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Besides Baking

Posted in Uncategorized on November 18th, 2009

Baking soda, a chemical compound made of bicarbonate of soda, is an extremely versatile kitchen ingredient.

Naturally, baking soda is used as a leavening agent in cooking.   In addition, baking soda can safely remove odors from the refrigerator, freezer, and cat box.  What some of us don’t realize, however, is that there are a number [...]

Natural Household Cleaners

Posted in Activities, Current News on March 18th, 2009

When it comes to household cleaning, some of us believe we must use strong chemicals or expensive sprays to achieve our goal; this is not always the case.  Sometimes products we have hanging around the house are quite effective in getting the job done.  The list below examines some inexpensive alternatives to [...]