Saturday, March 13, 2010
Look how elegant these wineglass candleholders are
Friday, March 12, 2010
Jill Cataldo explains SUPER COUPONING
Learn the coupon secrets of the pros with Jill Cataldo's Super-Couponing and never shop the same way again! Learn how to maximize your grocery savings and purchase hundreds of dollars worth of groceries, learn what is the best thing to buy with your coupons - often the smaller package is the better deal.
Jill also talks about stockpiling - buying good deals with coupons.
Don't overlook "Catalina deals" - remember those numbers are pre-coupons.
Jill also talks about stockpiling - buying good deals with coupons.
Don't overlook "Catalina deals" - remember those numbers are pre-coupons.
Coupon Lingo Explained for Super Shopping
From: grocerygurus -November 30, 2009
This tutorial will get you familiar with most of the coupon jargon that is used on the blogs, resource sites, coupon sites and in guru texting. For more information on saving 60% or more on your grocery bill, collecting and organizing your coupons, click other "Coupons 101" Links.
Coupon Definitions:
Inserts found in the Newspaper
RP=Red Plum, SS=SmartSource,
PG=Proctor and Gamble
GM=General Mills,
AY=All You Mag
ECB=ExtraCareBucks(CVS), RR=Register Rewards(coupon that prints from the register (Walgreens), Mfr= Manufacturer's coupon,
ESR= Easy Saver Rebate(Walgreens),
SCR=Single Check Rebates (Rite Aid), FAR=Free After Rebate,
BOGO B1G1= Buy 1 Get 1 Free,
OOP= Out of Pocket,
MIR= mail in rebate
This tutorial will get you familiar with most of the coupon jargon that is used on the blogs, resource sites, coupon sites and in guru texting. For more information on saving 60% or more on your grocery bill, collecting and organizing your coupons, click other "Coupons 101" Links.
Coupon Definitions:
Inserts found in the Newspaper
RP=Red Plum, SS=SmartSource,
PG=Proctor and Gamble
GM=General Mills,
AY=All You Mag
ECB=ExtraCareBucks(CVS), RR=Register Rewards(coupon that prints from the register (Walgreens), Mfr= Manufacturer's coupon,
ESR= Easy Saver Rebate(Walgreens),
SCR=Single Check Rebates (Rite Aid), FAR=Free After Rebate,
BOGO B1G1= Buy 1 Get 1 Free,
OOP= Out of Pocket,
MIR= mail in rebate
Walmart's Wonderful "ALL YOU" Magazine
Add this magazine to your coupon "Must Haves".... you buy it in Walmart -
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Introduction to Couponing - VIDEO
Introduction to Couponing by Jenny, who blogs at SouthernSavers.com. This is a three part series and a great introduction to couponing if you are just getting started!
Part 2
Part 2
Tomato and Mushroom Focaccia
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil | ||||
| 6 | oz fresh crimini mushrooms, sliced | ||||
| 1 | focaccia bread (10 to 12 inch) | ||||
| 1 | cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) | ||||
| 1 | can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, drained | ||||
| 2 | to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves |
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| 1. | Heat oven to 350°F. In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Drain if necessary. |
| 2. | On ungreased cookie sheet, place bread. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the cheese on bread. Top with mushrooms and tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. |
| 3. | Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is hot. Sprinkle with basil. |
| High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Heat oven to 375°F. | |
| Look for focaccia, a flat Italian bread, in the bakery section. Choose a plain focaccia or one flavored with garlic or Parmesan. | |
| Serve-With | |
| Italian bread as an appetizer or as a side to a large tossed salad. |
Simple 10 Minute Bruschetta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
16 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette (about 6 oz), toasted
1. In medium bowl, mix tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic.
2. Spoon mixture onto toasted bread slices. Serve immediately.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
Notes:
Of course bruschetta would taste better with fresh tomatoes but since this is an easy fast recipe I thought the canned ones worked just fine. Just drain them as much as possible so not runny. I added a little mozzarella cheese to the tops and baked until melted. I will definitely make this again.
