Thursday 20 March 2014

Tips For Recycling At Home


The amount of waste is increasing every day and this waste has a negative impact on our planet and our life quality; the need to recycle has never been greater. By following these simple tips at home we can reduce this waste, reduce planet pollution, save trees and conserve water and natural resources and contribute to creating a greener world.

1/ When doing laundry instead of using your dryer just hand out your clothes to save energy, money and get clothes that smell fresh;

2/ Fill your dishwasher every time you use it and turn on the kitchen hot water faucet for a few seconds prior to starting dishwasher;

3/ Donate your unwanted magazines, books, clothes, toys, small appliances or any other household item– there is always someone who needs them;

4/ Be part of the recycling program – purchase only items made from recycled materials or natural sources – this will have a huge impact on our landfills and our planet;

5/ Learn to compost your fruit and vegetables scraps to obtain a natural fertilizer for your garden;

6/ Save ink and paper when printing on both sides of your paper or even better save all the info on your computer whenever possible;

7/ Recycle all your paper, cans, plastic or glass bottles;

8/ Bring your own bag or basket when shopping for grocery; refuse any unwanted bags or packaging to reduce waste;

9/ When shopping for new appliances look for the energy efficient information;

10/ Unplug your small appliances or electronics when not in use;

11/ Be creative when buying gifts – expensive is not always better; create your own cards, save gift bags and reuse them, create your own floral arrangements or use recycled paper gift wrap;

12/ Refrain from buying more then you need and this way can reduce the waste;

13/ Use rechargeable batteries, refill printer cartridges, buy low energy bulbs, and recycle mobile phones.

14/ Reduce the use of chemicals and synthetics in your home: toxic housecleaning products, synthetic clothing and beddings or any other household items.

Wednesday 12 March 2014

Spring Up Your Bedroom With Organic Cotton Bed Linens


Is spring again and is time again to start fresh! And what better way to a fresh start other than spring up your home, your wardrobe and your life! Bring in your bedroom the smell and purity of spring with organic cotton linens, fresh and crisp sheets, duvet covers, pillows and throws made by reputable manufacturers from certified organic cotton. 
Did you know that organic cotton linens are healthy as reduces exposure to chemicals while sleeping, they are a great choice for people with allergies or sensitive skin and very beneficial for babies? 
Real Style Organic Living has updated the line of Home Decor products with a large variety of organic bedding and organic bathing products: sateen, percale and flannel sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers, all made from 100% Fairtrade Certified and GOTS Organic Cotton are presented in a nice range of colors to match the most sophisticated and modern bedroom. Assorted colors and sizes of ultra-soft towels also made from the same certified organic cotton are designed to complete any bathroom finish. And how else could you finish a long day other than a nice bath -with organic body care products and a soft and cozy bathrobe and matching spa like slippers.
The honeycomb and lose cable knit pattern of our throws and pillows is both old and modern and will bring back a lot of childhood memories but the soft colors and wooden buttons accents will dress-up any room. These products were nominated as finalist at the New York International Gift Fair in 2013.
Bring the spring home today and shop the collection at: realstyleorganicliving.com .




                                         


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Thursday 6 March 2014

8 Smart Decluttering Tips


Slowly, slowly the spring is coming! This is the natural course of things and after a cold and long winter the sun slowly begins to warm up our homes and our hearts. Spring is the best time to start cleaning and decluttering all that overload that your house accumulated over the past few months. 
Spring is the time to start fresh, to update your home decor and your wardrobe
Questions to ask yourself before starting the work: 
Do I really need this item? Do I use it? Do I love it?
If you answer YES to any of the above then keep it! But if you are hesitating then maybe is the time to pass it on.

When start decluttering use these smart tips to make the job easier:
1/ Start the job when you have at least 30 minutes available - is a time consuming work;
2/ One room at the time to avoid chaos;
3/ Sort your stuff into 3 categories: keep it; donate it and toss it;
4/ Use baskets to organize small items: controllers, cords, mail, keys, gloves, sunglasses, aso.
5/ Use vacuum bags for storing your winter clothes, heavy bedding items, sleeping bags or pillows;
6/ While in the declutter process avoid any entertaining shopping;
7/ Donate your old books, children books and magazines to friends, family or the library; you can do the same with about anything else in your house and this will make you feel good knowing that you are recycling.
8/ Establish a replacement policy: for every new item that comes in, an old one has to go. And since you are getting new stuff go for the green ones -makes more sense! 

Done! Good job, you are now ready to start the work!

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