Instructions: How to Spring Clean With Nontoxic Home-made Products - Environment - GOOD Tackling spring-cleaning this month? Us too. But there's no sense in doing it if you're going to create a big mess for the planet (and your body) in the process. Cleaning up your act isn't as straightforward as running to the pharmacy and picking out a bottle covered in claims of eco-friendliness and biodegradability, however. When it comes to home cleaning products a lot of eco claims are unverified and—worse—unverifiable, with rare exceptions like Seventh Generation. Instead of wondering what kinds of toxic chemicals you're flushing down the toilet or dumping down the drain every time you decide your apartment's gotten a little grungy, stock up on a few things listed below, and keep these easy recipes handy. All-purpose cleaner. Windows and mirror cleaner. Floor soap. Carpet deodorizer. Tubs, countertops, and sink scrub. Oven cleaner. Natural drain cleaner. Wood cleaner. Moldy grout remover. Shower spray. Toilet. Stainless steel polish. Marble, granite, or stone countertop cleaner.
Pregnant Chicken New on the Shelf I finally put some new activities out for the little ones. I originally intended to change them quite regularly, but there's just a lot of other work to do and life to live. Happily though, I was able to get 5 new pieces of work put together a couple days ago, and the kids have been enjoying them. First, a treasure hunt. Using tweezers and color matching. Cutting pieces of playdough. I found this on Chasing Cheerios. The last one I haven't given to Zahana yet, but Miah asked to try it. On a slightly different note, Miah and Larkin have found a new way to use the nuts and bolts board.
H is for Handmade Felt Aquarium Magnets When I was in the third grade my class took a field trip to Point Reyes, California to look at the tide pools. I was fascinated by them, each pool was like a small secret world. There were orange and purple sea stars, tiny little fish, and flower-like sea anemones. When I stuck my finger in an anemone's mouth it's sticky petal-like tentacles would close around it, thinking it was food (this probably isn't a nice thing to do to an anemone, but it certainly made an impression on me). My love for the ocean and all of its creatures has only grown in the subsequent years. When we decided to make a set of felt-covered magnets I knew I wanted to make an underwater scene. This underwater world makes a great gift for a child, or even an adult, who loves the ocean. Materials To make 20 magnets: Tips for all Magnets These magnets are all very simple to put together and don't require any fancy embroidery or techniques. Clownfish Finished size: 1 1/2-inches wide Cut out the pieces. Sea Anemone Angelfish
Daily Mom Tired, Need Sleep. Home The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet | Belly Bytes The following is a "healthy food hot list" consisting of the 29 food that will give you the biggest nutritional bang for you caloric buck, as well as decrease your risk for deadly illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Along with each description is a suggestion as to how to incorporate these power-foods into your diet. Fruits 01. Apricots The Power: Beta-carotene, which helps prevent free-radical damage and protect the eyes. 02. The Power: Oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that helps lower overall cholesterol and raise levels of HDL, plus a good dose of fiber. 03. The Power: Ellagic acid, which helps stall cancer-cell growth. 04. The Power: Stop aging, live longer and keep your mind sharp with blueberries. 05. The Power: Vitamin C (117mg in half a melon, almost twice the recommended daily dose) and beta-carotene - both powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from free-radical damage. 06. 07. The Power: Lycopene, one of the strongest carotenoids, acts as an antioxidant.
Kids Birthday Party Ideas, Maternity Photography, Kids Crafts, Modern Nursery Decor, Family Blog | 100 Layer Cakelet The Activity Mom: Printable Build a Letter Puzzles The Activity Mom Sharing Activities and Ideas that Make Learning Fun Get Our Activities by Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Printable Build a Letter Puzzles November 17, 2009 by Nicole 9 Comments Nicole from Tired, Need Sleep created these awesome Build a Letter puzzles and graciously shared them. Read the directions and print them here: Build a Letter Template. I put ours in sheet protectors in a notebook and tucked the foam pieces in the inside pocket. You may also like - Thanksgiving Puzzles (printable) Letters 12 Ways to Learn with Stickers Filed Under: Alphabet, Printable, Puzzles Next PostButton Snake Previous PostBaby Activity – Turkey Rhymes Speak Your Mind Comments Elise says: November 18, 2009 at 3:13 am These are awesome. Search by Category Promo Codes Learn and Play with Your Toddler eBook Join Me Button Search by Topic Search for Activities Topics Archives Blogtastic Theme · Created By: Wacky Jacquis Designs