Good recipe, but I like to use fresh ingredients, roma tomatoes are the best instead of canned, and add salt & pepper and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and it will be the best bruschetta you've ever had!!!
BadJoan - Save up to 80% off on Indie Designer Clothing
This stuff is for young, thin girls... so not me.... ( make that young, thin girls with SMALL feet)
Passing this along in case you find something great here.
BadJoan
Passing this along in case you find something great here.
BadJoan
How to Feed a Family of 4 for less than $100 a Week
Ellen Damaschino, an instructor with Share Our Strength, a national organization that works to prevent childhood hunger. She teaches low-income people how to cook healthful, tasty meals. According to a government report, the average family of 4 gets $95 a week in food stamps... regardless of whether or not you're on food stamps, this is good sound advice for everyone who is pinching their pennies.
| How to feed a family of four for a week on less than a hundred bucks |
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Dollar Store Crafts Blog
This may come in handy when you're looking for projects for kids... every now and then there is something that appeals to me. http://dollarstorecrafts.com
It is wonderful to have the internet to share information and good finds... I LOVE birds so these really appealed to me
Find these birdies at Dollar Tree -
and make these cool items -
It is wonderful to have the internet to share information and good finds... I LOVE birds so these really appealed to me
Find these birdies at Dollar Tree -
and make these cool items -
Or this Ballard Inspired Bird
Don't forget to share your finds so that others may get creative too!
Many thanks to the Dollar Store Crafts Blog for a Great Site!
The Ballard Designed bird supplies you will need (in addition to the bird, dowel rod and candlestick are:
E6000 glue
Berkshire White Satin Latex paint from Wal-Mart (more frugal than spray paint)
a quart of Ralph Lauren Smoke glaze ($$$ but so worth it)
Uses for Newspapers
Newspaper readership is dropping at an alarming rate as Americans turn to the internet for their news source.... it's not only convenient, it's free, for the most part. I get the weekly free newspaper and I save it because newspapers come in handy........
To Deordorize Shoes - simply made a few balls of scrunched up newspaper sheets and put them in your shoes, overnight the odor ( for most of us) is gone
Washing Windows - after you washed your windows, dry them with newspaper (not the slicks) for a streak free finish
Old Fashion Fun - Make paper sailor hats for kids ( I know, I know, I sound a little like Martha Stewart right now)
Line Compost Buckets - Put a little paper in the bottom of your indoor compost bucket (or line the bucket) to keep it neat and let it empty faster.
Bird Cages - go ahead and line the bottom of the cage with old newsprint, again, not the slick stuff
Save the Comics - can use these to wrap gifts in a pinch
Gardening - Use around plants as layer one covered wth mulch.
Use it to make new gardening beds and paths
Along the gardening line, you can use newspaper sections to kill grass in an area you'd like to
plant or mulch or whatever if you are patient. Just put the newspaper down, wet it (blocking light
from the grass, add mulch over it, and in a few months you have a bed ready for planting, no
herbicide or backbreaking sod cutting necessary.
Line the Cat Box - newspaper to line the bottom of our cats' box, works beautifully. We do cut down on the amt of litter, though...just about 1-2 cups for the whole box, on top of a section of paper. Change every day or other day (just lift up the clean ends of the paper and toss). Never smells, cuts down on the dust, works for cats who have "issues" with dirty boxes...and best of all, no fussing with a gigantic mound of smelly litter! Takes about 1 minute to completely change the box.
Use it as shredding for gift wrapping - If you have a paper shredder, cut up the funny pages or used, decorative gift wrap by type (example: all occasion vs. Christmas) save for later use to place in gift bags (hopefully reused) to be given - or gift boxes to be mailed, this adds a frugal and festive touch!
Kitchen - Clean the refrigerator, put a layer of a couple sheets of newspaper topped with a paper towel in the bottom of vegetable drawers. Very easy to replace every couple weeks--no scrubbing. Keeps things smelling fresh too
When storing dishes or glasses out come the newspapers
Coolers and Lunch Boxes - put a few pages of newspaper in the bottom of unused, closed coolers and lunch boxes--No smell or mold!
