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Homemade Mop Solution? started by GentlerBirth (1/29/11 at 3:40pm)	Dish soap and wateer is what I use (and vinegar, but I would... 1/31/11 at 11:46am by asraidevin	1	1,586
Ending Weekly Ads started by jimblejamble (1/18/11 at 6:58pm)	Thanks for the links! 1/21/11 at 10:35am by jimblejamble	2	1,400
Could really use some ideas started by BCFD (10/22/10 at 12:09am)	http://www.epa.gov/kids/garbage.htm ... 1/20/11 at 4:45pm by Courtney-Ostaff	2	1,457
another "what to do with..." post started by kt~mommy (4/5/10 at 10:16pm)	If the old cloth is natural fabric, it can be composted.... 1/20/11 at 4:40pm by Courtney-Ostaff	9	1,290
what to do with old disposable cameras started by samstress (1/17/11 at 2:24pm)	Actually freecycle/craigslist them. The kids at my local... 1/19/11 at 7:12pm by zebra15	3	1,377
Re-Usable Snack Baggies started by weezix (6/21/10 at 9:59pm)	I buy mine from Kael & Kaed on Etsy, she uses some other... 1/17/11 at 7:06am by surrogate	15	1,043
church dinner trash started by catinthehat (12/10/10 at 8:51pm)	Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but Doris... 1/15/11 at 10:14am by enkmom	9	1,618
trying to cut out plastic baggies, but started by ericaness (7/14/10 at 1:54pm)	we use lock n lock for everything in the pantry...nothing... 1/10/11 at 10:02am by nanette0269	14	1,661
Uses for expired baby cereal started by milosmomma (3/18/09 at 1:02pm)	Baby oatmeal is really good if you ever get hives as an... 1/8/11 at 8:07pm by thickcitymomma	11	3,647
Anyone doing a wrapping paper free holiday? started by Pinoikoi (12/14/08 at 2:54am) 1 2 3	i found some wrapsacks on clearance....10 assorted sizes for... 1/4/11 at 4:37pm by nanette0269	52	3,587
Where do you get your cloth napkins? started by ians_mommy (10/24/09 at 1:37pm) 1 2	Ah... waaayyy to expensive for my taste! My jaw dropped at... 1/4/11 at 11:52am by wemoon	34	3,300
Does anyone know??? started by remijo (10/15/10 at 9:51am)	Sorry - I meant $1.50/pound. I think it's even less if you... 1/2/11 at 9:18pm by Lisoula	12	1,806
Do You Have ... ? started by ChetMC (8/9/10 at 3:13pm)	I am still oddly attached to my grandma's button tin. I love... 1/2/11 at 8:48pm by Lisoula	15	1,039
eco-friendly kitchen sponge? started by spiritofthings (7/8/10 at 5:12am)	I use a cotton knitted dishrag (from etsy - I don't knit). I... 12/31/10 at 10:40pm by MsFortune	11	1,491
urban worm composting started by emmaegbert (8/26/10 at 3:31pm)	Yes, plz let me know how the worms do! It didn't occur to me... 12/19/10 at 7:25pm by rush2ady	3	1,025
cloth napkin that do not need ironing started by ourdayourjourney (6/28/10 at 8:24pm)	We have the plain "hotel" white napkins from Williams Sonoma.... 12/14/10 at 11:25am by JudiAU	5	800
Reusing Plastic Bottles to Water started by WorldsBestMom (6/22/10 at 11:57pm)	i think maybe she means those self watering things that you... 12/8/10 at 3:12pm by surrogate	3	484
Please help me improve the look of this chair. started by adoremybabe (12/7/10 at 7:27am)	Ours is covered with an artificial leather. The fabric is... 12/7/10 at 7:27am by adoremybabe	0	1,298
Looking for ideas for teacher gifts - I have Rosemary started by vrclay (12/5/10 at 7:59pm)	I bought a smaller reusable tote - I am going to fill it with... 12/5/10 at 7:59pm by vrclay	0	1,284
Show me a picture of your recyling please! started by nerdymom (11/3/10 at 1:53pm)	None. BUT - I clarified with the recycling company and it is... 12/4/10 at 6:24pm by nerdymom	4	1,445
reusables with no sewing ability! started by jeminijad (5/17/10 at 6:00pm)	The small sewing machines and totally NOT worth it - you can... 12/1/10 at 4:23am by e13lorena	12	1,361
If you could pick 5 things started by USAmma (6/27/10 at 10:09pm)	My Five when I was working Full Time: Using Cloth Items... 12/1/10 at 4:14am by e13lorena	5	889
The Story of Stuff film started by Manonash (10/2/10 at 11:20am)	Interesting! I will check out the story of bottled water! 11/23/10 at 5:41pm by PoetryLover	5	1,681
What to do with shrunken wool sweater? started by laohaire (9/16/10 at 6:40pm)	Cut it across at the arm pits and use it as a soaker pad for... 11/23/10 at 4:49pm by jimblejamble	11	2,181
Old down comforters and pillows, any ideas? started by Caneel (7/21/10 at 5:16pm)	I used our old ones to wrap our couch cushions when they were... 11/20/10 at 12:03pm by SeekingJoy	6	1,201
