The average American kitchen is well-stocked with disposable items such as paper towels, napkins, paper plates, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, garbage bags, etc. There’s no denying the convenience of these items but as what cost – both to our budget and the environment? With a change in mindset and a little effort it’s really not…
An Interview With Lisa ~ The Retro Housewife Goes Green
I have a treat for you – a second interview for the month of February! This one is with Lisa Sharp who blogs at Retro Housewife Goes Green. And she just happens to be my daughter. I often say that if you do it right, you can raise kids who in turn teach you. Lisa…
LWD Giant Green and Frugal Living Roundup
Running our homes in a frugal and eco-friendly manner is important. We all want to get the most from our financial resources and I dare say most of us are also interested in doing our part to protect the environment. The good thing is that these two goals are not mutually exclusive. In fact, in…
Earth Hour Turns Ten – Will You Be Observing It?
Yesterday I received an email reminding me that the 10th annual Earth Hour event is coming up. For one hour, millions around the world turn off their lights as a symbol of commitment to the planet. I first heard about Earth Hour and observed it in 2008 which was the event’s second year. We’ve been…
Eco-Friendly Laundry
Laundry is one of those household tasks that not only takes a lot of a homemaker’s time but can also have a big impact on the environment. Detergents, bleach, fabric softener, and dryer sheets all have potential issues. Not to mention water usage and energy consumption considerations. But we can take steps to lessen the…
The Wisdom of Grandma
If we are fortunate there will be someone in our life who provides an example of a life well-lived. For me, that person was Grandma. I grew up next door to my grandparents and spent much of my childhood in their home. I continued to spend a lot of time with Grandma until she died…
LWD Book Club ~ February 2017
It’s the first day of February. Do you know what that means? That’s right. New selections for the LWD Book Club! It’s also the beginning of a new theme for LWD blog posts. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Life With Dee! LWD FEBRUARY BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS February’s theme here on…
Plastic, Wikipedia and Field Trips
I hardly know where to begin. My daughter, Lisa, and I took a little trip to Tulsa Tuesday and Wednesday. Beth Terry, author of “Plastic Free – How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too”, was speaking at the University of Tulsa and she had asked Lisa to speak with her. What…
That’s just nuts – soap nuts, that is.
Have you heard of soap nuts? They aren’t really nuts but rather, a berry. Completely natural, kind to the environment and CHEAP. I’ve used Amway laundry detergent for 30 years and have always been happy with it. It was one of the very first to be made without all the fillers and is phosphate-free. It’s…