Protect Floors - I spread them on the floor and sink when coloring my hair.
Fireplace Starters - They can also be rolled into "logs" to use as fireplace starters (but don't use the colored print).
Pass unwanted newspapers on to a local organization that deals with children for placing on the table during arts and crafts time.
Useful for creativity, having children cut out the words and make stories (kinda like old kidnapping messages).
Wallpaper -
And although not for everyone, it can even be used as wall paper. (From web) - "I did not use newsprint, but I did use the picture books that get damaged beyond repair to "wall paper" one wall on my children's bedroom. Simply took white glue (bought in the gallon), thinned it out and placed full pages on the wall until the entire wall was covered. I used a lot of different books (cleaned out the bookshelves) and my girls are all young so the resulting wall is very colorful and the girls have fun making up new stories for their old favorites depending on the pages they are surrounded by. Since books vary greatly in size, they are placed higgly-piggly not in rows, but newsprint could be done in rows. The boys who are older wanted their room done in old maps. You could finish with a coat of varnish, although since my kids are young I did not. I foresee more pages going up in the future when their tastes change. The white glue is easily removed with a flat paint scraper, not sure that varnish would be."
More from the web -
One of the best uses is to roll the newspapers up, then shellac them, and use them as building blocks for furniture. The columns are pretty strong for their weight, and the resultant stuff looks cool. It was in Readymade magazine, but I can't find the issue around my house anymore.
Spread-out newspapers make great weed barriers. Lay them down several sheets thick in spring, before weeds start, or in fall, when they've died. Cover them with mulch. Water can get through, but it stifles weeds. Cut X's if you need to plant through the papers. The papers very slowly decompose into the soil. Bonus: Earthworms seem to really love decomposing paper.
It makes a good addition to a compost heap, too. Shred or rip in strips and floof it when you throw it on. You just use it in layers between organics.
Protect plants. You can also protect your plants by using newspaper to cover them in extreme cold weather or by using wet damp newspaper to transplant new plants.
Insulation. Rolled up newspaper stuffed under doors, in and around cracks makes good temporary insulation and help you stay warm during the cold season. If you are worried about it looking tacky, you can do it temporarily until you buy more fashionable insulation or only do it a night when no one else can see it.
Fireplace. Tie newspaper in a knot and use in the fireplace. Or you can make fire logs out of old newspapers. Roll sheets of newspapers up tightly in the shape of a log (don't use the colored print) and use them in your fireplace.
Packing and storing. Newspaper is a good way to protect your precious items whether you are moving or just storing some stuff away. Stuff vases, glasses, or other fragile items with newspaper then wrap them in newspaper.
Drop cloth. Whether you are painting, cooking or chaining the oil in your car you can use newspaper to make messes a little easier to clean up. Just place the newspaper where it is needed and do what you need without worrying about staining or messes.
Prompt. Use headlines, pictures or first lines for writing prompts. The newspaper is filled with enough bad news and weird stories to take you out of your worst writers block.
Ripen Tomatoes -Wrap green tomatoes in sheets of newspaper. Then, layer them in a box and close the lid. Check on them every couple days, and they will eventually ripen up to a rosy red color!
Sleep Outside Better -Place several sheets of newspaper underneath your sleeping bag when you sleep under the stars. The newspaper will keep your bag dry, free from dirt and grass stains, and provide a warm padding.
Make A Funnel -Roll up a newspaper to make a paper funnel. It's best used for dry goods, but it can hold up to water for awhile.
Table Padding -Place several sheets of old newspaper on your kitchen or dining room table. Then, place a tablecloth over them. The newspaper will take the place of an expensive padding. It will protect your table top from spills and other damage.
Shoe and Boot Mat -Place a folded up newspaper beside the door and place wet and muddy boots on it. It will keep the mud contained.
