I just read a wonderful post from Passionate Homemaking on green options for taking care of the family laundry. I was very impressed with the cost comparisons and descriptions that the author, Lindsay Edmonds, included. I’m looking forward to doing my own comparisons with some of the options that Lindsay explored. For a do-it-yourself recipe and a seedy option, please check out the Passionate Homemaking blog. I’m sure you will enjoy the Homemade Laundry Detergent, Charlies & Soap Nuts post and many others!

Spring is in the air and between sneezes, I”ve been thinking of ideas to share, people to meet and products to discuss. I recently gave a speech titled, It’’s Not Easy Being Green, or is it?. In it, I describe some of the big and little steps that we can take toward being more green, organic and sustainable.
The little steps I will tag as Baby Steps. These are actions or choices that involve minimal effort and/or cost.
The bigger steps I will tag as Big Steps. These often involve more forethought …

I feel very fortunate that my County”’’s library system has a variety of books on green and organic living. I stumbled across Organic Housekeeping, by Ellen Sandbeck, while perusing the shelves and I””””m finding it both fascinating and informative. Right now I am particularly interested in how to keep a healthy home for someone who has a weakened immune system while also minimizing the harmful chemicals that are use for everyday cleaning.
Ms. Sandbeck introduces her book with some disturbing news such as the 1998 Chemical Hazard Data Availability Study conclusions:
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