Alternative to flimsy plastic produce bags? started by christianmomof3 (8/18/10 at 1:25pm)	I found the greatest thing! Make reusable produce bags from... 11/7/10 at 9:17pm by christianmomof3	17	1,078
Putting non-recyclables in the recycling started by DevaMajka (9/25/10 at 6:43pm)	I will admit to not checking the numbers on plastic. And... 11/3/10 at 2:18pm by jeminijad	18	1,885
Is there such thing as a trade/swap site? started by dylan1984 (1/11/10 at 9:14pm)	diaperswappers.com has a section in the forum for this. here... 9/18/10 at 7:26pm by jenhill	4	903
Hughie reusable water sink started by Kim Allen (8/30/10 at 3:38pm)	Would it really work to water plants with water used for... 9/13/10 at 6:04am by proudmomof4	2	1,535
keeping your laptop lunch cool started by samstress (8/25/10 at 1:37am)	I've used squares I've cut from a Rubbermaid Ice Blanket.... 9/12/10 at 6:31pm by Polliwog	5	761
Green birthday parties started by IntuitiveJamie (8/10/10 at 10:47pm)	We've done individually decorated cookies for party favors... 9/9/10 at 2:28pm by KittyM	11	1,041
What CAN'T be recycled/composted/etc. started by crunchy_mommy (3/3/10 at 2:35pm)	I have since found out that Staples recycles batteries. And... 9/9/10 at 2:09am by BlessedOne	11	1,931
Best Place/Price for Laptop/Bento Boxes? started by olliepop (8/26/10 at 5:41pm)	Thanks for sharing. I also found these at The Container... 9/3/10 at 7:53am by olliepop	5	1,458
Tell me about some glass storage containers you like started by JudiAU (8/19/10 at 4:09pm)	Mason jars. We use them for everything. As storage, as... 8/31/10 at 11:25pm by SuburbanHippie	8	758
Natural Dishwasher cleaner? started by MamaBug (8/14/10 at 12:13pm)	We use Seventh Generation Dishwashing Detergent (hand washing... 8/31/10 at 4:30pm by Scarlet_Redhead	4	610
Ideas for party bags etc for 7 yo s party? started by Fillyjonk (8/23/10 at 7:03am)	Thanks both! Ok off to shop! 8/25/10 at 7:12pm by Fillyjonk	3	499
reusable bags as small garbage liners? started by princesstutu (8/15/10 at 1:46am)	DH just dumps the trash from the kitchen can into the big can... 8/17/10 at 5:27pm by wholewheatchick	4	539
Rope Hammock Repair? started by cparkly (8/15/10 at 4:13pm)	Have you ever repaired a rope hammock? Did you buy a kit or... 8/15/10 at 4:13pm by cparkly	0	473
Upcycling projects started by zoebird (8/15/10 at 5:27am)	That is a fantastic idea about reuseable/washable face masks... 8/15/10 at 9:17am by IntuitiveJamie	1	818
Lining for reusable snack bags started by MaryMarg (8/14/10 at 4:50pm)	I'm not sure what coated ripstop vinyl is. I line my bags... 8/15/10 at 12:50am by Dakota's Mom	1	418
What do you mean I can't recycle that milk carton?!? started by HerRoyallHighness (7/2/10 at 9:49am) 1 2	We live in an area were we can recylce almost everything but... 8/12/10 at 9:19pm by JudiAU	20	2,206
lunchskins discounted? started by babyonmyback (8/9/10 at 10:54pm)	Anyone know where I can find lunchskins discounted or even on... 8/9/10 at 10:54pm by babyonmyback	0	386
Toilet Tank Sinks started by mumm (7/2/10 at 4:47pm)	I wonder if they are awkward to use. I like the idea, but the... 8/9/10 at 3:40pm by ChetMC	3	651
Oven Glass started by sunbun (7/9/10 at 7:47pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sunbun Our oven glass was... 8/2/10 at 2:27am by Katie T	1	410
Reusing Plastic Milk Cartons started by stephr_k (7/27/10 at 2:14pm)	You can cut the top part to be shaped like a scoop (similar... 7/30/10 at 3:34pm by ChetMC	2	452
Drink containers started by busymama7 (7/28/10 at 12:52pm)	we have some of... 7/29/10 at 8:40am by LaughingHyena	2	422
Do you have a butter dish? started by Aufilia (5/24/10 at 2:01am) 1 2	I'm chiming in from the Deep South where it's about 97... 7/21/10 at 2:50am by MaryMarg	20	1,969
Re-using glass jars started by lisalu100 (6/18/10 at 3:56pm)	Yes, you can reuse baby food jars and jars from pasta sauces,... 7/20/10 at 2:48am by Ellp	16	1,176
The stinky washcloth thread started by Barefoot~Baker (6/24/10 at 10:55pm)	I have the same issue, I line-dry just about all my laundry.... 7/5/10 at 12:44pm by Tizzy	19	1,103
Compact fluorescents vs. regular lightbulbs started by amyamanda (3/22/10 at 7:07pm) 1 2	I like our CFLs, though they certainly don't live up to all... 7/4/10 at 12:50pm by happysmileylady	27	2,093