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The Green family’s eco friendly journey towards ethical living, self sufficiency and a sustainable lifestyle.

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The cat shat on the mat - natural alternatives to chemical air fresheners

March 30th, 2008 · No Comments

The cat that did the deedOne of the downsides to having an elderly cat is their lack of bladder and bowel control. Our remaining feline is 15 years young and is, what’s known in the trade as officially, ‘losing it’. She is an outdoor girl, being a farm cat originally and so she is used […]

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If life gives you lemons; use them to clean the eco friendly way!

March 12th, 2008 · No Comments

the juice of fresh lemons, for natural, eco friendly cleaningThis week, I’ve shared some ideas for using kitchen ingredients to add a natural, eco friendly shine to your home. The benefits of this are to your health, the environment and your pocket!

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Using bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to spring clean your home

March 11th, 2008 · 4 Comments

bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) - use it to safely clean your homeYesterday I talked about using vinegar to add eco sparkle and shine to your home!
Today, I’m going to move onto another of my favourite environmentally friendly household cleaners - bicarbonate of soda (baking soda to our brother and sisters across the pond).
Bicarbonate of […]

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Using vinegar for a natural spring clean

March 10th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Spring cleaning with natural products can be easyMany of us will be thinking about a spring clean. Some of us will actually get around to doing one
If you walk into any store, you’ll see aisles full of the latest products that claim to save you time and energy, whilst getting your home sparkling […]

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Natural home made facial cleanser recipe using yogurt and oats

March 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Natural beauty as nature intendedI wanted to share the easiest and most gorgeous facial cleanser recipe with you today. Well actually it’s a cleanser, gentle exfoliator and moisturiser rolled into one.
The best thing about it is, that the left overs can be eaten for breakfast - in the bath; take a spoon with you. And […]

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Home made frugal tomato soup recipe (includes vegan version)

February 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

home made tomato soupMaking soup satisfies the criteria for one of the simplest ways to begin your self sufficient journey. It is a frugal meal once you have a few favourite recipes up your sleeve; especially if you make a habit of using left overs or using up odd bits of vegetable that might otherwise […]

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