Are you ready to transform your cleaning routine? Natural cleaning recipes offer a powerful way to maintain a healthier home. In today's world, where everyone strives for sustainability and healthier living, shifting to natural cleaning methods isn't just beneficial—it’s downright exciting! Imagine crafting your own powerful cleaners with simple ingredients from your pantry. If you’re eager to get started, this guide will introduce you to ten incredible natural cleaning recipes that will make your space shine and your health thrive. So, ready to embark on this green journey? Stick with us as we explore these effective DIY solutions. Citrus-Infused All-Purpose Cleaner Let’s start with a zesty blend that smells as good as it cleans! First, combine the zest and juice of one lemon with half a cup of white vinegar. Then, after letting it sit for a few days to let the citrus oils work their magic, strain the liquid and pour it into a spray bottle. Consequently, this versatile cleaner works wonderfully on countertops, sinks, and other surfaces. It leaves a fresh citrus scent behind. If you’re looking for more tips on how to make your cleaners, check out this DIY cleaning guide. Baking Soda and Vinegar Oven Cleaner Say goodbye to oven grime with this classic combo! To begin with, mix half a cup of baking soda with water to create a paste. Then, spread it over the oven's interior and let it sit overnight. The next day, spritz some white vinegar over the paste. Watch the foam do its thing! As a result, a quick scrub with a sponge, and your oven will sparkle like new. Lavender Antibacterial Spray Who knew disinfecting could smell so good? First, mix one cup of water with half a cup of witch hazel and 20 drops of lavender essential oil in a spray bottle. This spray not only cleans but also leaves a soothing lavender aroma. Therefore, your space will feel as fresh as it is clean. Moreover, the natural antibacterial properties of lavender make this spray effective in sanitizing surfaces. For more detailed information on the benefits of lavender oil, read this article from Healthline. Eco-Friendly Glass Cleaner Want windows and mirrors that gleam? Combine one cup of water, white vinegar, and a few drops of essential oil (peppermint or lavender). This mix tackles grime head-on, giving you a streak-free shine with a hint of refreshing fragrance. Furthermore, it’s an eco-friendly alternative to commercial glass cleaners, which often contain harmful chemicals. Lemon and Salt Scrub Ready to tackle those stubborn stains? Then, cut a lemon in half and dip the cut side into salt. This natural abrasive cleaner is perfect for scrubbing surfaces like cutting boards and countertops. The lemon lifts stains while the salt gently scrubs away residue. As a result, your surfaces will be spotless. In addition to being effective, this scrub is entirely natural, ensuring no harmful residues are left behind. If you’re searching for more natural stain removers, discover our complete guide to DIY cleaning. Tea Tree Oil Mold and Mildew Remover Banish mold and mildew with the power of tea tree oil! First, mix one teaspoon of tea tree oil with one cup of water in a spray bottle. Next, spray it on the affected areas and let it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing. Tea tree oil's antifungal and antibacterial properties make this an effective and natural solution. Furthermore, its natural scent leaves your space feeling fresh. Want to learn more about the benefits of tea tree oil in home cleaning? Visit WebMD. Citrus Vinegar Floor Cleaner Mix one cup of white vinegar with two cups of water for floors that shine. Then, add the juice of one lemon. This mixture works well for most floor types, including tile and linoleum. The vinegar breaks down dirt. Meanwhile, the lemon juice leaves your floors with a fresh scent and a sparkling finish. Additionally, this cleaner is safe for pets and children, making it ideal for households concerned about harsh chemicals. Herbal Air Freshener Fill your space with natural fragrance by first boiling a pot of water. Then, add fresh herbs like rosemary, mint, or thyme, along with slices of citrus fruits. Let the mixture simmer. It will release a refreshing aroma throughout your space. It’s a simple yet effective way to keep your house smelling naturally fresh. Moreover, this method avoids the synthetic fragrances that can trigger allergies. For more natural air freshening ideas, check out Better Homes & Gardens. Natural Laundry Detergent Skip the harsh chemicals in commercial detergents. Instead, mix one cup of baking soda with one cup of washing soda and one grated bar of castile soap. Use two tablespoons per load. As a result, you’ll have clean, fresh-smelling clothes that are gentle on your skin and the environment. Furthermore, this detergent is effective for various fabric types, ensuring your laundry stays in top condition. To explore more benefits of using natural laundry detergent, check out this detailed guide from The Spruce. Vinegar and Olive Oil Wood Polish Keep your wooden furniture looking its best with a mix of half a cup of white vinegar and half a cup of olive oil. Apply this blend with a soft cloth. Buff to a beautiful shine. The vinegar cleans while the olive oil nourishes the wood. This enhances its natural beauty. Moreover, this polish helps protect your wood from future damage, keeping it looking great for longer. For more natural wood care tips, visit Bob Vila's guide on wood polishing. Safety Tips for Using Natural Insecticides Are you ready to maximize the benefits of these natural cleaning recipes? Although these recipes are safer than chemical alternatives, applying them correctly is still important. How can you ensure your garden benefits fully from these natural solutions? First, always test a small area before applying any spray widely. This helps you ensure that your plants won’t react negatively. Second, apply sprays during cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or late afternoon. This timing prevents the sun from causing the sprays to burn the plants. Finally, reapply after rain to maintain effectiveness. Moreover, store your natural insecticides properly to keep them