Clean House, Clean Planet: Clean Your House for Pennies a Day, the Safe, Nontoxic Way

You know, our grandmothers were smart women. They used household items to clean their homes. Why buy Windex, when you could clean glass with vinegar? This book take us back to a simpler, less chemical filled time of cleaning our homes with everyday household items that are much less toxic than commercial cleaners.


Clean House Clean Planet

"I was thrilled to stumble across Karen Logan's book shortly after my son was born. I started to avoid cleaning because I detested using most household cleaners due to the harsh chemicals. I was also very concerned about my son's second-hand exposure or worse - possible direct contact. Karen's book educated me about the hazards of commericial cleaners and then taught me how to make my own simple and safe cleaners right in my kitchen. This information showed me that harsh cleaners are unnecessary and more important what natural products would produce similar results. Making my own products is also entertaining and educational for my toddler who is now able to "help" clean and I don't waste precious naptime on toilet bowls and bath tubs! Her receipes are very easy to follow and are effective!!! I gave away all my commericial products almost two years ago and have not gone back to one of them. It's so comforting to know that my family is no longer exposed to harmful cleaners and we are doing our part in protecting the environment."

This books is a great resource in combination with How to Grow Fresh Air.

5 Ways to Be Eco-Chic

I was just checking out Amazon's Green Section today to see what new items they had, and I found this fun and interesting list.
Top 5 Ways to Be Eco-Chic
Top ways to be eco-chic: from sustainable footwear to bamboo housewares.

I figured that was just up my alley, so here is the list. Let me know if you agree with the order.

Eco-Chic #1: Sustainable Footwear
Eco-Chic #2: Green Beauty
Eco-Chic #3: Baby Goes Green
Eco-Chic #4: Sustainable Home
Eco-Chic #5: Bamboo and Organic Cotton Bed & Bath
To see the products listed under each item, click here.

I think that I would personally change the order to 5, 3, 2, 4, 1, but that is just me.  I really do like these suggested items, though.


3 Piece Super Soft 100% Bamboo Fiber Kitchen Towels - Pine Green


pb Bamboo Travel Blanket


Pinzon by Crypton Hillsboro Armchair

Making New Products from Deconstructed Buildings


There is a movement afoot in Cleveland, Ohio connected to the construction industry that is very forward thinking. And one of the key players in this movement is a company called A Piece of Cleveland.

What APOC is doing is fascinating. They are working with construction and demolition experts in deconstructing buildings in order to recycle the reusable wood, bricks, and metal to make into new furniture, and other custom items.

APOC has been successful selling their custom work as well as a burgeoning retail line. To read more about APOC, click here.