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5 Creative Cutting Board Uses – In and Out of the Kitchen

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5 Creative Cutting Board Uses - Put your cutting board to work for more than just chopping in and out of the kitchen. Featuring Teakhaus by Proteak.

In the past I’ve talked about why wooden cutting boards are best, and 7 things you should never do to your cutting board, and done a review of Proteak  (Teakhaus) cutting boards, so when Madeline from Teakhaus by Proteak contacted me about sharing their beautiful cutting boards with you again, I thought, “What could I say that I haven’t said already?” I decided to have a little fun with this one and offer some suggestions for cutting board uses other than cutting, since the Teakhaus boards are so beautiful you’ll want to show them off. I’m also including some basic cutting board info, to familiarize you with different types of cutting boards.

Note: Proteak recently rebranded their cutting board division into Teakhaus by Proteak. New website, same quality product. This post originally featured a giveaway, which has ended.…

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Herbalix Deodorants – Heal, Detoxify, Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer

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Herbalix Deodorant - Heal, Detoxify, Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer - all natural aluminum free deodorants made in the USA that can help heal breast cysts

Herbalix deodorants are organic, all-natural products manufactured in Port Ludlow, Washington. They contain no chemicals, parabens, phthalates, petroleum, aluminum or fillers. These are the only deodorant type products that I have found that not only control odor, but also help your body to heal by removing toxins.

Getting Started with Herbalix Deodorant

I discovered Herbalix deodorants after reading a negative review of their products on Kitchen Stewardship. I had just started using my own homemade deodorant, which was working reasonably well. I contacted Herbalix and offered to try out and review their deodorants. (They’ve been very patient with me…)  They sent me a Detox and a Roseline deodorant, as well as sample sizes for the boys (you have never seen teen/tween boys so excited about deodorant) and a sample of Smart Salve. You can read more in the homemade deodorant link above.

I began applying the Detox deodorant faithfully every night, and used the Roseline during the day. The first week, I dropped a couple of pounds, but I can’t say it wasn’t just a happy coincidence. The odor level was not noticeably different than the odor level using my homemade deodorant (both were acceptable).
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Ecozoom Rocket Stove Review – Portable Cooking with Multiple Fuels

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Ecozoom Rocket Stove, a sturdy multi-fuel stove that's small enough to keep on hand for emergencies or camping, durable enough be a primary cook stove.

We’ve talked about “Emergency Cooking – 10 Ways to Have a Hot Meal When the Power Goes Out“, and I firmly believe that everyone should have multiple ways to prepare a hot meal in case of emergency. If you’re camping (at least around here), it’s getting tougher to have an old-fashioned campfire. Due to concerns about the emerald ash borer,  you can’t transport wood around the state. Enter the Ecozoom rocket stove. The Ecozom is a compact camp stove designed to burn wood, biomass or charcoal that can cook a full meal with a very small amount of fuel. I was contacted by Tom from EcoZoom and he asked me if I’d be willing to host a review and giveaway. The giveaway has wrapped up, the review follows….

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Proteak Cutting Board Review

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Proteak Cutting Boards - Sustainably and Organically Grown, Made to Last. Providing quality jobs with fair wages for workers, protecting the environment.

After I wrote the post “Why Wooden Cutting Boards are Best“, I was contacted by Madeline of Proteak Renewable Forestry. She said Proteak couldn’t agree more, and that they’d like to give Common Sense Home readers a chance to win one of their Proteak cutting boards and a 20% discount on their Proteak Store purchases. So without further ado, here’s some background information, a review, and a chance to win.

What is Teak?

Teak is a tropical hardwood that has been used through history as a long lasting, water resistant, durable hardwood. Its great in the kitchen because of its high oil content which lends itself to its water resistance and natural antibacterial qualities….

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Household Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent

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Household Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent

Time for another visit with Tropical Traditions. Next up for review is their Household Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent, a honking big tub (5 pounds) of laundry magic waiting to happen. I’ve been alternating this detergent with my regular detergent for over a month, and I’ve barely put a dent in the container. It’s highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way.

What are the ingredients in Household Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent?…

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