Homemade “Swiffer” Wets

I recently used up a container of those wet Swiffer floor wipes that I bought in a moment of weakness because they’re really convenient. I would slap one on my Swiffer and wipe the floor while Madeleine was down for a nap, but I noticed that when she woke up she would sneeze after entering the room I had cleaned. Not good. It totally freaked me out and I vowed not to buy them again.

Lately I have been cutting up old t-shirts in the shape of the wipes and it works great! I wet the piece of t-shirt with water and just a tiny splash of BabyGanics floor cleaner, some natural soap or even just plain old water and zip around with it. I just toss the homemade “swiffers” in the wash. I’m saving money and not creating a bunch of waste with the store bought wipes! Win, win.

Organic Flowers!

Did you get flowers for Mother’s Day this year? Ever wonder how many chemicals it takes to make those perfect bouquets? Hmmm…probably a lot! After I started thinking about it, I told my husband NOT to buy me flowers for Mother’s Day, BUT I found a place online to order organic flowers!! Yahhoo flowers without all the icky chemicals! A beautiful bouquet without the guilt. Check it out!

Recycling the random stuff

Here is a cool website where you can recycle computers and trash like cd and dvd covers, cords and other old electronics. Pay a fee and ship. Who doesn’t have a pile of stuff like this in their basement that they would love to recycle???

http://www.greendisk.com

Fresh Baby So Easy Food/Breast Milk Storage Trays

These things are great and BPA free of course!!! I know. I know. You’re thinking, “I could just use ice cube trays” but these are super convenient. I’ve been pureeing food for Madeleine and freezing it in ice cube trays for a few months now. I always mean to put something over it, but never remember to do it and then think to myself that it’s kind of gross that the food is out in the open in the freezer! Problem solved. I got these about a week again and Madeleine’s food is now safe and sound under the tray cover.

Opt Out to Save Trees!

This is a great way to cut down on your junkmail! Catalog choice allows you to search for the catalogs you receive at home and opt off of the mailing list to conserve paper. Sign up is simple, and it only takes a minute to get rid of a ton of unwanted mail. Save the trees! Check it out!

http://www.catalogchoice.org/