Savvy Brown

One woman's journey to a cleaner, healthier life...on a budget.

Guest Post: How to Become an Eco-Chic Clean Freak

This is a guest post from Stefanie Gomez . She’s got some really good info about some of the icky stuff that’s actually in many of the everyday household cleaners you may be using. Enjoy! It’s hip...

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Upcycle Digest #7

Hey folks, I know it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, but I think a lot of these ideas are really cool! Lemme know what you think! SIMPLIFY 1. DIY Tablet Kitchen Stand – I need one of...

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6 Green Father’s Day Gifts on a Budget

Here’s a few last minute things I found that you can still get rush delivered by Daddy’s Day that won’t break the bank or the environment! 1. Verilux Readylight Rechargeable Led Lantern - ($19.95)...

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Green Fest Vendor Wrapup

I know, I know, I’m all kinds of late with this, but better late than never right? In April when I attended the New York GreenFest at the Javitz Center I ran into some great companies with some...

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Simple DIY Hardwood Floor Polish

I’ve been cleaning my poly-coated hardwood floors with vinegar for a while now, which does get them clean, BUT they weren’t being left as shiny as I would like. I accidentally spilled some of my...

May 21, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Moisturizing DIY Honey-Coconut Face Mask

This is not the first time I’ve put honey on my face. I previously wrote about a honey mask I did with egg and olive oil back in this post. I can’t take any credit for this one though, this great...

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NY GreenFest “Green Your Beauty” Panel Recap

Yoli Ouiya of Yoli’s Green Living and I ran a panel on Sat., April 20, at the NY Green Fest at the Jacob Javtiz Center in New York called “Green Your Beauty Green Your Life” Here’s a list of some...

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DIY Left Over Coffee Body Scrub

One day I was out of the turbinado sugar I usually use to make my Brown Sugar Body Scrub and I decided to try my hand at making my Body Scrub with used coffee grounds instead. Usually, the used...

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A Simple Retro Protective Style

Check out my latest contribution to Transitioning Movement! This is a simple protective style I often do when my hair is not “behaving”. Please leave comments on the site and let me know what you...

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Review: 100% Pure Organic Lavender Seafoam Facial Cleanser

I’ve been looking for a new morning cleanser to add to my Morning Skin Routine and was happy to try something from the 100% Pure line of skincare products. I like the fact that none of their...

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Savvy At NY GreenFest + Contest!

This Earth Day weekend, New York GreenFest will be at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York. This Saturday, I’m going to be on a panel with Yoli Ouiya of Yoli’s Green Living and stylist...

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Oil Cleansing Method Update

For those of you who have read this blog for awhile, you know I’m a huge fan of the Oil Cleansing Method, (OCM for short), and how it has kept my face rather clear for the past couple of years or...

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Un-Locking Your Natural Hair

Thinking about taking down your locs? Wondering how to care for your hair if you do? Well check out my latest post over at Transitioning Movement, “Un-locking Your Natural Hair: Things to Remember...

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Review: Paper Pellet Cat Litter From Planet PetCo

After finding out how toxic most cat litter is to cats, I have been trying for years, (YEARS, do you hear me?) to find a green cat litter that my cats would actually use. My youngest cat will...

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Upcycle Digest #6

I’m kind of addicted to “bling” right now as I noticed putting together this post! LOL. Here’s the latest installment of the Upcycle Digest. Enjoy folks! JEWELRY 1. Chandelier Necklace – This...

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How to Clean Your Bathroom Green and Quick

I have a confession to make. I hate to clean my bathroom. I’m serious. If I can clean any other room in my house first I will. I think because I was doing these weekly and bi-weekly deep cleanings...

Mar 27, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Coconut Oil is high in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids (that’s good for you don’t worry). Although, coconut oil has gotten a bad rap in the past for being high in saturated fat, (more than 90%),...

