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3 DIY Scrubs for Winter Skin
Do you guys struggle with dry skin in winter? My hands get so dry that they hurt, and even my favorite moisturizer isn’t enough. Rather than buy something in a plastic bottle to soothe your winter skin, try some of these DIY remedies!
Winter Tip: Turn Down the Heat
After last month’s cold snap here in Atlanta, I have got to tell you that I am pretty tired of being cold, so turning the heat down feels a little bit counter-intuitive right about now. Luckily, with a little bit of help, you can make your house (and yourself!) a little warmer without running the heater quite so much.
Winter Tip: Warming Up the Car Engine is More than Unnecessary
Did you grow up thinking that you needed to warm up the car on chilly winter morning to avoid damaging the engine? It turns out that your engine is ready to roll much sooner than you’d think.
Handmade Options for Winterizing Your Home
Brr! It feels like the temperature dropped over night! According to the folks at EPA’s Energy Star, about half of our home energy use goes to heating and cooling our homes, and we use the vast majority of that energy on heat during the chilly months. Luckily, those crafty Etsy sellers have all sorts of [...]
Save Some Energy this Winter with a Draft Dodger
The weather is starting to cool off. I don’t know what it’s like where you’re at, but we’ve definitely had a few chilly nights already. According to the US Department of Energy, about 1/3 of our home energy use goes toward heating our homes. You’d be surprised how much of that heat escapes right out [...]
