Sustainability, sustainability blah, blah...

The other day I was chatting with my grand-daughter and asked her if she thought there was a lot of green washing in the media. Well, first off, she didn’t understand green washing. Then she assumed I was a non believer. “Gramma!” she shrieked. No I haven’t changed my ways but some comments seem to trivialize a good thing. I’d just like to see more doing and less talking. Let’s be responsible, sensible and considerate.
Yesterday at Wal Mart I was attacked in the house hold cleaning isle. Dizzy from the massive mix (not to mention the sickening scent and selection) that hit me with their best shot, the thought came to me…just how many window cleaners does a girl need? Years ago I used to buy a certain cleanser by the case and would store them under the sink in the guest room until I noticed hinges on the inside of the cupboard were corroded! And that was just the off gassing! Try a little vinegar mixed with water in a spray bottle. Works wonders on windows and wipe ups. For the laundry try any one of our olive oil soaps as a stain remover. Just rub the stain with wet soap, wash as usual and voila! Lavender sachets are amazing in the dryer. No need to hang the laundry over a lavender bush to dry….and they can be used over and over.

Oh, by the way, if anyone is interested in buying carbon credits, you are welcome to plant a tree at the farm. Arleigh informed me yesterday that he has planted at least 700 since we’ve been here at our new digs. That should cover a few sins!