Living a Conscious & Eco-Friendly Life
Sky lanterns, aka Chinese lanterns or Kǒngmíng lanterns, have been used for centuries in China, Thailand, and other Asian countries for festivals and celebrations – and originally – war. But as the environmental concerns with using balloons grow, the use of sky lanterns is becoming popular in other countries outside of Asia as well. There’s …
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Orbeez have been one of the latest crazes in kids’ toys during the past few years. Watching them grow when exposed to water and shrink as water escapes from them has brought a sense of wonder to many children as they wonder how they work. Besides the fascination that they bring to kids, some people …
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It’s amazing how the world of electronics and technology continues to change throughout the years. Arguably, one of the most valuable developments has been rechargeable batteries. These batteries come in common sizes and although they are a bit more expensive upfront, they can save you a ton of money in the long run due to …
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In the ever-growing list of products used to fragrance our homes, reed diffusers are becoming quite popular. You can use them with whatever fragrance oil you like and choose many different decorative jar options as well. Many people prefer reed diffusers over candles since reed diffusers often produce a better fragrance and are less hazardous …
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Did you know that postal services, the newspaper industry, and the agricultural industry are three of the largest users of rubber bands? Of course, those aren’t the only industries that use rubber bands, but it would be far too time-consuming to list them all. Just so you can see how widely used rubber bands are, …
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Silicone sponges have become quite popular, replacing traditional sponges since silicone versions can be used indefinitely. They come in various shapes and sizes, and in addition to using them in the kitchen, they are also commonly used in the bathroom for cleaning surfaces or for cleaning yourself. But although the idea behind these sponges is …
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Rubber gloves, also called latex gloves, have always been used in the medical field and laboratory facilities. But, there has definitely been an increase in their use during the global pandemic, as more and more people have been wearing them to protect themselves from illness. Unfortunately, rubber gloves are designed to be single-use, and they …
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There’s no denying that Q-tips are practical. They have all kinds of uses, such as cleaning our ears, applying or removing makeup, arts and crafts, etc. Unfortunately, Q-tips are a single-use product, and a lot of people use at least one per day, but sometimes they use multiple. So of course, we need to ask …
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Paper towels are a staple in many people’s homes, and in many businesses as well. Whether they are used as napkins, disposable cleaning rags, to clean up spills, or all of the above, we tend to go through a lot of them. And after we use a paper towel, most of us just throw it …
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Oil paints have been used as an art medium since the 15th century when the need arose for a type of paint that didn’t take as long to dry. The oil paints of today are still made in pretty much the same way as they were back then, being primarily a mixture of pigments and …
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