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11 Surprising Uses for Old Candles

Whether we like the ambiance or we have some around in case of an emergency, pretty much everyone has a candle or two in her home. If you're not the type to light them unless your power goes…

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5 Handmade Candles

I’ve been loving sharing my how-tos on stuff like laundry detergent and deodorant with you. Last week, I shared some recipes for lip balm, inspired by my cold weather trip to NYC. Continuing in that t…

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5 MORE Things to Start Making at Home

I recently posted the article 5 Things to Start Making at Home (which included resources to help you make handsoap, compost, brooms, butter and cheese). Here are even more ideas to help you get closer…

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DIY Mason Jar Candle Holders

While mason jars have an endless amount of uses, its hard to keep them from simply piling up on the counter while they await their next task. You don't want to risk recycling them and finding yourself…

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Aromatherapy Candles

by M. J. Plaster, Contributor to Aromatherapy on Allthingshealing.com Nothing turns a commonplace, ho-hum room into a radiant, inviting setting faster than the flicker of a few ordinary candles sca…

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11 Great Ways to Reuse Cork

By Sheila Shaigany, Planet Green Contrary to popular opinion, cork is not endangered. In fact, it's renewable and helps the environment by encouraging vegetation. It's just being produced les…

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5 Simple Green Things That Will Drastically Cut Your Energy Bills

By Sara Novak, Planet Green One of the first steps that you should take in an economic slump is finding all the areas of fat and cutting them. I don't mean going on a diet, well I sort of do, a u…

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A Valentine’s Day DIY Staycation

A while back I gave my unwavering opinion that going on a staycation was not my idea of a vacation. Basically, I outlined why I would need a vacation from my staycation. You can read about that here. …

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Which Candles Emit Carcinogens?

As the days start their slow climb toward the winter solstice I always find myself lighting more and more candles to compensate for the diminishing sunlight. I love the warmth and flicker of light…

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Burning So(y) Brightly

Make the switch to soy wax candles! Here's why: • Because they're green. "By using soy wax, (you are supporting) and investing in a renewable resource rather than petroleum-based corporations," say…

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