
Want to learn how to make your Summer soirees a little more eco friendly? Elizabeth Rogers, the best-selling author of
The Green Book, recently gave me some tips for throwing parties that won't negatively impact the planet. So many times when we're busy organizing a backyard bash or a big dinner party, we forget the impact that all of our disposable cups and plastic party favors can have on the environment.

To keep your garbage disposal smelling fresh, take half of a lemon and pop it into the disposal. If you do this monthly, it'll help prevent icky odors from building up, and keep your sink, disposal, and kitchen all smelling fresh. I've found that using a lemon that's already been juiced works fine as well.

Did you know that running the bathroom tap for only two minutes while brushing your teeth can waste more than two gallons of water? If you run water for your morning and night-time toothbrushing, as well as for shaving, this can really add up. To get into the habit of turning off the tap, leave an inspirational photo of a lake or the ocean tucked into your bathroom mirror, to help you remember the necessity of conserving water.

Have you
assembled your home cleaning kit yet? If you have, you're in luck, because I have a great
Recipe For Clean for furniture polish. Use it to get your home
so fresh and so clean.

Is your oven crusty and gross? Does it send up a smoke signal every time you try to
bake cookies? Then take your
home cleaning kit and whip up a batch of natural oven cleaner. This easy
Recipe For Clean will get your oven looking and smelling
so fresh and so clean.