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A natural way to get rid of those Japanese beetles while growing a multi-purpose plant in your yard. 

A way to treat poison ivy with a simple mixture of boiled dry herbs. Not complicated, and it works.

Major meat recall hits the U.S. This article helps you figure out if your home is affected or not.

A Seventh Generation cleaning kit worth $44.99 will go to one lucky winner. Enter before 12 midnight on May 5, 2008.

Easy, inexpensive, fun! And guess what, it's lead free. What could be better than making your own lip balm? Here is a basic recipe with several ideas on customizing it just for you.

It's Earth Day. How will you help your kids celebrate? Here are some great ideas to help them have fun while understanding their planet better.

Nothing is more difficult for a new mom and dad than a baby with colic. Thankfully, there are ways to help colicky babies find some peace, giving mom and dad a chance to enjoy their little bundle.

Store-bought air fresheners are filled with chemicals.  But it's easy and cost-effective to make your own!  Blend your own scents and clean the air safely.

Making your own vanilla extract is cheap and easy - not to mention fun!

Learn how to clean your wood floors using tea!

Each April, National TV-Turnoff Week comes around, and this year it’s April 21 - 27. Want to give it a go? To help you prepare, I have one free copy of Living Outside the Box to give away.

How do you ditch all those harmful cleaners under the kitchen sink? Here are a few tips and tricks to help clean the kitchen safely and cheaply!

Drink your veggies! Here's one great way that your kids will actually beg you for.

Some great ways to get flax into your kids - sometimes when they're not even looking.

Mosquitos bugging you? Flies ruining your picnic? Wasps and bees taking over your yard? Safe and natural ways to deal with these spring and summertime pests.