Makeshift Umbrella -Get caught in a rain storm? Use a newspaper to cover your head and shoulders until you reach shelter.
Grill Cleaner -Soak newspapers in clean water. Then, lay the sheets across a warm barbecue grill. Close the lid and let them soak for an hour or so. Then, remove the papers and wipe the grills clean!
Cheap Rags -Use old newspaper as rags in your garage to wipe your greasy hands on, to wipe off paint brushes, to wipe up oil spills, and to clean up gasoline spills!
Messy dinner? Newspaper’s a classic tablecloth when boiled shrimp, lobster or watermelon’s on the menu.
Shucking corn? Spread out newspaper to catch the silk.
Germinating seeds for your spring garden? Spread ‘em between damp sheets of newspaper.
Smelly Tupperware? Leave a balled up piece of newspaper inside overnight to absorb the odours.
Cold climate? Place on your windshield to prevent icing.
Decorate old shoes - I think these are actually very cool....
Keep Warm - put inside coat for emergency warmth.
Bug Basher - roll up newspaper and swat flies
Feed the Birds in the Snow - place on top of snow with bird feed on it.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Make your own kitchen cleaner
Use borax, baking soda, vinegar and Dawn dishwashing liquid, plus water. I dissolve 1/4 cup of borax and baking soda in 1 cup of hot water, add 1 cup vinegar and a few teaspoons of Dawn. I put this into spray bottles, and add water to fill the bottle if necessary. I omit the vinegar in one spray bottle so I can use it to clean ceramic tile countertops.
This solution can be modified as needed by adding a little more or less of the ingredients. It is an all purpose cleaner, and works very well in kitchen, bathroom, and other areas. It even cleans burned on black stains off the stovetop without scratching.
This solution can be modified as needed by adding a little more or less of the ingredients. It is an all purpose cleaner, and works very well in kitchen, bathroom, and other areas. It even cleans burned on black stains off the stovetop without scratching.
How to easily remove stickers
Use a hairdryer set on the hottest setting - After 45 seconds of direct heat, test a corner of the sticker and see if it peels away easily. If it doesn't, continue the hairdryer treatment for another 45 seconds or so. Peel off the sticker. For larger stickers, you may need to work in sections. Just peel off the sticker until you feel resistance and then apply more heat to the remaining sticker. It's that simple.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
How to tie a Linda Knot
I'm guessing you're like me... you have a lot of scarves in your drawer but little knowledge of how to wear them and tie them into pretty fashion statements to dress up a plain top or dress.
This video will demonstrate how to tie a Linda Knot... easy and simple... why didn't I think of this?
This video will demonstrate how to tie a Linda Knot... easy and simple... why didn't I think of this?
Finding the Least Expensive Gas
Today I am listing TWO great sites to help you squeeze your dollars and save at the pump. If you know of other resources, please let me know.
GASBUDDY.COM
It has options to find the cheapest local gas as well as checking the price of gas across the USA at a glance.
Just in time for rising gas prices in the Midwest, GasBuddy unleashed a new tool- price hike alerts. It was predicted that prices would rise in a few major areas- Minneapolis, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Some members located in those areas received e-mails that warned them to fill up as prices were likely to rise and they did rise. To get the price increase alerts you must register. GasBuddy even has a gas blog for those who like to read about what is going on in the world of gas.
GASPRICEWATCH.COM
I highly recommend GasPriceWatch.com - this guide will help you learn how to save money at the pump.
Grab something to drink and plan to spend some time reading about their service on their web site - you will learn how to use it and/or how to improve your experience on it. You may even wish to become a registered "gas spotter".
Make sure to read the FAQ/HELP section and check out the folder that says MY ROUTE
Once there, set up "MyPage" so you can store your favorite stations in the order you pass them.
The basic function of the website is to help you find the lowest price of gas in your neighborhood.
You don't have to register to use GasPriceWatch.com. You can start searching right now by using one of the forms on the left. Go ahead, give it a try.