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Vacuuming the Shower and Other Housecleaning Shortcuts

In my New Year’s quest to simplify everything, I’ve come up with a few nifty ways of cutting time out of my cleaning schedule. Use a Timer – It’s funny how we all work faster when we’re under...

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Upcycle Ideas Digest #5

Hey folks. I took a break from the digest for a minute, but I’m back with some really cool upcycle and repurpose ideas I’ve found. Hope you like! BLING 1. DIY Bracelet – This bracelet is made from...

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DIY Aloe Vera Juice Toner

I’ve met people who swear Organic Aloe Vera Juice helps their digestion and take it internally on a regular basis. I haven’t tried it that way yet, but I since I use aloe vera gel on my face...

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20 Things I Learned During “No Buy Month”

I hope all of you who participated in “No Buy Month” during February learned as much as I did. Not only was I surprised by what I could actually do without for a few weeks, it really made me think...

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J. Money Thinks Budgets Are Sexy

One of my favorite blogs on money and budgeting out there right now is Budgets Are Sexy written by J. Money. The thing that I like the most about his site is that he is an everyday guy (a husband...

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10 Ways to Clean your House Without Buying a Single Cleaning Product

Remember all those things I said you should buy before No buy Month started? Well here’s 10 things that you can do with those items instead of buying more stuff! (Click on the links below for more...

Feb 17, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Upcycle Ideas Digest #4

Hi folks, here’s last week’s post for you. It’s late because Beyoncé caused a snowstorm in New York. (I’m gonna blame everything on that girl for as long as I can). LOL! Enjoy! Decorate 1. Upcycled...

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Upcycle Ideas Digest #3

Hey there. I apologize for this week’s post being a little late. Beyoncé’s halftime show caused a blackout at my house and I was unable to finish on time. *giggles forever* Here’s this weeks digest...

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10 Step Program for Product Junkies

You know who you are. Stop buying every new product that comes out and wasting all that money. Check out my personal 10 Step Program to release you from the clutches of “product junkyness” over at...

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“No Buy Month” Kickoff!

Happy “No Buy Month”! Today is Day 1. Ready, set… If you’re just tuning in, I’ve dedicated February to Frugalista’s “No Buy Month” on this blog. Once again, here are my version of the rules. (For a...

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What To Buy for “No Buy” Month

Now, it might seem counterintuitive to “buy” things for “No Buy” month, but I promise if you have these items on hand, it’ll make things go easier. The key to saving money, is being organized and...

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Upcycle Ideas Digest #2

Hey there. Here’s this weeks digest of fun and interesting upcycled and repurposed projects and their sources. Feel free to email me or comment with any questions or ideas that you have! ; 1...

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Guest Post: How to Become an Eco-Chic Clean Freak

Upcycle Digest #7

6 Green Father’s Day Gifts on a Budget

Green Fest Vendor Wrapup

Simple DIY Hardwood Floor Polish

Moisturizing DIY Honey-Coconut Face Mask

NY GreenFest “Green Your Beauty” Panel Recap

DIY Left Over Coffee Body Scrub

A Simple Retro Protective Style

Review: 100% Pure Organic Lavender Seafoam Facial Cleanser

Savvy At NY GreenFest + Contest!

Oil Cleansing Method Update

Un-Locking Your Natural Hair

Review: Paper Pellet Cat Litter From Planet PetCo

Upcycle Digest #6

How to Clean Your Bathroom Green and Quick

15 Uses for Coconut Oil

Vacuuming the Shower and Other Housecleaning Shortcuts

Upcycle Ideas Digest #5

DIY Aloe Vera Juice Toner

20 Things I Learned During “No Buy Month”

J. Money Thinks Budgets Are Sexy

10 Ways to Clean your House Without Buying a Single Cleaning Product

Upcycle Ideas Digest #4

Upcycle Ideas Digest #3

10 Step Program for Product Junkies

“No Buy Month” Kickoff!

What To Buy for “No Buy” Month

Upcycle Ideas Digest #2

Here Comes “No Buy” Month!

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