Dryer Sheets, Softeners and Sprays! Oh My! With all the time-savers available to us these days, how is it that most of us still seem to have so little of it? Take our moms and grandmothers, for example. They probably needed an entire day just to launder and iron shirts, dresses and blouses. But now? […]
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Master the Art of Holiday Hospitality As the holiday season slowly settles in, it’s time to begin thinking about how to plan and execute the holiday get-togethers you might have in your home. The hallmark of a good host is how happy the guests are when they leave. Hospitality is an art form that, when […]
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Beating the Bead with Technology When it comes to environmental villains, microbeads pack an especially problematic one-two punch: They can look like food to marine life, and some fish even prefer the colorful plastic particles to their regular diet. The tiny beads absorb environmental pollutants like PCBs (flame retardants), BPA and other chemicals, making a […]
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Essential Oils: Scents You Can Feel Good About There’s something about a fresh, crisp scent in the air that can remind us of happy times, lifting our spirits and making us feel that all is right in the world. But did you know that, in an effort to achieve this feeling, you could inadvertently be […]
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Who Said It? Can you guess the source of the following famous quotations? Click on the quote to reveal its author. Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot. Gratitude is not only the greatest […]
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The Weighty Problem of Paper Towels Did you know that the average person uses 2400 – 3000 paper towels at work every year? Or that 90% of American households use paper towels for cleaning every day? They’re so lightweight, you might not think much about using them, but paper towel waste adds up to a […]
Do You Need to Clean More Often? Some people believe that your home is a reflection of yourself. If that’s true, then mine probably says, “Please clean me.” For many of us (myself included), the thought of having to clean an entire home can be intimidating. After some research, however, I discovered not only why […]
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Have You Made Your Move? Being a Norwex Movement Fan of the Month shows you’re interested in reducing chemicals and making a real impact by creating a more sustainable environment. It also means you get a cool prize, including 200 Eco Points, and some sweet recognition! September 2016 Fan of the Month: Leah Rissien, OH […]
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These Common Items May Be Doing More Harm Than Good Norwex Movement welcomes all the new members who have recently joined our ranks! We congratulate you for all the small, conscious choices you’re making that are having a positive impact in our homes and on our planet! Here’s a helpful blog that received a lot […]
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One Year to Comply Chalk one up for the Food and Drug Administration! Because “antibacterial” soaps and liquids have not been proven to be safe, the FDA recently banned 19 ingredients, including triclosan and triclocarban, from these types of consumer product formulations. Manufacturers now have a year to remove these ingredients from their products, or […]
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