Natural Cat Kit

Where to buy: www.uncommongoods.com

If you are conscious about living green, you might also want to think about green pet products. Nowadays you can find a lots of eco-friendly pet products on the market.

The Natural Cat Kit allows you to make your own natural flea and bug spray, special kitty treats with the included recipes, and kitty litter freshener to take away the smell and odour.

The Natural Cat Kit includes only natural ingredients, such as essential oil blends of lemongrass, rosemary and citronella.

The complete kit features:
* 1 spray bottle to mix the homemade flea and bug spray
* 1 Jar with lid to mix the kitty litter freshener
* 1 jar with lid to keep the cat treats fresh
* 1 mixer
* 1 scooper
* 1 bag of organic catnip
* 1 natural burlap cat pillow

All products are made in the USA. In addition to the products contained within the kit, you will need vinegar, baking soda and water.

Check with your vet before using essential oils, as some pets can be allergic to them.

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A Natural Flooring Option – Linoleum

Did you grow up in a house with a linoleum kitchen floor? Many of us did, but did you know that linoleum is considered a “green” flooring option? Many people use “linoleum” as a generic term for all flooring that is not wood, carpet, or tile. But true linoleum should not be confused with vinyl flooring, which is often called linoleum. Vinyl flooring is made from petroleum products and synthetic materials. True linoleum is made from the following natural ingredients.

- Linseed oil
Pressed from flax seeds, linseed oil does not outgas toxic vapors or involve environmentally questionable practices to manufacture. It is abundant and renewable.

- Resin
Also known as rosin, this sticky substance is tapped from pine trees. Like tapping maple trees for their sap, when pines are tapped for their resin it does not affect the life or health of the tree. Resin gives linoleum its flexibility.

- Wood flour
This is simply finely-ground wood, and is used to bind the pigments in the linoleum. It makes the color last longer and resist fading. Conscientious linoleum manufacturers do not use tropical or endangered woods to make wood flour; they use plentiful, renewable sources.

- Cork flour or powder
Cork flour, or powdered cork, improves durability, flexibility, and color-fastness. It is made from the bark of the cork oak, but is harvested so as not to harm the tree.

- Limestone
Ground to a fine dust, limestone is added to linoleum to increase hardness and durability. Limestone is abundant and economical, and is found in many parts of the world.

- Jute
Jute is used as a flexible, durable backing to linoleum. A giant, tropical herb, jute has a rapid growth cycle, and can be grown (and re-grown) within weeks. The jute for flooring and linoleum comes from the inner bark of the plant.

-Pigments
Linoleum’s various colors come from mineral pigments and penetrate the entire product, making damage less visible.

Linoleum is durable, but it will need replacing after thirty years or so. The good news is, it’s recyclable. Linoleum can even be painted as long as it is first coated with a primer.

While it can be more expensive than vinyl flooring, linoleum is worth the extra cost. Because it lasts so long, it is a good economical investment, and its natural ingredients make it a good environmental investment as well. You are also investing in your health and the air quality of your home.

How To Make Naturally Flavored Coffee

Flavored coffees are great. The problem is too many of the flavorings contain additives and some are completely unnatural. Here are a few ideas for flavoring your coffee naturally.

#1 – Use vanilla beans.

Vanilla beans will add a lovely aroma to your coffee. The taste is also quite natural as the beans are only infused in the beans. You can also try adding a small drop of pure vanilla essence to a pot of coffee. And using cream mixed infused with a natural vanilla pod is wonderful.

#2 – Use cinnamon.

Simply dip a few cinnamon sticks into a large pot of coffee and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. The cinnamon will add a wonderful smell and taste.

#3 – Use dried orange peel.

Place the dried orange peel in a pot of water and boil for a few minutes. Then sieve the water into your coffee pot and use this orange water to make the coffee.

#4 – Add a little heat.

Chili flavored coffee has a real kick to it. Simply place a red chilli in the water and make your coffee as usual. The chili flavor will infuse into the coffee. You can make it extra special by adding a sprinkle of dark chocolate on top!

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