For Those That Say...

I hear many people say they have their doubts about global warming and that they don't understand all the fuss about the environment. I have a few things I would like to say about that.

• Wouldn't you rather see our landfills with less in them instead of the huge mass of filth they are now?
• Would you like to save on your electric bill by using eco friendly light bulbs?
• Fact, just last week on the news they told about the pharmaceuticals found in our drinking water, buying a water purification system should seem very important to you now.
• With gas being over $3 a gallon and going to $4 by summer wouldn't carpooling be an option for you now? Ride a bike a couple of days a week to save even more money.
• Disposable diapers take 500 years to decompose so use cloth instead, they are better for your child anyway.
• If you have children with sensitive skin check out the organic products I reccomended in a previous post
• How do you feel when you see litter all over the roads? Recycling helps keep our cities beautiful

Whether you believe in being environmentally friendly or not many things I talk about on this blog will help you with your wallet and I know we all love to save our hard earned money. Many people say they are saving money and do not even realize what an important part they are playing in helping their environment.

Cheryl C McNeil

Love Those Compact Bulbs

I began changing the light bulbs in my home a few years back. I love the fact that not only do they not emit the heat that the regular light bulbs do but they last for years which means I do not have to climb on my ladder to get to those hard to reach places so often.

I love the shape of the curlicue bulbs, and use the daylight bulbs at my desk and in my bathroom. I love this in the bathroom as it makes applying my make up so much easier as I can actually see what I am doing. My daughter lives next door and was coming to my house all hours of the day and night to apply her make up, pluck her eyebrows and use my mirror for many things. I told her to go buy some of the bulbs I use and she said they are too expensive. Well being as environmentally conscience as I am I told her how long they last, I have had the bulbs in my bathroom for 4 years now, how they are environmentally friendly as they not only last longer, which means less waste to our landfills and that I was tired of her waking me and my grand daughters that I am raising up all hours of the day and night. I gave her one to put in her bathroom and wouldn't you know, she went to the store the very next day and bought some for the rest of her house because she loves to have her place look like it is daylight all the time.

There are many ways to save yourself money, this is one and I know many don't give a hoot about the environment but most like to save money so invest a little in the light bulbs you use and save on your electric ill, the cost of your bulbs in the long run and help the environment.

I find as many ways as I can to help my earth and to make it a better place for everyone.

Cheryl C McNeil

Some Helpful Hints For Your Home

I know many of you clean with vinegar, personally I do not like the smell that lingers in my home.

Some great ideas for all natural ways to make your home smell great:

1. Place a pot of boiling water on the stove and add 1-2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon for a simmering potpourri. Don't forget to add water as necessary so as not to burn up your pan.
2. Put cinnamon sticks into your vacuum cleaner bag to freshen as you vacuum
3. Make arrangements in a glass or glass bowl of cinnamon sticks anchored by whole cloves, this makes a pretty and wonderful smelling decoration.
4. Mix oil of cinnamon with water in a spray bottle and use for air freshener.
   

There are many ways you can make your house smell fresh without using chemicals and costly over the counter products which are harmful to the environment.

If you love the smell of lavender mix some oil of lavender with water and sprinkle your linens with the mixture. This will keep your linen cabinet smelling wonderful and your sheets will have that natural smell when you put them on your bed.

Cheryl C McNeil