Ditch the Dryer Sheets…Use Herbs Instead

Ditch your dryer sheets and embrace the latest trend in simple, sustainable living…dryer sachets!  These chemical-free, all-natural alternative to dryer sheets have been growing in popularity as people try to eliminate unnecessary chemicals from their homes, but have you ever wondered how they work?  In this week’s column, I’ll tell you why they work and show Read More …

DIY Refillable Dryer Sachets

It’s time to ditch your dryer sheets and embrace the latest trend in simple, sustainable living…dryer sachets! These chemical-free, all-natural alternative to dryer sheets have been growing in popularity, and this week I’m going to show you how to make your own dryer sachet, that is both reusable and refillable. Often dryer sachets are sewn shut Read More …

Gardening Quickie: Plant a Mint Bowl

Become a gardening genius (or just play one on tv) with this quick and easy project – no green thumb required! PROJECT TIME: 30 min.* PROJECT LEVEL: easy SUPPLIES: large terra cotta bowl or pot, soil, plant markers, 3 varieties of mint plants *Does not include a trip to your local plant nursery, which if you’re like me, can Read More …