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Award Winning Hydrogarden Bottle

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I  I found these awesome grow bottles on  SeedsNow.com . This revolutionary hydroponic growing bottles are only $29.99!  "About the Grow Bottle  |  The Grow Bottle is an  upcycled-hydrogarden  that has been made completely out of hand-crafted and re-claimed wine bottles.  The Grow Bottle was winner of the 2011 NYIGF Eco Choice Award for Most Innovative Product.  This is the ultimate gift for any occasion and is the perfect gift for the person who has everything." Use the Code SAVE10NOW to take off 10%. Shipping is $4.95 or less and FREE on orders over $40. I love their seeds and have gotten excellent results from all varieties. SeedsNow.com  sells only NON-GMO seeds. 

Laugh Out Loud, for Real!

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Original Info-graph found @ http://naturalon.com/13-benefits-of-laughter-infographic/

DIY Witch Hazel Pore Minimizing Toner

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Making your own beauty products can be healthier, less expensive and often, satisfying to make. Toner's and masks are a simple way to change over to DIY and more natural products. I started making my own lotions, moisturizers, toners and masks quite some time ago. Believe me, there were some failed attempts before I had the techniques and recipes right. This toner is great for all skin types, inexpensive and easy to make and can have a few variations to suit your skin's needs. Clicking on the highlights will open a new window with more information or where to buy. Basic Witch Hazel Toner 1/3 cup Witch Hazel (find in most drug/grocery stores. Check in first aid section) 1/2 cup water 2 Tbs lemon juice  Options to customize the basic Toner: Oily or Acne Prone skin: 2 Tbs Rubbing Alcohol  5-10 drops Tea Tree Oil The rubbing alcohol will have a drying effect on the skin and can be omitted or reduced if  it is leaving your skin too dry. Tea Tree oil is a w

Taking Root, Houseplants to Share

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Starting house plants from cuttings is much easier than you may think. Many plants will take up root anywhere they can. Members of the Pothos family ( Wikki Info ) are easy to start, very tolerant of poor care and live well in limited light. I have one that was given to me as part of a gift from my office when my son was born 18 years ago, I have drug it back and forth across the county a few times, forgotten to water for  long periods, it's been mangled by cats, dogs and kids and yet it is still around. Over the years I have rooted many cuttings for myself and for friends. We have three pots in our house that are all from the same plant. I've started a few cuttings for a friend recently with only a few simple steps. Find the nodes on the vine. They are small, dark raised bumps, usually just below a leaf. You can cut off as long of a piece as you'd like, but three or four leaves from the end of the vine works well. Snip the vine above the leave that is after the no

Blueberry Chia Oatmeal, and a Moment of Brilliance

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I'm assuming you've heard Chia seeds, it's nearly impossible not to. My first experience with Chia was as a pet. As long as I can remember as soon as the holidays roll around the commercials start (Ch, Ch, Ch, Chia is echoing in my head right now). The drug stores and mega marts stock their shelves with the latest offering of magically growing friends. I can't help but to think of the awkward looking sheep like Chia Pet I got one year. Smearing the tiny slimy seeds then waiting for it to sprout and grow and turn into a bright green coat for that little naked sheep. Now we eat them? Who knew all those years we should have been eating instead of sculpting them in to pop culture topiary! High in Omega-3, flavorless and high on the food trend radar, these little buggers are everywhere. I've taken to sprinkling them in my morning oatmeal. The flavor is largely unchanged, the little slimy balls are nearly unnoticeable and an easy addition to my routine; however I ofte

Trying to be Greener, Cleaner and Less Toxic? Where to start?

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Clean or Toxic? Clean is Clean right? Not necessarily. We spend more time at home than anywhere else. Home is where we expect our families to be the safest, but what your cleaning with and using everyday maybe extremely toxic. Small changes can make a big difference! I found this article on  Everydayhealth.com  that make great suggestions on where to start the detox of our favorite place: Home. Swapping out a few basics, reading labels and learning which brands carry safer less toxic products can make a big difference. Online stores like  Vitacost.com offer free shipping on orders $49 or more  and often save 50% or more on great brands like  Seventh Generation  and a personal favorite  Mrs. Meyers Clean Day