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JFF - What Resource Is the Most Wasted in Your Home?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on October 10, 2011
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Is it electricity, water, food...
I would have to say for us it would be electricity, followed by water. I am constantly turning off lights that have been on for who...
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- Food!!! It's just my son and myself and many times we don't consume things in regard to their packaging. Such as a box of cereal. I can't eat it all before it goes ...
- Food....and it makes me so sad. I try so hard to just buy what we need and use it up, but we don't really like leftovers and I always like to have lots of fruits and v...
- J.: Electricity, water, food. We too are turning lights off...what we started doing was keeping a chart of how many times we turned lights off and took away from th...
Seeking Green Drycleaners in Pasadena Area
Asked by L.M. from Los Angeles
on March 24, 2008
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As a family (four teenagers!), we have made the decision to make choices that are environmentally sound. We recycle, drive a car that runs on recycled vegetable oil, ...
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- HI! I work near a drycleaners that might fit your family its on California and Fair Oaks in Pasadena. I hope its what your looking for. I have also started a home busi...
- Hi I'm pretty sure they're is one on the corner of California and Fair Oaks. I drive by almost everyday and read the window, if I'm sitting in traffic. Looks clean ...
- This is a great question...I am looking forward to the responses myself. You seem to be very environmentally conscience...this is wonderful. Just thought I would add...
2 Part Question: Pellet Stove Experiences/Head-On Headache Relief Product
Asked by J.R. from Saginaw
on February 2, 2009
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1. We are researching pellet stoves as a way to take the hit off our propane bill. Any experiences with pellet stoves? Brand,cost,experience,opinion, etc...
2. Head...
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- It might be a good idea to get a stove that burns both corn and pellets sometime you cant get pellets. My dad just bought one and he burns 20% pellets and the rest cor...
- I have had good luck with the Head-on product, although I don't know how well it would work for "true" migraines. I suffer from migraines and the only product that wo...
- Hi J. I have used head on and it did work great. I was getting migraines for a while and it worked great. I used it at the first signs a headache. I gave some to a f...
Is There a Water Shortage?
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on March 28, 2012
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OK this is my dumb blonde moment, lacking the blonde, but its in my genetics! I posted a question on washing my face and said I shower a lot and people said its bad t...
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- There is no water shortage where I live. I am more concerned with preserving water's quality because water is actually a renewable resource. *to clarify, I don't ...
- I am unaware of any water shortages in your area and I have family near you. I think there is still a shortage in TX and parts around there. Since you have a well ...
- here there isn't. How much showering are we talking about? More than once a day? I don't think anyone needs more than one shower a day unless you get really dirty...
Real or Fake Tree? (In Southern States)
Asked by J.P. from Lakeland
on November 5, 2011
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When we lived up north we always had a real tree. My hubby would take the kids and go cut one himself. Ha ha yes kinda like Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase. Well n...
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- Every now and then we splurge on a real tree, but I have a fake one that has served us very well for many, many years. I like the fragrance of a real tree, but they ...
- REAL -always! And I've always lived in Georgia. I've never had a problem with bugs or chemicals or anything. We've had cut your own and cut from farms Leland Cyprus an...
- Fake pre lit tree. Our Garden Ridge had some great sales on Christmas trees on Black Friday, so you could probably get one for a good deal. Or get one half off the day...
Breastfeeding Mom Going on 4 Day Business Trip
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on December 11, 2006
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I am a mom of a 4 months old baby daughter. Next month I have a 4 day business trip and am nervous about leaving my baby. I have been breastfeeding, but she will als...
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- I agree with the advice here, but also, it is o.k. to "pump and dump" if it is not convenient to store the milk from each pumping or at all; as it may be stressful dep...
- I did this when my son was 3 months. Here's how I did it: 1. ask your hotel for a room with a fridge. Most will give you one for free upon request, though some ma...
- I, unfortunately, have done this several times. The first time I had to go away, I ended up leaving early because I missed my then 4 mo old so much. It is hard, but ...
Considering Switching to Cloth Diapers for My 19Mnth Daughter
Asked by J.B. from Rochester
on September 4, 2008
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I have been doing a little research lately on cloth diapers and was thinking of switching to cloth for my 19 mnth daughter. She is showing NO signs of being ready to p...
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- I am a cloth user for my 2 yr old and my 5 month old. I'd say go for it, it makes them more aware, you will probably only have to buy one size, and its pretty easy. Yo...
- I think she is more likely to want to potty train if she is in cloth- better able to notice she is wet and dislike the feeling.
- Good for you! I have been cloth diapering my 15 month old daughter since birth. The only time we use sposies is when we are on vacation and I have to say my husband an...
Gas Prices
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on April 25, 2011
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So this question is feeding off of the question below.
Someone mentioned that we should boycott gas and go back to horse and buggy. Sad to say, but that isn't pos...
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- Actually, you spending less will help. If we can just get everyone to do what they can. Those of us that have more control should take it. I've been on what I refer...
- I want to pressure politicians to end gas tax subsidies. Not likely but I wish I could find a way to *convince* our politicians to get on board w/ this idea! I'm us...
- I'm on the road daily with errands and that is just how it is. That said, I just paid $4.10 for premium (my car will only take premium...no choice) and I am excited t...
Eczema Protection at the Pool
Asked by P.C. from Charlotte
on June 14, 2008
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My 14 month old daughter has eczema on the back of one knee and the tops of her feet. How do I protect it from the chlorinated pool, the few times I will take her. (...
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- Hi P. - I use Arbonne's baby products on my son - it got rid of his eczema and doesn't have any lanolin in it. It also does not have any petroleum products in it which...
- Hi, I haven't read the other responses but I know there are lots of Melaleuca Mommies on here and my suggestion is an amazing creme called Renew...this stuff is absolu...
- Hi Page, My daughter also has eczema and I have been told to use either baby oil (which might make her a little slippery) or lotion before putting her in the pool. H...
Looking to Switch Electricity Providers
Asked by P.C. from Dallas
on February 19, 2008
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Am looking into switching our electricity provider from TXU. In regards to customer service, rates, etc., which is best? Stream? Reliant? Direct? Gexa? Would lik...
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- Stream is by far the best!! 10.6/kww call me at ###-###-#### or leave me your number.... I've had STream for the last 3 years. You can go directly to my website...
- I have Reliant and love it! If there are any problems, you can actually call them and talk to a person . . . before an hour of waiting like TXU. They're cheaper as w...
- I use Gexa and I don't know about how their rates compare......but they are really really nice people to deal with on the phone. Sometimes I just want someone to be g...
