1/2 roll Bounty Select-A-Size paper towels (or Viva can be used, but most others will turn to mush quickly)
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If you love potato chips but are trying to give up junk food, here’s a good recipe you can try. It’s a bit time consuming perhaps, but true chip lovers know the time investment is well worth the snacking happiness. These homemade chips are also inexpensive and healthier than the store bought versions. Read the rest of this entry »
Think that “going green” seems overwhelming? Here are a few ways you can begin making the switch to help the environment and won’t make you feel like your changing everything in your life all at once.
Baking soda and salt are mild abrasives that can easily take the place of commercial scrubbing powders. Salt is slightly more abrasive but still gentle enough for most surfaces. To mix your own general-use scented cleanser, stir a drop or two of essential oil into baking soda or salt using a wire whisk. Store the mixture in a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. As the fragrance fades, refresh it with another drop of oil. Read the rest of this entry »
Making your outdoor space more environmentally friendly doesn’t have to be a hassle. Start with smart, simple changes that will help both your garden and the planet. Here are some easy tips and trends to get you started. Read the rest of this entry »
You can control lawn weeds without chemicals, says master gardener Paul James. It involves good mowing and fertilizing practices and a little hand-pulling. But it also involves not wanting every single weed gone and also letting a few–like the white Dutch clover (above)–have their day.
You can control weeds in the lawn without herbicides of any kind, organic or synthetic, says master gardener Paul James. And you don’t have to kill 100 percent of the weeds. Read the rest of this entry »
New to gardening? Here, in his own words, master gardener Paul James offers tips for successful gardening:
The main reason that people don’t drink water is that it is tasteless and not very “fun” to drink. On the other hand, water is definitely more healthy than sodas so now there is a entire category of packaged drinks such as VitaminWater that is basically bottled water with coloring,vitamins,and flavor. Instead of buying these drinks, there are many things you can add to water add home to make it more exciting to drink. Read the rest of this entry »
Conscientious mowing, followed by edging and trimming, reduces weeds, thickens turf and improves the lawn’s appearance and vitality.
