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How to Live Below Your Means
- By Danita Larson
- Published 11/12/2008
- ECONOMY , Tips
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Living below your means is one of the best ways to become wealthy,
or simply break free of the financial stress and cycle of debt that is
plaguing so many right now. We came up with 20 tips to manage your money wisely, so your money does not manage you.
Have you ever checked the ends of your aluminum foil box? If not, I recommend you take a look the next time your in the kitchen.
Are you aware that the Saudis are boycotting American products? In addition, they are gouging us on oil prices. Shouldn't we return the favor? Can't we take control of our own destiny and let these giant oil importers know who really generates their profits and their livings? An appealing remedy might be to boycott their GAS. Every time you fill up your car you can avoid putting more money into the coffers of Saudi Arabia .
My Top 10 Uses of Baking Soda in the Home
- By Annie B. Bond
- Published 06/1/2008
- Tips
- Unrated
The one item that I can’t do without when I clean is baking soda. I use it for so many things, if I don’t have a box of it around I’ll make a special trip to the store 5 miles away just as I would if I were out of a mainstay like milk. What do I use so much baking soda for? Here are my top 10 uses of baking soda for cleaning in the home.
Clean Your Plate: Energy-Saving Dishwashing Tips
- By Melissa Breyer
- Published 04/15/2008
- Tips
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I recently considered the post-dinner party mess in my kitchen and wondered if tossing that mountain of food-glooped dishes in the trash might not be more energy-efficient than actually washing them. How does one tackle this scenario in the most eco-friendly manner? Hand wash or dishwasher? Rinse or just scrape? Overload or stack neatly? Fortunately, before the holiday parade of parties started, I came across a book entitled Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, which promises to save me money while I am saving the earth. Hurray! Here is the book’s authoritative and accesible advice for “Using a Dishwasher for Maximum Energy Savings.”
Eco-Clean Stainless Appliances
- By Annie B. Bond
- Published 07/12/2007
- Tips
- Unrated
Who is sorry to say goodbye to those avocado colored refrigerators in favor of shiny stainless steel ones that instantly give your kitchen a gourmet makeover? A rare retro fanatic might be. But the old ones were sure easy to clean! Not so with stainless steel. Learn how to be contemporary and clean, too.
The Natural Way to Break Your Smoking Habit
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 04/10/2007
- Tips
- Unrated
Smokers reported that drinking milk or water, or eating fruits and vegetables, worsened the taste of cigarettes. On the other hand, alcohol, coffee and meat enhanced the taste of cigarettes. These findings could lead to a diet that makes it easier to quit smoking.
Cutting Board Cleaner: Green Makeover
- By Annie B. Bond
- Published 09/22/2006
- Tips
- Unrated
Cleaning a cutting board thoroughly so that it doesn’t harbor bacteria is important to protect your family’s health. But in doing so you don’t want to add new environmental problems such as the overgrowth of superbacteria, which disinfectants can cause. Here’s what to do instead.
Give a Natural Shine to the Holidays: Metal Polishes
- By Annie B. Bond
- Published 02/28/2006
- Tips
- Unrated
I like to make my home as beautiful and welcoming as possible during the holidays, and one way I do this is to polish all the silver, pewter, and brass, so it reflects the light of candles. Here are the formulas I use to polish safely and without chemicals.
Fun, Effective Floor Wash Formula
- By Cait Johnson
- Published 11/19/2005
- Tips
- Unrated
If you’re like me, you don’t usually use the words “fun” and “washing the floor” in the same sentence. But when I discovered Annie’s floor-wash formula, it put keeping my floor clean in a whole new category. It uses one of the most effective microbe-busting ingredients known: Vinegar. But it also calls for a secret ingredient that makes the formula even more effective and gives it a heavenly fresh smell. And you probably have it in your kitchen cupboard.
