Wednesday, October 10, 2007

What's wrong with a bit of bi-carb and vinegar?


I am a bit tired of reading books where people are telling me 1000 uses for bi-carb of soda. I much admire people who mix their own concoctions at home and manage to get a good finish on the surfaces without a white residue .. but really.... here are my reasons for not wanting to go down the bi-carb route
1) Well for a start it doesn't smell that good does it?
2) It kind of feels like going back to the dark ages.
3) Who has time to mix up various concoctions (let alone read up on how to and what for)

Mainly I have to come back to the smell as I am sure the results are probably good, let's face it there was a reason we looked for something better in the first place ... and now we can have fabulous smelling, effective products that clean our clothes, homes, cars, kitchens and don't harm our environment ... to buy some of these great products click here http://www.solutionliving.com.au/shopping/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

Why choose organic Feminine Hygine products?


It seemed logical to me without looking in to it too much that organic tampons and sanitary pads would be a good idea. They are not readily available in supermarkets and are for many women an every day essential item. However I thought some of my shoppers would like a bit more detail. Natracare the company that manufactures the products available on the Solution Living site was founded by Susie Hewson out of concern to help protect both women's health and the environment.

Dioxins are the reason why your regular (pardon the pun) sanitary items are an inferior choice. The use of Chlorine in the bleaching of the cotton used to make your run of the mill tampons etc creates dioxins and it is these dioxins that are harmful to both the environment and your health.

According to an article on the Natracare site titled 'Women seek out more natural feminine care products' dioxin has been "linked to cancer, endometriosis, low sperm counts and immune system suppression". The Natracare products are made with organic cotton, no chlorine and no fragrance. "Hewson, explained, "Women simply want to use a product that is natural, and Natracare feminine care gives them that choice. Choosing natural means that you are avoiding potential contact with pesticides, herbicides, dioxin residuals, deodorizes, azo dyes, plastics and synthetics." To read the full article go to http://www.natracare.com/news/news_articles_7.htm
It is a pretty compelling read, so now you know ....... to buy Natracare products as well as other natural bathroom essentials click on this link http://www.solutionliving.com.au/shopping/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Why Phosphate Free Cleaners?


I was having dinner with some good friends the other night and was showing them some of the Solution Living cleaning products. The male of our party asked why the products were good for the environment and how they were different to supermarket brands and why were phosphates bad?
Well lets start with Phosphates...... Phosphates are naturally occurring in the environment as a result of rock weathering and organic decomposition. Phosphates in the water only become a problem when they reach “unnaturally” high levels and are taken up by phytoplankton and other aquatic plants. When this occurs these high levels can result in algal blooms. By sending detergents used for washing clothes, dishes, cars etc down the drain and into our waterways we cause ecological imbalances. So ... Solution Living Products are Phosphate FREE.


Other reasons to buy Solution Living products are: They contain organic ingredients, are fragranced only by essential oils, are 100% biodegradable, grey water friendly, are free of animal products and are not tested on animals. They are made in Australia, contain no chemicals including SLS and artificial preservatives. They work well, smell good, look good .... what more could you ask for! To buy them click here http://www.solutionliving.com.au/shopping/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

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I'm a working Mum, with two beautiful kids, who struggles to find balance and wants to make a difference.