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Day 2: Make Your Own Non-Petroleum Jelly | A Delightful Home

This was easier than I thought it would be. One of Betsy’s goals for the year was to ditch some of our standard cleaners that we use around the house and make them! Honestly, I was a bit skeptical about this project mainly because I wasn’t sure that homemade cleaners would really get the job done.

http://www.macheesmo.com/2011/01/four-homemade-cleaners/

Four Homemade Cleaners | Macheesmo

http://www.good.is/posts/seven-surprising-ways-to-use-baking-soda

Seven Surprising Uses for Baking Soda - Health

Let us be clear: Baking soda is not going to permanently cure your acne or turn back the cruel hand of time. But if you’re looking to detoxify your body and your household, this multitasking ingredient will make your life easier (and more beautiful) without denting your coffers. Mom may have taught you that baking soda will make your bread rise and your fridge smell better, but did you know of its many cosmetic applications?

http://lifehacker.com/5571072/know-your-bodys-cooling-spots

You've probably heard that you can pour water over your wrists or neck to cool off quickly, but we've got the lowdown on all the body's best cooling spots, as well as the most effective ways to use them.

Know Your Body's Quick-Cooling Spots

Citronella candles are an effective way to keep mosquitoes away, but the quality makes can be pricey, and don't last as long as most people would like.

DIY Citronella Candles Cheaply Banish Mosquitoes

As the outdoor season approaches, many homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts look for ways to control mosquitoes . With all the publicity about the West Nile virus, mosquito repelling products are gaining in popularity.

5 Easy to Grow Mosquito-Repelling Plants

Herbal amulets, gris gris bags and sachets are small fabric bags filled with herbs and other fillings intended to achieve a particular magical goal. They are popular for protection and attracting positive influences into your life such as love, psychic ability, prosperity and the like.

http://fullmoon-magick.150m.com/sachets.html

Herbal Magic - Sachets and Gris Gris Bags

photo: charles chan * The next time you find yourself in need of a household product like stain remover, shower cleaner or ant deterrent, check the pantry before heading to the store. You might just find what you need, in the form of a common kitchen ingredient.

11 Unusual Household Uses For Food Items That Will Save You Money

http://www.mint.com/blog/saving/household-products-food-02162011/

Miracle Berry Fruit Tablets

http://www.good.is/posts/how-to-make-your-own-beauty-products-from-scratch

How to Make Your Own Beauty Products from Scratch - Lifestyle

Let's keep things simple this week. When it comes to personal-care products, we are big believers in streamlining what you use—see " Eight Products You Think You Need But Don't " for a refresher—buying less in general, and getting creative.

Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

Top 10 Weird Uses for Vodka - Save Money and Reduce Chemicals with Alcohol

http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/vodka-uses-460424

Vodka has been enjoyed since at least the early Middle Ages, and is well known as one of the world's most popular spirits. Its versatility in mixing and high alcohol content have made it extremely popular in cocktails, and it is still widely enjoyed 'neat' (straight up) in much of Eastern and Northern Europe.