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Natural Body Care Natural Body Care is a place to share information and experience regarding making and enjoying natural body care products. Natural Body Care can host discussion that doesn’t...	Mama Cloth-Help with GladRags and such!!! Today at 12:06 am by starrlamia	12,789	106,356
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle	How to clean dishcloths??? Yesterday at 10:09 am by mom2anangel	506	5,285

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Creating Toy Stashes started by lmbjer (7/6/11 at 9:45am)	Maybe jump ropes for the bigger kids, beach balls (they could... 7/7/11 at 7:25pm by Paxjourney	2	202
Replacing cleaning products started by lmbjer (9/2/10 at 2:22pm)	With a tight budget I would make changes over time. I... 7/7/11 at 5:06am by Shantimama	19	1,591
If you had a groundhog under your porch, what would you do? started by HappyMommy2 (5/31/11 at 6:24am) 1 2	I might have someone dispatch them for me -- not sure I could... 7/6/11 at 6:15am by sunnygir1	22	1,003
What is this plant?! started by rachelalfreda (5/31/11 at 6:47am)	Edible, really? I've never heard that! It is a prairie... 7/6/11 at 6:11am by sunnygir1	6	371
furniture slip covers? started by Katie T (6/14/11 at 10:02am)	i had a one piece and hated it. it looked cute while the... 7/5/11 at 10:07pm by lilyka	3	246
Do you use homemade laundry detergent with an HE machine? started by NikonMama (6/19/11 at 6:21pm)	I agree with samipolizzi about the low sudsing but it is also... 7/5/11 at 5:54am by lifeguard	4	374
Safer chemicals for "quick set" above ground pool? started by mrsdocmartin (7/2/11 at 10:23am)	My parents use baquacil. It';s a hydrogen peroxide based... 7/4/11 at 9:23pm by MsFortune	1	189
How can I safely clean urine out of our mattress? started by RunningMom26 (6/24/11 at 8:12am)	I would use the pet enzyme sprays.Good for urnie,vomit,blood. 7/4/11 at 5:10pm by mattemma04	5	342
bird poop on my line dried laundry - how do I prevent this? (cant move line) started by cyclamen (7/3/11 at 6:34pm)	Only thing I can think off is some fake owls/hawks and/or... 7/4/11 at 5:08pm by mattemma04	1	187
Families living in very small spaces: need advice! UPDATED 7/2/11 started by GreenGranolaMama (9/2/10 at 12:46pm) 1 2 3	i do love me some tiny spaces. :) in norway no less. :) and... 7/4/11 at 1:04am by zoebird	54	6,684
Complete Bathroom Overhaul for $60 started by thriftyqueen (6/17/11 at 7:15pm)	Your bathroom looked great and I am so sorry to hear about... 7/3/11 at 7:10pm by Katie T	5	401
Mold checking/ cleaning company in Montreal needed. started by abemom2 (7/3/11 at 4:43pm)	x-posted with Canada We went away for a few days and found... 7/3/11 at 4:43pm by abemom2	0	139
How often do you change your sheets? started by DevaMajka (6/22/11 at 10:41pm) 1 2	Every 7-10 days. Pillow cases every 3-4 days. 7/2/11 at 11:52pm by Paxjourney	23	783
Natural Bug Control started by happysmileylady (6/12/11 at 4:19am)	Sticky traps. And lots of them. Spiders don't bother me one... 7/2/11 at 12:22pm by Sol_y_Paz	6	287
Best vaccuum for hardwood floors and rugs started by DevaMajka (6/26/11 at 9:47am)	I'm used to a broom myself - till very recently. I didn't... 7/1/11 at 6:24pm by MamaMunchkin	6	359
I spilled paint on the rug started by Wild Lupine (6/27/11 at 12:26pm)	I spilled about 1/4 of a can on my carpet once and was able... 6/30/11 at 9:34pm by cocoanib	3	160
Homemade laundry detergent without washing soda? started by christinahudler (6/28/11 at 7:54am)	Well I have some in the oven as we speak just to see if it... 6/29/11 at 10:27am by christinahudler	4	376
should we let our rental co replace current metal windows with new vinyl ones or tell them to... started by noahs_wings (6/28/11 at 7:22pm)	I would probably leap at the chance to take the new windows... 6/29/11 at 9:02am by onlyzombiecat	3	214
Report mold problem in work place? Manager won't correct situation.!!! started by simplicityissanity (6/12/11 at 4:06am)	It depends on your state. Where I was living ( in oregon)... 6/29/11 at 1:48am by MovnMama	5	313
convection toaster oven started by galincognito (6/21/11 at 10:49pm)	thanks! we also got rid of our microwave but we don't have a... 6/27/11 at 6:20am by galincognito	2	171
Recycling your childs car seat available started by kidseat (6/26/11 at 9:40pm)	Have you heard about Kidseat Recyclers? Alberta's first car... 6/26/11 at 9:40pm by kidseat	0	184
homemade wood floor cleaner started by toughcookie (6/26/11 at 7:30am)	thank you! i will definitely try dr. bronners - great idea. 6/26/11 at 6:39pm by toughcookie	2	179
Need sources for non-toxic furniture started by Still_Learning (1/24/11 at 11:24am)	Cisco Home makes non-toxic furniture. They have showrooms in... 6/25/11 at 9:36am by Dunn	4	830
