize items I already have in my house. That’s why I love this  painted wine bottle project found via Lifehacker, originally from instructables. What’s great is that the final product can be used as either an oil bottle or a container for dish soap. I [...]

Spring is finally here  and I am proud to say that I have survived my first Boston winter.  It has been quite the battle against the elements, and while I couldn’t control the weather outside, I did my best to make conditions comfortable inside.  As I slept, heaters kept me nice & toasty – However, [...]

As a college student, it’s hard to ignore that it’s interview season.  There are loads of students on campus dressed up in their interview attire, a clean pressed suit with a light colored dress shirt/blouse inside. They are clearly dressed to impress, but if you look down you’ll often see one mistake: dull shoes.
I ran [...]

Quick Idea: Consider Duraflame logs for your fireplace from EnviroMom
“I paid a quick visit to the Duraflame Web site, and right there on the landing page they proudly announce that After 30 years, we’ve gone all-renewable by making the switch to non-petroleum waxes. In other words, Duraflame is the most eco-friendly way to enjoy a [...]

Managing laundry isn’t something that many people get excited about.  But, I’ve been trying a new system & am pretty pleased with it. It has not only saved me time, but has gotten rid of the need to buy a “presentable” laundry hamper to keep in the bathroom.
Here’s what you do:

Buy 3+ laundry baskets that [...]

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Quick Idea: Save your excess egg yolks or whites from Martha Stewart
“Save the egg yolks when a recipe calls for using only whites, or vice versa. If you don’t plan to use the eggs immediately, pour them into an airtight container and freeze.”
When it comes to making our grocery dollar go further, [...]

I am going to try to only wash my hair every other day. Now, I do this with the full knowledge that I will have to suffer through a few greasy weeks as I adjust. I first got this idea when I read It’s Easy Being Green, but many a hairdresser has [...]