Category Archives: ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

Organizing the Medicine Cabinet.

By Tia Cristy

Organizing the Medicine Cabinet.

Now a days, its crazy to say, but people have more meds, then what will fit, in the over the sink medicine cabinets. Finding alternate storage is a must.

A great way to organize a medicine cabinet is to get little bins or containers to group together certain medications.

The containers don’t have to be expensive; getting something that will fit a cabinet from the local dollar store could be a great option. I use wash bins, that I got from a hospital stay. Those rectangular yellow basins, are perfect for putting over the counter meds in one and scripts in another and one more for vitamins and supplements . This keeps down any clutter. Put the ones you would use often towards the front, and those that are specialty in the back.

Be sure to store all medications in a safe, away from children, dry, cool location. And, schedule a medicine clean out every few months or bi-annual, to dispose of expired medications. Be sure to dispose of meds properly, using coffee grounds or find out if your doctor’s office has a drop off, for expired medications.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME, QUICKIES

Remove Mud Stains on Carpet. Quickie:

By Tia Cristy

Quickie: Remove Mud Stains on Carpet.

With wet conditions, it is easy to pick up dirt and mud on the shoes. Trekking it in the house to end up embedded into the rug, can be an unsightly hassle.

The simple way to get the mud stain out of the carpet is to first,vacuum over the stain. Then, spray a mix of 1 part Peroxide and 4 parts water over the stain (remember, peroxide is a natural bleach, so use with caution on darker rugs).

Put a towel over the stain for 10 minutes, while periodically pressing on the towel. This will lift up the mud.

Finally, mix together a grease fighting dish soap and water, and rub with a new clean towel, to get the remainder of the stain and neutralize the peroxide. Let dry, and vacuum again.

The stain should be lifted, naturally. Repeat process until stain has been lifted.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME, STUPID TIP OF THE DAY; WHAT NOT TO DO

If it’s Stained, it Means it’s Dirty. Stupid Tip of the Day:

By Tia Cristy

Stupid Tip of the Day: If it’s Stained, it Means it’s Dirty.

If something is stained, it doesn’t always mean it is dirty; it just could be unsightly. Take a pot or pan for instance, the stain can be the best part. Chef’s call that, seasoning the pan. That helps give foods the best flavor.

The same happens to coffee mugs, but if you are having company those stained up mugs, maybe unsightly to your guest, thinking, it’s unclean, instead of thinking this will probably be, a great cup of coffee.

But, if you want to remove those stains or loose the locked in flavor, use Cream of Tartar with hot water, to naturally bleach out the stains.

Remember though, if cracks are visible from stains, it is best to replace the mugs, the visible cracks, show that toxic stuff in ceramic, could be leeching out.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME, QUICKIES

Hate to Waste Bread. Quickie:

By Tia Cristy

Quickie: Hate to Waste Bread.

Has it happened again? You buy a loaf of bread, expecting to eat it and now, it is about to expire. There are a few things to make with bread, to extend the life of it.

So, the next time you are faced with throwing it out tomorrow or taking a few minutes to make something with it, know you have options.

Making a french toast bake is a great way to use up old bread. Plus, after cooking you can cut it up and freeze it into single servings for breakfasts.

Also making bread crumbs is a great way to give the bread another life span.

And, if the bread has already started to go bad, and nature is your way; throw it to the birds. But, be sure you throw in an area that will keep birds and other critters away from the home. Also, take into account the safety of the animals, to where you throw, for example, don’t throw into a street.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME, TIPS ON TRIGGERS

Longer Life for Fruits and Vegetables. Tips on Triggers:

By Tia Cristy

Tips on Triggers: Longer Life for Fruits and Vegetables.

Mix 5 drops of natural essential Citrus Oil mixed with a gallon of water. It can be stored in the refrigerator and used, when you need to wash fruits and vegetables.

Washing fruits and veggies in this mixture is not only a good natural way to cleanse your produce, but also trigger a longer shelf life, preventing mold.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me!

By Tia Cristy