Chemical-free way to clean glass-top stove? started by Peek-a-boo (6/23/11 at 2:29pm)	I used homemade orange cleaner to clean mine. I soak orange... 6/24/11 at 5:15am by jadekat	3	207
curtains for keeping cool? started by kangamitroo (6/22/11 at 4:25pm)	Some nice thick curtains will keep the sun out and keep it... 6/23/11 at 5:49pm by cocoanib	1	132
borax in natural cleaning recipes. is it safe? started by ourdayourjourney (6/19/11 at 4:33pm)	I use borax for scrubbing the toilet, scrubbing the dogs... 6/22/11 at 10:00pm by mamayogibear	3	256
natural bug spray started by agholmes (6/20/11 at 7:04am)	Geranium rose essential oil repels ticks. I make it in a... 6/21/11 at 6:32pm by Hollyrose114	1	159
Charlies soap started by Katie T (6/12/11 at 9:56pm)	I would write to the manufacturer about your experience. ... 6/20/11 at 7:21am by Siennaflower	3	209
Does the dry home-made laundry soap really work? started by USAmma (6/9/11 at 10:23pm)	I've been using hm powdered detergent for a year or so? I... 6/18/11 at 6:37pm by jtsmom	6	371
Poor air quality causing health problems?? started by Evelynmia'smom (6/17/11 at 6:08am)	Absolutely it is black mold. If it was not, you would not be... 6/17/11 at 3:43pm by BubblingBrooks	1	146
Can these toys be saved? started by AidansMommy1012 (6/2/11 at 2:04pm)	I went with white vinegar + sun, and it worked really well.... 6/17/11 at 2:17pm by AidansMommy1012	4	262
Organic crib bedding & mattress? started by daisymommy (3/4/09 at 10:11am)	I'm a soon-to-be new mom, so I have not used this product... 6/17/11 at 11:35am by k-10	3	425
Toddler clothing in a cedar chest? started by lingon (6/5/11 at 5:46pm)	I always assumed (as I am prone to do ) that it was the dust... 6/16/11 at 7:30am by cparkly	1	196
laundry stains..... help!!! started by Queermama (6/14/11 at 9:46pm)	I used to use Tide religiously until I found Biokleen's... 6/15/11 at 10:33am by bungalowmama	2	178
Kitchen lighting started by katiecat (6/11/11 at 8:49am)	Oooo I like the first one you linked to texmama. Thanks! I'll... 6/14/11 at 1:44pm by katiecat	5	210
Help me find a small clothes drying rack started by chel (6/14/11 at 6:41am)	I have a cheap accordion drying rack I bought at least 10... 6/14/11 at 9:20am by yeahwhat	1	206
deck and pressure treated wood started by bureshsf (6/8/11 at 1:19pm)	I would do more research on the possible harms of pressure... 6/13/11 at 7:42am by nd_deadhead	2	185
Am I imagining this type of shelf? A couple other questions (kitchen, blinds). started by Pariah (4/27/11 at 10:25am)	I was just looking through the Lee Valley catalog and I think... 6/13/11 at 5:49am by katiecat	4	442
Need help with routine/schedule started by toulip (6/12/11 at 4:30pm)	Hi, I'm about to nanny fulltime in my home for 2 siblings... 6/12/11 at 4:30pm by toulip	0	159
Packing & Moving-Toy Storage started by ellairiesmom (6/9/11 at 7:23am)	I am struggling with this now because I want to do the same,... 6/12/11 at 8:39am by momofmine	1	176
towels to buy that dry soft on a clothesline? started by lingon (6/6/11 at 10:53am)	I bought these Quick Dry towels about a year ago and am very... 6/11/11 at 7:25am by ekortering	4	233
Bath towels that are made in the U.S... ? started by SAHDS (6/9/11 at 9:43am)	No direct experience, but since I'm going to be in the market... 6/9/11 at 7:42pm by swd12422	1	210
We flooded! Practical decorating opinions when you have a DH, a DS and a clumsy dog. started by ChristyMarie (5/29/11 at 6:36am)	I didn't get to read everything yet but wanted to mention... 6/9/11 at 6:01pm by ellairiesmom	4	237
Mold and Mildew in Bathroom- I'm pretty PO'd started by alexsam (5/29/11 at 5:35pm)	I had this same problem in my old apartment. My problem was... 6/9/11 at 11:53am by marimara	5	429
Would you use a rice cooker pot on the stove? started by Arianwen1174 (6/8/11 at 11:27pm)	Yeah, I know the manufacturer would say no way. Last month I... 6/8/11 at 11:27pm by Arianwen1174	0	212
Making it work in a small space started by lovepiggie (6/8/11 at 7:44am)	We have a 460'sq cabin with one bedroom and 2 kids - it is... 6/8/11 at 7:49am by nmelanson	1	163
Pressure cooker v pressure canner started by swd12422 (6/5/11 at 2:30pm)	I have a pressure canner. You can use it as a pressure cooker... 6/7/11 at 9:45pm by lunarlady	4	172
I NEED wall color ideas!! started by busymama77 (5/27/11 at 7:27am)	Oh good! I am glad you are liking the wall color. It is... 6/6/11 at 6:43pm by thriftyqueen	7	508
The ants go marching......Convince me not to buy toxic ant killer? started by LynnS6 (5/27/11 at 12:18am)	Well, I think they're gone for now. I've removed the... 6/6/11 at 10:16am by LynnS6	15	505
Clothesline Problem Solving... started by JTA Mom (7/6/09 at 8:30pm)	I have an umbrella clothesline and never had it placed in... 6/4/11 at 8:21pm by Lisoula	12	610