http://savvybrown.com/health/make-your-own-bug-repellent/ One woman's journey to a cleaner, healthier life...on a budget. Sun, 20 May 2012 13:31:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://savvybrown.com/health/make-your-own-bug-repellent/comment-page-1/#comment-6926 7 Savvy Summer Party Ideas | Savvy Brown Sun, 29 May 2011 17:38:59 +0000 http://savvybrown.com/?p=4249#comment-6926 [...] – Most of the sprays on the market contain DEET, which is potentially harmful. Check out this natural bug spray recipe And keep the mosquitos [...] [...] – Most of the sprays on the market contain DEET, which is potentially harmful. Check out this natural bug spray recipe And keep the mosquitos [...]

]]> http://savvybrown.com/health/make-your-own-bug-repellent/comment-page-1/#comment-2374 So Fresh and So Green » So Fresh Links 7-14-10 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:47:06 +0000 http://savvybrown.com/?p=4249#comment-2374 [...] This will come in handy: Make Your Own Bug Repellent via savvybrown.com [...] [...] This will come in handy: Make Your Own Bug Repellent via savvybrown.com [...]

]]> http://savvybrown.com/health/make-your-own-bug-repellent/comment-page-1/#comment-2283 10 Ways to Have a Green/Frugal BBQ | Savvy Brown Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:31:35 +0000 http://savvybrown.com/?p=4249#comment-2283 [...] 1.  Use Poly or biodegradable plates, cups and flatware instead of coated paper or Styrofoam plates (The latter are usually coated in petroleum!) Polypropylene plates and cups like these can bee used, and their not as harmnful as regular plastic 2. Gas grill – lower carbon footprint and less electricity; 3. Don’t use lighter fluid – it emits harmful VOCs 4. Use Natural Charcoal- regular charcoal has not been soaked in lighter fluid, and burns less VOCs into the air. Try Cowboy Charcoals if you MUST use coal and check out Whole Foods, they have charcoal made from recycled scrap wood, or sustainable wood. 4. By local/seasonal produce and lean meat - cooks in less time 5. Potluck – if everyone brings something, not all of the costs will be on you. 6. Have a recycle bin- Make it easy for your guests to recycle bottles and cans 7. Grilling with the hood of the barbeque down – this helps maintain energy efficiency and also ensures the heat will be distributed more evenly throughout the grill. 8. Use cloth napkins – Paper towels and paper napkins are a no-no, just give everyone a cloth one. (You’ll be suprised how well they’ll hold onto them). 9.  Mix rock salt with ice to keep drinks cold - put beverages into cooler, then fill halfway with ice, then fill the rest of the way with rock salt. the drinks will stay cooler, and the ice won’t melt as fast. 10. Make your own Bug Repellent- check out this simple recipe [...] [...] 1.  Use Poly or biodegradable plates, cups and flatware instead of coated paper or Styrofoam plates (The latter are usually coated in petroleum!) Polypropylene plates and cups like these can bee used, and their not as harmnful as regular plastic 2. Gas grill – lower carbon footprint and less electricity; 3. Don’t use lighter fluid – it emits harmful VOCs 4. Use Natural Charcoal- regular charcoal has not been soaked in lighter fluid, and burns less VOCs into the air. Try Cowboy Charcoals if you MUST use coal and check out Whole Foods, they have charcoal made from recycled scrap wood, or sustainable wood. 4. By local/seasonal produce and lean meat – cooks in less time 5. Potluck – if everyone brings something, not all of the costs will be on you. 6. Have a recycle bin- Make it easy for your guests to recycle bottles and cans 7. Grilling with the hood of the barbeque down – this helps maintain energy efficiency and also ensures the heat will be distributed more evenly throughout the grill. 8. Use cloth napkins – Paper towels and paper napkins are a no-no, just give everyone a cloth one. (You’ll be suprised how well they’ll hold onto them). 9.  Mix rock salt with ice to keep drinks cold – put beverages into cooler, then fill halfway with ice, then fill the rest of the way with rock salt. the drinks will stay cooler, and the ice won’t melt as fast. 10. Make your own Bug Repellent- check out this simple recipe [...]

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