Olivia Cleans Green

Let's be real: The 9 to 5 grind is tough! Having a dirty desk makes it even tougher. That's why it's crucial to make your cubicle, desk, register area, or whatever work space you use as joyf...

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Wanna refresh your coffee and tea stained mugs quickly and naturally? It took me less than a minute to take this mug from "Yuck" to "Yes" using baking soda and water. First, I sprinkled s...

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Seven years ago, I showed you guys how to remove balls of fuzz and lint from a sweater using a pumice stone . It's gets the job done but I notice it takes off a lot of yarn and leaves a wispy...

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I love my Miele Compact Canister Vacuum . It's easy to move around. It sucks up practically every manner of debris and species of dust bunny thanks to its wonderful suction and various attachme...

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I had an abdominal hysterectomy on Valentine's Day. The recovery time for the surgery is six weeks consisting of a few nights in the hospital and then resting at home. I wasn't in much pain by t...

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I recently watched the first episode of 30 Days , a program by Morgan Spurlock (the guy who made Super Size Me ). In that episode Morgan and his fiancée Alex lived the life of folks who earn min...

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My husband gifted me the loveliest electric ceramic tea kettle for my birthday. Less than a month later, the spout-- along with my heart-- broke when I swung it into our countertop in a moment o...

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Looking for a fun way to expand both your collection of recipes and your network of neighborhood friends? You should create or join a cookbook club! A COOKBOOK CLUB IS ESSENTIALLY A HYBRID O...

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Did you know that you can juice a sweet potato? You can! The terrific tubers make a juice that is both creamy and mildly sweet. Make the following recipe the next time you get a sugar craving...

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BEST VEGAN COOKBOOKS OF 2016* Check out the 24 awesome vegan cookbooks that came out this year. Let this list inspire you to choose a book for your next local vegan cookbook club meeting or...

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Carrot cake and zucchini bread, move over. There's a new sheriff in town and she's un-beet-able! If you have two medium beets and an hour to spare, you'll want to have a coffee date with thi...

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This omelette was inspired by a CSA-induced surplus of cabbage and unwieldy scallions, as well as a bottle of this flavorful Asian stir fry oil that is infused with fried onions, garlic, and...

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Have you tried kohlrabi yet? It's the texture of broccoli stems and has a mild, slightly sweet flavor. I love it sauteed with other veggies, but it's also yummy raw and really shines in this ...

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You don't have to be a genius to figure out that your iced coffee habit is expensive. Why not make your own? IT'S EASY AND IT COSTS JUST 32 CENTS TO MAKE A PINT OF THIS COOL BEVERAGE USING FAIR-T...

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Looking for a fresh and holistic take on self-care? Get the new Spring Cleaning Guide from Institute for Integrative Nutrition . A healthy home is as important a part of self-care as diet a...

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Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, a new green smoothie recipe! THAI-RRIFIC CILANTRO KALE SMOOTHIE Not only is this smoothie healthy but it's a great way to use up fresh cilantro wh...

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...and I swear I don't smell like a hobo! One day I ran out of my beloved Alaffia shampoo . I figured I'd try the No-Poo method before replacing the bottle. No-Poo method simply means washin...

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I'm sharing the contents of my cosmetics bag because I think you know someone better when you know what's inside their bag. Also, I'm curious if you carry around any of the same stuff. ...

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Dry brushing is exactly what it sounds like. It's literally brushing your body without using any oil, butters, or other moisturizer. Why dry brush? My first experience with the holistic ski...

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If you've ever used your coffee grinder to grind whole spices, you know how gross your next cup of coffee can be if you don't clean it out well enough before you use it again. But do you kno...

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Check out my recent interview for The Balance Project.  You'll see why I don't think everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur and discover my favorite time management tool. The Balance Project...

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Exciting news guys: Institute for Integrative Nutrition just released a cookbook and it's only 99 cents on Amazon  now through Friday, February 19th! In The Integrative Nutrition Cookbook , Jo...

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The February 2016 guided group 21 Day Vegan Soup Challenge  experience starts tomorrow! Below are my selections of soup recipes. I'll be cooking these over the next three weeks. I hope you'll...

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Vegan soups make it easy to stay hydrated and eat more veggies-- two things that are hard to do in winter months. Plus, since you can make a big pot of soup using inexpensive, (mostly) unprocesse...

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One of my favorite things about the 21 Day Vegan Soup Challenge is the bestovers (that's what I call leftovers). Personally, I could eat the same yummy thing every day. However, if you like...

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