When most people think of vodka, they think “martini”, not “wonder household cleaning and disinfecting product”. But, I was shocked to learn the other day that, in addition to spicing up your Bloody Mary, vodka has tons of uses around the house as a natural home remedy. Who [...]
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ANDREA Reaches U.S. Houseplants to Filter Air
Hey, why not accelerate the natural ability of plants to filter the air around us? As we reported in November, ANDREA by Le Laboratoire does that. Now, this living air cleaner has entered the North American market, promising “to diminish the amount of toxic gases in your lungs and therefore[...]
January 12th, 2010 - 5:21 am § in Living
Did We Really Buy Less In 2009?
Thanks to the Great Recession, as everyone seems to be calling it now, most of us cut back on our spending during 2009. Business was down for many (my own business was down over 30% from last year…ouch!), unemployment rampant, and those who did manage to keep their jobs were often gripped by f[...]
January 8th, 2010 - 12:58 am § in Living
7 Frugal Tips for Saving on Health Care In 2010
As a self-employed writer, I’m sure you can only imagine what my health insurance is like. Yeah, I have some, but it’s really only for emergencies. Like, “I cut my foot off with a chain-saw” kind of emergency. I’m lucky enough to qualify for Blue Cross/Blue Shield’[...]
January 5th, 2010 - 4:42 am § in Living
7 Frugal Ways to Beat the Winter “Blahs”
Hi Everyone! Have you been wondering if I fell off the planet? Well, if you consider Northeast Louisiana “off the planet” (which, it almost is), then you’d be correct. I got sick, and then I was away for the holidays visiting family. AND, since we sold our house the day before I le[...]
December 17th, 2009 - 1:53 am § in Living
Staying Warm With Cayenne Powder and Ginger
Ok, with a title like that, you’ve got to be curious, right? Is it really possible to use spices like cayenne powder and ginger to keep warm? Well, I’m happy to tell you that yes, it is possible. It’s frugal, it’s natural, and although it’s a bit unorthodox, it works. T[...]
December 15th, 2009 - 6:58 am § in Living
What Will YOUR 2010 Be Like?
I know that most of us are still slogging our way towards December 25. Which means we probably haven’t given very much thought to January 1, and the New Year’s Resolutions that usually go along with it. But I think it’s a good idea to start thinking about 2010 right now. I think i[...]
December 11th, 2009 - 1:23 am § in Living
Homemade Hanukkah Menorah
Ok, I know Hanukkah is this weekend, so this post is cutting things a bit down to the wire. But, better late than never, right? My friend Alex just sent this amazing, wonderful, totally cool homemade Menorah to me and Andrew for the holiday. Isn’t it so funky? He made it himself, completely ou[...]
December 9th, 2009 - 6:58 am § in Living
America, Welcome To The Poorhouse
I just finished reading America, Welcome to the Poorhouse: What You Must Do to Protect Your Financial Future and the Reform We Need. And I have to tell you, I’m a little freaked out. All you have to do is read the Introduction to get freaked out. What’s the book about? Well, it’s [...]
December 8th, 2009 - 2:11 am § in Living, Uncategorized
The Freeze Yer Buns Challenge…
Well, I’m a bit slow on the uptake for this Challenge, but I just found it this morning so I’m forgiving myself. Crunchy Chicken (a fabulous green-living blog) is having her annual Freeze Yer Buns Challenge, which runs from November 1 through April 1. The challenge? Basically, it’s[...]