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Newspaper is a cheap, abundant and useful mulch. And it’s safe. You can ignore outdated cautions about newsprint containing lead because newspapers got the lead out decades ago. And the amount of hydrocarbons in colored inks is insignificant.

As a mulch layer under a decorative material such as bark chips or stones, newspaper smothers weeds and sod more effectively than the decorative material alone. And unlike some landscape fabrics and weed barriers, newspaper breaks down completely so you don’t have to extricate it in five years, when it’s shredded and roots are tangled in it.

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Adapted from Organic Body Care by Stephanie Tourles (Storey Publishing, 2007). http://www.care2.com/

There is only so much champagne one can drink on Valentine’s Day, but you can indulge in this bright, festive tea all night. And not only is this ruby red hibiscus tea wonderfully romantic (and quite possibly aphrodisiacal) , but hibiscus is a great source of potent Antioxidants. Romance and heart-health in one shot!

This is a slightly tart and tasty drink that can be served either iced or hot in your most beautiful glasses or cups before, during or after a meal. Add fresh Orange rind spirals or (organic) rose petals to the pitcher as a colorful and zesty decoration. As an exotic alternative, freeze the tea in ice cube trays to add to mixed drinks, sangria, white wine, Ginger ale, or fruit punch. Dried hibiscus flowers can be found in the tea section of natural food or gourmet stores, or ordered online.

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If you’re not the type of person that wants to spend their time managing an elaborate fruit or vegetable garden, you might consider planting and maintaining an herb garden. While the product might not seem as significant, you’ll still enjoy the constant availability of fresh,delicious herbs to flavor your meals with.

First you’ll want to choose the herbs that you’ll plant. You might have a hard time doing this because of the huge scope of herbs available. But the best way to choose is to do what I did; just look at what you have in your kitchen. By planting your own collection of these herbs, you can save money on buying them from the grocery store while having the added benefit of freshness. Some of the herbs you might start with include Rosemary, Sage, Basil, Dill, Mint, chives, and Parsley among others.

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Free PDF Health Ebook of the Day

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When it comes to indoor air quality, what we can’t see can hurt us. Our ten easy tips for clearing the air

By Amelia Glynn - http://commonground...living_lead0801.html

We are what we breathe. And unfortunately, the air inside our homes isn’t always pretty.

The Environmental Protection Agency, which ranks poor indoor air quality among the top five environmental risks to public health, estimates that the air inside our homes is a whopping two to five times more polluted than the air outside. Multiplying this by the fact that we spend as much as 90 percent of our time indoors results in a slew of health problems, ranging from Dizziness and nausea to allergic reactions, Asthma and even cancer.

The good news is that there are many simple steps we can take to clean up our air and start breathing easier. Here are a few to consider:

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Free PDF Health Ebook of the Day

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This spray smells wonderful and can double as a disinfectant and air freshener. It’s perfect for garbage cans.

* 1 cup warm water
* 25 drops Lavender essential oil

Combine water and oil in a spray bottle and shake well to blend. To use, spray into the air or onto the surface you’re disinfecting.

Source: http://www.care2.com/

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You know that maintaining intimacy is important for your relationship with your partner. But did you know that it’s also good for your health?

Psychologists and researchers have discovered a number of benefits for people who experience intimacy in their committed relationships. In fact, closeness in relationships has been found to influence social, emotional, and physical health.

People in intimate relationships…

* Are better at successful navigating various developmental stages
* Are more likely to maintain solid, lasting friendships
* Are less likely to be in car accidents
* Are more resistant to diseases and mental illness

On the other hand, individuals involved in committed relationships that lack intimacy and closeness are more vulnerable to a whole handful of ailments: Stress, depression, psychosomatic disorders, and mental illness in general. (To read more about this research, see: “Marriage and Romantic Relationships: Defining Intimacy in Romantic Relationships,” by Barry F. Moss and Andrew I. Schwebel, in Family Relations, vol. 42, no. 1, January 1993, pp. 31-37.)

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Combine These Essential Oils:

* 10 drops Pine essential oil
* 5 drops Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) essential oil
* 3 drops Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) essential oil
* 2 drops Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) essential oil
* 2 drops Myrtle (Myrtus communis) essential oil

Use in any Aroma Lamp

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Although taking down the tree isn’t nearly as fun as putting it up, you can recycle or reuse the tree and its branches.

Here are some tips.

* Place the Christmas tree in the garden or backyard and use it as a bird feeder and sanctuary. Fresh Orange slices or strung popcorn will attract the birds, while they sit in the branches for shelter. Make sure all decorations, hooks, garland and tinsel strands are removed.
* To prevent the tree from rolling away in winter winds, secure the trunk to the ground with wire or twine, or use stakes dug into the dirt.
* A Christmas tree is biodegradable; its branches may be removed, chipped, and used as mulch in the garden.
Chop or grind smaller branches for wood chips to use in flower, tree and shrub beds.
Larger branches can be cut into smaller bundles for winter protective mulch around newly planted perennials and small shrubs. Be sure to remove the branches in spring, when the plants begin to grow again.
* Recycle Your Tree: Many communities have tree recycling locations.

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Not only does this preparation clean but the essential oils disinfect and provide a natural, festive fragrance.

* 1 teaspoon Sweet Orange or Mandarine essential oil
* a few drops of Clove Oil and Cinnamon Leaf oils
* 1 teaspoon washing soda
* 2 teaspoons Borax
* 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent
* 2 cups hot water (to dissolve the soda and Borax)

Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake to dissolve and blend the minerals. You can spray this cleaner onto a surface then leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it off, to give the essential oils antiseptic qualities time to work (makes 2 cups).

It will leave your house smelling like an oldfashioned, Clove studded pomander ball!

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Free PDF Health Ebook of the Day

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Scent a room with this decorative accent. Use a cookie cutter to cut a heart shape from a sheet of natural Beeswax. Wrap the heart in cheesecloth and infuse it with a few drops of Rose Otto. Place the wrapped heart in a plastic bag for a week. Remove and discard the cloth and glue a ribbon hanger to the back of the heart. You can even decorate it with dried flowers and a bow. Hang it in the kitchen or even the bath!!

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