If you would like to help spot and post prices in your neighborhood so others can benefit from our website, then you must register as a spotter. It's free to join, takes just a moment and admits you to the ranks of thousands of others who support the search for the lowest price in town! We currently have over 123,000 volunteers just like you spotting and posting prices, putting in time to help make this website the best in the United States for keeping a check gas prices.
Their goal is to encourage the low priced leaders in your community by increasing their sales.
Deals at the Dollar Store
Here are a few things I purchase there -
Wrigley's Gum - 5/ $1 - Bobby Pins - Gift Bags & Tissue - Greeting Cards
Boxes of Tissue- it's not Kleenex but it works for me
Nail Polish Remover and Cotton Balls
Snacks - such as candy for the jar at work, cookies, etc.
Spices - Olives - Roasted peppers in jars
Sunglasses - I've lost so many pairs over the years that I now buy many pairs to keep in the car, at home etc.
Pasta & Marinara Sauce if using it for a casserole
Shampoo - Conditioner - hair elastics - nail file
Duct tape, electric tape, extra screw drivers
Tape measurer, mending kit for my purse
Wine glasses for a party - (you have to shop often but from time to time you can find GREAT wine glasses there)
Kitchen - ladles, plastic spoons, can openers, measuring cups
Hand sanitizer
Some Cleaning products
For the most part, I don't care for the candles the Dollar store carries and you have to know what you're buying but there are MANY deals to be had there.
Designer Coffee - Is it worth $1,000 a year to you?
Going through McDonalds for a cup of joe will set you back - $5 or $6 dollars a week ( or more if you go with their new designer coffees)
Save some cash and brew your own coffee at home - even consider taking a thermos to work with you.... if you like froth, pick up a home frother at the hardware store to whip your milk - you could even buy some of beans your favorite shop sells and still be money ahead... but if it's all about see and be seen or not being able to get out of that habit, just know what that morning cup of joe costs you at the end of the year.
Best Months to Buy Certain Items
Often, the Christmas shopping season offers the best bargains and lowest prices of the year as retailers compete for the holiday shopping dollars.
KNOW WHAT IS ON SALE - In some cases, your bargain might be a discontinued model without all the latest features. That may or not may matter to you, often more features come with more things to go wrong.
BEST BUYS ON AIRLINE TICKETS
Airline tickets tend to be least expensive to buy on Tuesday afternoon through Thursday. Worst days to fare shop are Saturday and Sunday.
CDs and DVDs generally come out on Tuesdays and might be on sale for the first one to three weeks.
Jewelry Sales sales are common, except around Valentine's Day and the December holidays. So plan to buy early or hope that your beloved will settle for an IOU.
JANUARY - after we all have over indulged - EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND GYM DEALS - as well as Super Bowl food items
FEB & MARCH - Winter clothing on close out
APRIL - Digital Cameras, Lawn, Garden and Patio Items, Spring Clothing.
MAY - Bikes, GRILLS and Camping Gear, Colone for Mother's Day
JUNE -.
JULY - Summer clothing goes on sale after the 4th of July
AUGUST - Back to School items and WHITE SALE
October - Snowblowers and Air Conditioners on Close out - also Winter Coats- Halloween Candy
November - Christmas Sales Start
Save Money Grocery Shopping - Buy Produce Last
Experts know that produce bruises less if it is put in the cart at the end of the shopping trip so WHY is it that it is the first thing we see when we enter the grocery store is the PRODUCE Department? According to those same experts, it's the first thing we see for a few reasons:
1) buying healthy food right off the bat will make us feel less guilty about indulging in other items that are not so healthy or are just clearly unhealthy choices (one does cancel the other still, right?)
2) We tend to buy more because we haven't already overindulged in other items
3) The biggest reason - PROFIT - produce has the highest profit margin - and it feels healthier to buy fresh broccoli for a casserole than it does to buy frozen broccoli at half the price.
So - save money and buy produce last.... and if you're using something in a casserole consider buying it frozen for half the money.
