Beware of This Deadly Bacteria

Story at-a-glance Anthrax is a bacteria that forms potent spores that can remain alive under harsh conditions for 100 years or longer. Once the ideal conditions are present once again, the spores open up and start reproducing. The rugged survivability of the anthrax spore is what makes it such a [...]

Build Your Own Inexpensive Dollhouse

Build Your Own Inexpensive Dollhouse (Dover Woodworking) Anyone can build a dollhouse with just six basic tools (folding rule, square, saber saw, rasp, sander, and hammer) plus a single sheet of plywood. This simple-to-follow guide presents instructions and tips, plus over 40 diagrams and photographs. Finished model measures 36 1/2″ x 26″, [...]

Banned in 27 European Countries – Yet Considered Healthy?

Watch the full episode. See more Botany of Desire.   By Dr. Mercola Honeybees are perhaps one of the least recognized workers in the agricultural industry. They contribute $15 billion in annual agriculture revenue to the U.S. economy alone, as a full one-third of the U.S. food supply depends on [...]

How to use Soapnuts

When using Soap nuts in your laundry to wash clothes you will need to keep a few things in mind. The size of your washing machine. Temperature you are washing at. The size of the load of clothes you are washing. How dirty the clothes you are going to wash [...]

What on earth are Soapnuts?

There has been a lot of talk lately about some new all-natural organic way to wash your clothes that is suppose to really work called Soap nuts! Soap nuts are a safe natural alternative to the harmful chemicals found in most products on the shelves today. Soap nuts release an [...]

Trimming the Budget? Don’t Lose the Movies!

Like going to the movies? We sure do! A trip to the theater can be a fantastic experience; but after the parking, the popcorn, and the movie tickets-you can feel more than a small broke. If you’re trimming the budget, the movie trips may be the first to go. A [...]

Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap Recipe # 9

For HE & Regular Washers 1 bar of Caress (or any other soap) 1/2 cup washing soda 1 cup borax All ingredients can be found in Kroger, top shelf above the bleaches Grate soap, or chop up in food processor Combine all ingredients thoroughly Use 1 – 2 tablespoons per [...]

Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap Recipe # 8

For HE Washers 1 bar Fels Naptha 1-1/2 cups Arm & Hammer Washing Soda 1-1/2 cups of borax Using your food processor, with the grater blade, grate the Fels Naptha Then change to the regular chopper blade and add the washing soda and borax and pulse it all together It [...]

Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap Recipe # 7

For HE Washers 1 bar Fels Naptha 2/3 Cup of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda 2/3 Cup of 20 Mule Team Borax You can use a cheese slicer for the soap Place in food processor to bring it to a nice fine consistency Mix all ingredients together till well [...]

Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap Recipe # 6

For Hard Water 8 ounces liquid ultra Joy 4 cups washing soda 2 cups borax 1 cup all fabric bleach 1 cup oxi-clean Mix the Joy with 2 cups washing soda and let dry for 24 hours. Break up the chunks and place thru the food processor. Mix all ingredients [...]