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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...	Natural facial moisturizer with SPF for adult acne-prone skin? Today at 4:31 am by bygones75	12,821	106,670
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Ugh, the wasps are back! started by pear-shaped (3/15/11 at 9:43am)	Thank you both for your suggestions. I think we really should... 3/16/11 at 9:55am by pear-shaped	3	207
help me find the perfect dishwasher started by Toolip (3/12/11 at 8:58pm)	it seems to be a new problem. Adjustable racks are going out... 3/15/11 at 12:50pm by Toolip	9	265
would you like to have a voice started by Ifluffedthree (3/14/11 at 9:49pm)	When I click on the link, I just get the survey monkey home... 3/15/11 at 8:19am by pear-shaped	1	140
Would you buy an air purifier or an organic mattress? started by bluedaisy (3/11/11 at 7:16pm)	Mattress :) 3/14/11 at 3:03pm by artemis33	1	154
Moving to really small apartment started by larablue (3/6/11 at 1:28am)	Thank you very much for your suggestions. I went to Ikea... 3/14/11 at 8:22am by larablue	3	238
Know Anything About Chimneys??? started by sere234 (3/7/11 at 6:25am)	I once came home to a swarm of wasps in my upstairs hallway. ... 3/14/11 at 5:56am by ChristyMarie	5	230
Help me De-Stink Work Clothes & Gear (2-cycle exhaust & funk) started by liza-s (3/7/11 at 10:04pm)	Soaking in borax and Bac-Out for multiple days is the only... 3/13/11 at 10:26pm by liza-s	7	219
Non-toxic alternative to Killz started by New_Natural_Mom (3/1/11 at 6:17pm)	The subfloor may need to come out, and anything else that got... 3/12/11 at 5:06pm by Think of Winter	9	326
How toxic is this mattress? started by bluedaisy (2/28/11 at 7:39pm)	tough choice. i think i would start with the mattress. you... 3/12/11 at 10:31am by talia rose	7	372
What are your favorite kitchen gadgets? What's on your "wish list" started by mommariffic (2/27/11 at 6:55am)	Use the most often: I think our George Forman Griddle gets... 3/10/11 at 10:40pm by delightedbutt...	18	559
Help me decorate my daughter's room, please! started by RooRooDog (3/6/11 at 10:02am)	I second and third the idea of beaboard (sp). Id save up for... 3/10/11 at 10:06pm by zebra15	11	557
HELP - anyone know about retaining walls? Mine just collapsed. started by ChristyMarie (3/8/11 at 1:54pm)	No, exterior! I didn't explain that very well, did I? ... 3/8/11 at 3:56pm by ChristyMarie	2	184
Washer/dryer placement started by gmvh (2/27/11 at 5:33pm)	When I lived in a ranch I loved having my laundry in the... 3/8/11 at 1:19pm by mumm	6	331
Take the curtains or leave them? started by NikonMama (3/5/11 at 9:16pm)	we've bought 3 houses in the pas 2 yrs. always leave... 3/7/11 at 7:45am by chel	9	298
Are Used Mattresses Gross? started by ramama (2/23/11 at 12:47pm) 1 2 3	I think it would really depend on the source. We buy new... 3/7/11 at 7:41am by Climbing Rose	40	1,175
Talk to me about washing machines please! started by NikonMama (3/2/11 at 8:01pm)	I have a Bosch 500 Plus. I LOVE my Bosch appliances. Just... 3/7/11 at 7:39am by jeannineb	6	191
cleaning a front-loading washer started by red and lulu (3/4/11 at 5:39am)	I clean mine by pulling the rubber gasket all the way back... 3/6/11 at 5:28pm by stelly	4	210
Things you didn't know you were supposed to clean started by limabean (2/22/11 at 10:24am) 1 2 3…6	This is an electric broom, I guess also called a stick... 3/6/11 at 6:59am by Hoopin' Mama	109	5,984
Good elec tea kettle ... With no plastic? started by Subhuti (3/4/11 at 9:52am)	velochic i'm pretty sure from the reviews it has a... 3/6/11 at 5:55am by Subhuti	5	403
Something is wrong with my water. Any ideas on what this means? started by sosurreal09 (3/3/11 at 9:43am)	The hot water heater may need to be flushed. Mineral build up... 3/3/11 at 10:00am by tinuviel_k	1	127
Organic Mattress? started by chicagomom1977 (5/26/09 at 10:50pm) 1 2	About latex ... I react badly to latex condoms, gloves, etc. ... 3/2/11 at 11:51am by LaydieBugs	26	1,959
Article I enjoyed re. "Radical Homemaking" started by Shellie (3/29/10 at 4:13am)	Bumping this great link for the newer crowd. :) 3/1/11 at 1:48am by Shellie	19	1,740
Combination Microwave - Convection Oven, Your Opinion? started by journeymom (2/22/11 at 1:23pm)	Well, we've decided to replace the broken one with another of... 2/28/11 at 8:59am by journeymom	6	155
Carpet Cleaning started by dejagerw (2/27/11 at 9:03am)	We have this Bissell, and like it b/c it has a built-in... 2/27/11 at 9:57am by Drummer's Wife	2	145
Is This Caused By Moths? started by sugarlumpkin (2/26/11 at 10:38am)	I've had holes in sweaters and not seen moths, but with no... 2/27/11 at 2:07am by pear-shaped	1	135