Live Frugal and Do Something You Love
Some great advice from Frugal Dad is to live frugal and do something you love before you have to do something for money. It's much easier done at 25 than 30 or 35.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
One Bag - The Art & Science of Traveling Light
It's filled with information and is sure to be a site that you will return to often over the years.
http://www.onebag.com/
Making a list - checking it twice --- Packing for a Trip
Universal packing list - this list helps you make your packing list and even logs into a map and can be emailed to yourself!
http://upl.codeq.info/
http://upl.codeq.info/
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. During the last 33 years, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program has provided weatherization services to more than 6.4 million low-income families.
http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/makingithappen/advice.html
http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/makingithappen/advice.html
Make your own Girl Scout Cookies
Cookie sales are their only real means of fundraising so please support them by ordering from them. A very small portion of the cookie sales actually goes to them. After you've eaten your stash of cookies and you're getting a hankering for the delicious cookies once again - try these recipes.
Thin Mints are their best selling cookies. As always, the homemade version is healthier for you.
This recipe comes from "Baking Bites" and you can find other recipes for Girl Scout CopyCat Recipes on their web site. Enjoy!
Homemade Thin Mints Cookies
The dough is made in advance, rolled into a log and chilled. This allows the cookies to be sliced off easily into rounds so there is no for a cookie cutter.
Once baked, they are dipped into a dark chocolate coating. Use a good quality dark chocolate to work with, starting with a bar and chopping it up. Semisweet chocolate - by which I mean chocolate chips - will work pretty well, too, although you might need to add an extra tablespoon of butter if your chocolate doesn’t get thin enough to ensure a thin cookie coating.
The cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for several days, but like “real” Girl Scout cookies, they taste great when frozen and will last for weeks - if not longer - in the freezer.
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/3 cup milk (any kind)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp peppermint extract
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. With the mixer on low speed, add in the milk and the extracts. Mixture will look curdled.
Gradually, add in the flour mixture until fully incorporated.
Shape dough into two logs, about 1 1/2 inches (or about 4 cm) in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 1-2 hours, until dough is very firm.
Preheat oven to 375F.
Slice dough into rounds not more than 1/4 inch thick - if they are too thick, they will not be as crisp - and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cookies will not spread very much, so you can put them quite close together.
Bake for 13-15 minutes, until cookies are firm at the edges.
Cool cookies completely on a wire rack before dipping in chocolate.
Dark Chocolate Coating
10-oz dark or semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Melt on high power in the microwave, stirring every 45-60 seconds, until chocolate is smooth or melt your chocolate in a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water.. Chocolate should have a consistency somewhere between chocolate syrup and fudge for a thin coating.
Dip each cookie in melted chocolate, turn with a fork to coat, then transfer to a piece of parchment paper or wax paper to set up for at least 30 minutes, or until chocolate is cool and firm.
Reheat chocolate as needed to keep it smooth and easy to dip into.
Makes 3 1/2-4 dozen cookies.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The Environmental Working Group provides in depth information about cleaning products, chemicals in other consumer products, cosmetics, and more:
At EWG, their team of scientists, engineers, policy experts, lawyers and computer programmers pores over government data, legal documents, scientific studies and they expose threats to your health and the environment, and to find solutions. Their research brings to light unsettling facts that you have a right to know.
Pollution is not only an "environmental" issue, it's a public health issue. Learn about the health effects of toxic chemicals that we absorb through our water, food and the products that we use. Learn about how to limit your exposure and about our work to reform toxics legislation. Subscribe to our toxics and human health feed
www.ewg.org/Health - The Power of Information
One Great & Inexpensive Cleaning Product
It’s earth-friendly: All-natural limestone is one of the principal ingredients, which is a very mild abrasive (this is probably what makes this stuff so good at stain-busting without leaving streaks or scratch marks), followed by sustainable cleaning agents like coconut, corn, and palm oils, plus baking soda to neutralize any lingering smells. Even the packaging is made of recycled paper!
