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#DIDYOUKNOW Adding essential oils to #diycleaningproducts provides #aromatherapy and antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal qualities. (lemon, orange, tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus and lemongrass.) BUT undiluted essential oils can irritate skin and contraindications DO exist. PM us for details on creating a #healthyhome. #safehome #healthylifestyle #ditchplasticcontainers #nontoxichome

Are you planning a trip and don’t know what to do with your house plants or outside plants? You can buy a watering globe or make one with what’s in your recycling bin. You’ll need a screw top glass bottle, a hammer and a nail. Rinse and clean your bottle. Remove the label if desired. That can be accomplished by putting a very wet paper towel over the label; when it’s loose it should slide right off. Remove the screwtop and carefully, placing it over a block of wood, use... the nail to punch holes in the top. Fill the bottle with water, screw the top back on. To use, make a hole with your finger in the soil of your plant, then insert your watering bottle cap first into the soil. Are you sure your bottle is at least 2 inches down in the soil. The pressure of the soil in the water to keep it from emptying, and over time, it will drip out and water your plant. Depending upon the size of the bottle, you’ll need to refill with water every few days! See more

Summer is a great time to update your outdoor spaces. In the landscape, replace aging and diseased plants with water savvy natives. Maintain and update your landscape lighting. Complete your outdoor spaces so they become sanctuaries while we are still experiencing a COVID-19 pandemic.

Sometimes new bedding is exactly what you need for a cozy bedroom. #bedroomupdate #modernfarmhousestyle #bashthequarrantineblues

Are you using a diffuser to bring healthy fragrance into your home while you are sheltering in place? Remember, that like hands, it can develop fungus or bacteria so to clean it well. The vinegar and water method is tried and true for most every diffuser and keeps it clean and bacteria free. 1) Put water in your diffuser as usual. 2) Add one tablespoon of white vinegar. Its high acid content makes it a good natural disinfectant. 3) Run for 10-20 minutes to allow the vinega...r to disperse. The smell is strong so I place mine in the bathroom. 4) Dampen a cloth in the remaining water/vinegar and pour out the remainder. 5) Use the cloth to wipe the interior then the exterior of your diffuser. Use a Q-tip to get into the nooks and crannies. 5) Refill and use. It’s probably a good idea to clean once a month. If you change your oils frequently, you might want to remove all excess oil each week. See more

#Shelteringinplace during the #coronaviruspandemic can be as productive as it is problematic. Without a #SanDiegoDesignerShowhouse to inspire you, we hope to enlighten an educate you with some ideas for home improvement and organization. An easy project for those with children is a non-toxic chalk paint update of a piece of drab furniture. End tables and dressers are small and easy. Need direction? Post your questions here.

For a fast update, add a #tablerunner to your kitchen table. Why a table runner? They’re fabulous to add pattern, color, and texture. Create a beautiful tablescape that you can swap seasonally. Storage is easy. Roll it up into a compact shape that you can tuck into a kitchen cabinet or the bottom of the drawer. What size works for your table? Generally it’s 1/3 the width of your table and should hang down 6 inches on either end. That creates sufficient space so it does not interfere with your table settings, or hang down into the lap of someone eating at the table.

Make a crystal snowflake with water, Borax and pipe cleaners. Note: Mule Team Borax has a health safety rating of 1. https://omsi.edu/sites/all/FTP/files/kids/Borax-msds.pdf Materials: Pipe cleaners, Light string, Water, Borax, Measuring cup and spoons, glass container, ... Stick (skewer) longer than the opening of your glass container Prepare; Make snowflakes from pipe cleaners. Cut and twist to size and shape you desire. This one started with three 4 long pieces twisted together and finished with twelve 1.5 pieces twisted on to create points. Method: Boil enough water to fill your container. For every cup of boiling water add three table spoons of Borax. Stir until borax is completely dissolved. Tie the end of the string to your stick and hang the snowflake in the solution. Be sure it’s suspended in the water and not touching the sides or bottom. Let the solution cool overnight. Pull out the string. The Borax will have crystallized on the pipe cleaner. Place your snowflake on a paper towel to dry. Tie on ribbon to hang and enjoy!

Do you love to follow color trends but do not know how to incorporate into your existing decor? Benjamin Moore‘s #coloroftheyear2020 is First Blush. A subtle, gender neutral pink. Two simple ways to incorporate include pillows, flowers, and a textured throw.