vacuum suggestions started by strongrad (2/21/11 at 1:13pm)	Thanks everyone who responded :) I ended up getting a... 2/26/11 at 4:25pm by strongrad	6	236
Mother Earth News sells subscribers' names started by aba (2/25/11 at 10:31am)	FWIW, this is not a new policy. They did the same thing when... 2/26/11 at 4:13pm by annethcz	1	236
Stain Removal Help Please! started by Annie Mac (2/15/11 at 9:22am)	Thanks Mamas. It's been horribly cold here, so I've just been... 2/26/11 at 8:46am by Annie Mac	10	219
Removing vomit smell from carpet? started by Siennaflower (2/17/11 at 11:52am)	Hydrogen peroxide! Pour directly on the stain. If you want,... 2/26/11 at 6:19am by sugarlumpkin	7	1,612
What is your favorite EO for aroma? started by bass chick (2/10/11 at 1:51pm)	My mom got me a cold water diffuser. A good friend of hers is... 2/26/11 at 6:12am by sugarlumpkin	7	225
I'm glad my appliances aren't like kid's toys... started by goinggreengirl (2/25/11 at 1:00pm)	My appliances would never shut up if they did! 2/25/11 at 1:56pm by bcblondie	1	104
Kitchen Backsplash - need opinions started by ~ Wonderful Life ~ (12/27/10 at 3:52pm)	I bought some self-stick SS tiles on amazon. They look great... 2/24/11 at 8:04am by columbusmomma	8	428
Penpal (via email) for my 6 yr old DC? started by loobop (2/6/11 at 4:19pm)	I have an 8 year old who will be 9 in Aug but she LOVES to... 2/23/11 at 9:00am by Mommyofalmost6	2	237
Alternative to aluminum foil tent for a turkey started by SomethingAnonymous (2/7/11 at 1:48pm)	Same here. I like to do the spatchcocking technique and leave... 2/21/11 at 7:39pm by philomom	7	762
Not-so-technical Canning Question!! Help? started by fresh_veggie (2/19/11 at 7:25pm)	Glad you re-processed them. My mother and niece almost died... 2/21/11 at 2:23pm by velochic	5	229
Why didn't anyone ever tell me... started by crunchy_mommy (1/30/11 at 11:11am) 1 2	It takes forever to dry. That is the worst part. 2/21/11 at 12:23pm by Purple*Lotus	36	1,866
EWW. Cat caught a mouse. started by WindyCityMom (2/16/11 at 2:38am)	Or move far far far from MILs basement! ;) I found out that... 2/21/11 at 11:17am by WindyCityMom	3	216
Gift making - books and blogs? started by atpeace (2/20/11 at 3:47pm)	I'm interested in some ideas for making gifts out of stuff... 2/20/11 at 3:47pm by atpeace	0	86
Anyone have a good laundry detergent recipe? started by mom2happy (10/25/10 at 9:55am)	1 Bar soap (Fels-Naptha) (grind up in food processor or... 2/19/11 at 10:31am by Tidbitz	5	335
Minimizing toxic exposure in a new apartment started by bluedaisy (1/29/11 at 9:27am)	I wouldn't discount opening the windows at least once daily... 2/18/11 at 5:18pm by ASusan	9	396
Organic twin bedding sets? Is it necessary? started by bluedaisy (1/29/11 at 9:22am)	I definitely agree that the most important thing is getting... 2/18/11 at 2:25pm by talia rose	4	544
What kind of cleaning solution do you use in your carpet steam cleaner? started by Biscuits & Gravy (2/17/11 at 1:42pm)	I USE afm SAFECOATS CARPET SHAMPOO. TOTALLY NON-TOXIC AND IT... 2/18/11 at 2:20pm by talia rose	5	517
Getting odors out of polar fleece started by katroshka (2/17/11 at 11:30am)	I've always noticed that polar fleece soaks up smells, so we... 2/17/11 at 11:30am by katroshka	0	253
Unpaper towels started by Tilia (2/16/11 at 3:00pm)	I've been using the same unpaper towels for 4 years now and... 2/16/11 at 3:00pm by Tilia	0	186
Bringing your own containers to restaurants? started by atpeace (2/11/11 at 9:48am)	I always do and the staff generally tells me that it's cool... 2/15/11 at 9:53am by AfricanQueen99	5	335
Cleaning a carseat cover? started by Stayseeliz (2/15/11 at 6:49am)	I'd definitely replace the harness and probably the cover as... 2/15/11 at 8:59am by ~Amy~	2	93
Are your towels/bedding frayed/holey/threadbare/torn? Do you have no furniture? Etc... started by laohaire (12/5/10 at 3:49pm) 1 2 3 4 5	We have some awesome hand me down towels with the addition of... 2/14/11 at 4:41pm by The Imp and I	86	5,781
Do you use dish cloths? started by baileyann3 (1/19/10 at 12:10pm) 1 2 3	Cloths. Im a cloth hoarder. I have big bar towels for hot... 2/14/11 at 3:48pm by The Imp and I	43	2,562
HELP! Mom bought us a brand new mattress. started by amberskyfire (2/13/11 at 11:46am)	Where did I just read about this issue? Shoot it was a book I... 2/14/11 at 1:41pm by asraidevin	5	395
best way to clean stainless steel applicances? started by joyfulheart (2/9/11 at 2:52pm)	Any oil will work exactly the same, just buff off the excess... 2/13/11 at 5:22pm by Thparkly	10	409