It is inexpensive and can be used on almost everything! Think about it - it's powerful enought to get out stubborn stains and yet gentle enought that you can use it on things you eat off of and it's been around 120 years with very few formula changes!
Bon Ami can be use used on - tiles, tub, toilet, sinks, stove, grills, outdoor furniture, stainless steel appliances, pots and pans, windows, wooden decks, crystal, cutting boards, silverware, even swimming pools! I(check out the comprehensive list on the manufacturer's website, along with tips on how to tackle each one)!
Did I mention it's CHEAP - I like CHEAP - especially when it's CHEAP & EFFECTIVE!
The ingredients are simple, effective, and proudly listed right on the package. Bon Ami is always biodegradable, nontoxic and hypoallergenic.
They've recently updated their look... and on their web site they mention the bottles look "foggy"... there's a good reason for that.... because Bon Ami is using 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles for their products. Once again, Bon Ami has a use for something others have tossed away and they didn't stop there! Their labels and adhesive are the most compatible with the recycle stream. So go ahead and feel good about these plastic bottles. Buy a few for your friends.... it's a great gift for a friend and the ecology!
5 SIMPLE Ingredients
Limestone ~ Calcium carbonate
Feldspar
Biodegradable cleaning agents ~ Alkyl polyglucoside
Soda ash ~ Sodium carbonate
Baking soda ~ Sodium bicarbonate
Monday, March 1, 2010
Bacon Salt
Bacon lovers - you are now one step closer to Bacon Heaven without the calories!
This company started with 3 flavors of Bacon Salt – Original, Hickory and Peppered.
Since then, we’ve found even more things to make taste like bacon. We’ve expanded the Bacon Salt family to include Natural Bacon Salt and several Limited Edition flavors (Applewood, Jalapeno, Mesquite, Cheddar and Maple Redux). We’re also very excited about the newest addition to the family, Baconnaise™, which promises to take your sandwiches, salads, dips, fish and fries (and more) to new and more bacon-y heights.
Whether you're a regular griller or a gourmet chef, are counting calories or are a vegetarian who craves mouth-watering bacon taste without the bacon guilt, this is what you've been waiting for.
We hope you love it like we do. Please contact us to tell us what you think, share your recipes, or buy some of our bacon-themed merchandise to help spread the word while donating to a great cause.
Enjoy the bacon,
Justin and Dave, Bacontrepreneurs
http://www.jdfoods.net/ourstory.php
Safe Sushi Wallet Guide
Sources for NRDC’s guide: The data for this guide to mercury in fish comes from two federal agencies: the Food and Drug Information, which tests fish for mercury, and the Environmental Protection Agency, which determines mercury levels that it considers safe for women of childbearing age.
Click here to download a safe sushi wallet card
ENERGY STAR - Earth Saver
Saving the Earth. Saving Your Money.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are working together to promote the use of energy-efficient equipment by awarding the ENERGY STAR label to products that save energy. The agencies set energy efficiency criteria for specific consumer and commercial products. These criteria exceed the minimum national efficiency standards, where such standards exist. Manufacturers and retailers volunteer to place the ENERGY STAR label on those models that meet or exceed the criteria set by EPA and DOE.
The ENERGY STAR label can help make purchasing decisions easier. These products not only save energy, they help prevent air pollution and save money, frequently with better performance. Remember to look for the ENERGY STAR label - the symbol of energy efficiency.
More information about ENERGY STAR-labeled products:
Furnaces, Heat pumps (Air-source, Geothermal, and Gas-fired), Central air conditioners, Boilers, Programmable thermostats, Insulation, TVs, VCRs, New homes, Light fixtures, Office equipment (Computers, Printers, Fax machines, Scanners, Multifunction devices, Copiers)
(or contact EPA at 1-888-STAR-YES; 1-888-782-7937)
Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Room air conditioners, Clothes washers, Windows
(or contact DOE at 1-800-DOE-EREC; 1-800-363-3732)
ENERGY STAR Billing For better utility bill design
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