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5 Cloth Diaper Problems that Haven’t Sent me Running Back to Disposables with Tears in my Eyes…and One That Might

May 7th, 2013 · 19 Comments · Green Living

When my now-husband and I were preparing for our engagement, we looked at a lot of diamond rings. Ever the practical one, I was very worried about how high above my finger the stone would protrude. I was scared to death that I would constantly be spearing my babies – then just a glimmer in [...]

Monday Mission: Renew Your Efforts to Conserve Paper

May 6th, 2013 · 6 Comments · Green Living, Monday Missions

Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to think like a real tree hugger. Impact Ratings: Level of Commitment: Baby Steps It’s always been important to me to practice the first two Rs: Reduce and Reuse. They’re more important, in my mind, than recycling, and should always come first (and then recycling, of course). [...]

DIY Organic Beauty Recipes {Review} & Recipe for Homemade Tallow Balm

April 18th, 2013 · 17 Comments · Do It Yourself, Green Living

I have never made homemade lotion, nor have I ever even had the desire to, until this week. I did not relish the mess, the finding of ingredients, and the probability of failure (if you’ve read KS very long, you’ve seen some of my epic fails, yes?). About the only homemade personal product I’d ever [...]

One Quick Tip: Don’t Wash and Reuse Zippered Bags

April 17th, 2013 · 17 Comments · Green Living, Tips

You all know I like to be “green,” right? I even offered two hundred ways to reuse stuff instead of throwing it away last week at Green Your Way. So am I really suggesting that you stop an eco-friendly habit that you probably already have, if you’re a penny pincher and earth-lover like me? Don’t [...]

Use it Before You Lose It: 200 Ideas for Earth Day

April 13th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Green Living

I’ve always been a bit of a packrat. I’m working on reforming those tendencies, but it’s kind of a good fit with the “green” lifestyle, because in order to “reuse” – the second missive in the battle cry, “reduce, reuse, recycle” – you can’t be throwing everything away all the time. So I do still [...]

Ready for Cloth Diapers? (or not?) How to do it Frugally and Successfully

March 25th, 2013 · 8 Comments · Green Living

When I started with cloth diapers (on baby number 3!) just over a year ago, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I didn’t really want to take a lot of time to research on the Internet, and the cloth diaper forums can be overwhelming (and suck you in). My colleague Erin Odom [...]

Lemon Wedge in My Water? Not Anymore!

March 22nd, 2013 · 75 Comments · Food for Thought, Green Living

I’ve really been enjoying squeezing lemon into my water lately and dropping in the wedge to flavor the next refill a bit. I’m already changing my new habit. I’m a pretty faithful produce washer, but as luck would have it, this week I cut a corner while getting my son’s lunch ready. My hands are [...]