Protecting Mother Earth

I found these for sale at Target. I had been using paper towels to wipe counters because here in Oklahoma the humidity would make my dishcloths smell so I was laundering them all the time. I had gotten frustrated so I was so happy to find these. They dry out quickly and wipe well like a paper towel and they have more body so they do well with a cleanser. I've been using them in the kitchen and bathroom. To clean I toss them in the laundry no hotter than warm water without any fabric softener. I've also disinfected them in the microwave. They're even easier than using cotton or microfiber. A pack of 3 was $3.99 or $5.99 at Target.

Empty laundry soap bottles are a big landfill issue. For over a year, I have used laundry soap strips that come in a cardboard box. I buy in bulk to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping and to reduce the cost. Check out TruEarth.

I tried Blueland which is small cleaning tablets that you just add water to. I like the handsoap; the container they offer is good. My problem with the cleaners (window, multi-surface, bathroom) is that the plastic bottles they provide break easily. I need to buy some bottles, just haven't done it yet. The concept, though, is good.

And I swear I'm turning into my Grandma when it comes to kitchen practices! I reuse the plastic zip bags I store smoothie fruit in. I just throw the empty ones back in the freezer, figuring nothing weird will grow in them that way. I'm I sharing too much?…