While looking for tips to include in this month's issue, we stumbled upon a blog for green summer tips. Many of these are simple changes you can make to your daily routine with minimal effort. Here's to having a happy and green summer!
Green Summer Tips Not to Be Missed
Originally published on groovygreenlivin.com
Sunscreen: 2011 SafeMama Safer Sunscreen Cheat Sheet
The SafeMama has created a comprehensive list of safe and rockin’ sunscreens that are not to be missed. All the sunscreens she approves must be free of Parabens, Phthalates, PEG’s (polyethylene glycols), Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, SLS/SLES and other toxic chemicals.
Read the full article about green, safe sunscreens here.
Lawn care: Lawn Care Quick Tips
Think before you apply pesticides to your lawn. Do you really want your students, children, or pets rolling around in toxic chemicals? Is it worth exposing them to pesticides or herbicides so your lawn can look pristine?
Avoid Pesticides and Herbicides—Children and pets are especially vulnerable!
- Create a hospitable habitat for birds and other predatory wildlife that feast on pests
- Hang a bird feeder, bird houses, a bat house; welcome ladybugs and other beneficial insects
- Weed manually, before seed heads appear
- Use boiling water, diluted soap, or white vinegar to kill weeds
- Apply corn gluten to discourage weeds
- Use least toxic products and practices like Integrated Pest Management
Read the full article about green lawn care here.
Garage or yard sale: 9 Tips for a Successful Garage or Yard Sale
Now that all of the spring cleaning is done (right?), what do you do with all the “stuff” you no longer need? Here’s some great advice from the Green and Clean Mom for having a successful yard or garage sale.
- Ditch pricing each item individually. Create a nice sign that lists the cost for shoes, jeans, shorts, jackets, etc. You’ll save a ton of time if you do this!
- Clean up your items before putting them up for sale. You’ll make more money this way.
- List your items at eBay Classifieds and share these with your friends via Facebook, Twitter, and email. Allow people to contact you to pre-shop before your in-real-life sale!