effective for longer periods. Interested in learning more about safe gardening practices? Visit Gardeners Supply for additional tips and tricks. The Benefits of Going Green with Natural Cleaning Recipes Why should you choose natural cleaning recipes over chemical alternatives? It isn’t just about cutting out chemicals—it’s about embracing a healthier lifestyle. Natural ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils provide effective cleaning without the risks associated with synthetic cleaners, such as respiratory issues or skin irritation. Additionally, you’ll be making an environmentally conscious choice. Many commercial cleaners are loaded with toxins that harm aquatic life and pollute our waterways. By switching to natural alternatives, you’re taking a stand for the environment and creating a safer space for yourself and your loved ones. Plus, you’ll be saving money. These natural ingredients are inexpensive and versatile, making them a budget-friendly option. You can customize your cleaners with different scents or adjust the strength to suit your needs, making your cleaning routine more enjoyable and personalized. Are you ready to start your green cleaning journey? Explore more natural cleaning tips in our comprehensive guide here. Start Your Green Cleaning Journey Today! Embracing natural cleaning recipes is more than just a trend—it’s a fun and fulfilling way to enhance your well-being while protecting the environment. With these ten all-natural recipes, you’ll be on your way to a cleaner, healthier space without relying on harsh chemicals. Additionally, your home will benefit from the natural scents and the reduction in harmful residues. Interested in even more eco-friendly tips? Check out our guide on sustainable living.

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is, in part, the physical manifestation of the transition of the Regime from its former figurehead, President Joe Biden, to its new figurehead Vice President Kamala Harris. The most pro-Regime media outlet has also now fully transitioned to Harris. This, for example, is how ABC News opened their coverage of the final night of the Democratic National Convention: Another syrupy intro to the final night of the DNC by ABC. Going back many, many conventions, they always do this. Cue the eye rolls. pic.twitter.com/TP9RwZqD3v — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) August 23, 2024 ABC DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION 8/22/24 9:00 PM DAVID MUIR: Tonight, the final night of the Democratic National Convention right here in Chicago. Vice President Kamala Harris making history. A short time from now, formally accepting her party's nomination, delivering what will be the most important speech of her political career. Making the case to become President of the United States. Her message expected to lean in on her optimism and joyful view of the future of America. Election Day just 75 days out. Our coverage for the race for President and the Democratic National Convention starts right now. ANNOUNCER: This is an ABC News special. Tonight -- JOE BIDEN: Kamala Harris. HILLARY CLINTON: Kamala Harris. MICHELLE OBAMA: Kamala Harris. BARACK OBAMA: Kamala Harris. TIM WALZ: Kamala Harris. OPRAH WINFREY: Kamala Harris!  ANNOUNCER: And just moments from now, the vice president steps into the spotlight and makes history. KAMALA HARRIS: Together, we will chart a new way forward. ANNOUNCER: Kamala Harris, the biggest speech of her life, her vision, her plans for her presidency. HARRIS: When we fight, we win. ANNOUNCER: It's her big night. The Democratic National Convention, live from Chicago. Now reporting, David Muir. Mary Bruce, formerly Chief Apple Polisher for the Biden White House, is now auditioning for that role in a Harris White House, with a special emphasis on history: ABC's Mary Bruce is no doubt the biggest tool among the network WH correspondents: "[T]his is [Kamala's] chance to get out there on that stage and define herself for herself, to do this in her own voice, and one more thing, so much is made of the history here tonight" pic.twitter.com/63dOzsdjQn — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) August 23, 2024 MARY BRUCE: I was told she spent the day reviewing and making revisions and tweaks to the speech by hand. I was told to expect this to be deeply personal remarks. You know, this is a chance for her to come out and tell her American story. To talk about that immigrant experience in this country and she is going to say “the middle class is where I come from.” That is an argument that she wants to get across. Of course, she is going to talk about a being a prosecutor and she now prosecutes the case against Donald Trump and she is going to outline that vision of hope and optimism for the future. I think, you know, a lot of people may wonder why the need for the reintroduction. She was vice president, she was a candidate before. This is entirely different. And this is her chance to get out there on that stage and define herself for herself. To do this in her own voice. And one more thing, you know, so much is made of the history here tonight. What's different about Kamala Harris is that she has been the first at every step along the way in her career. That was true in San Francisco, true when she became the California district attorney, true when she became- or excuse me, the attorney genera-l and true, of course, when she became the vice president. It is not something that defines her, yet something that she has achieved that milestone every step along the way and in just a short time, she’s going to step out and become the first Black woman, the first person of South Asian descent.  Jonathan Karl is seen here gushing about party unity. Glorious unity. ABC's Jonathan Karl: "What [Kamala Harris & Tim Walz] have done...in an absolutely remarkable way in the convention, David, they have unified a party that has not been unified...I've been covering Democratic conventions since 1992. I have never seen a convention more unified" pic.twitter.com/VMr6bp7yiD — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) August 23, 2024 JON KARL: And what they have done, what the two of them have done in an absolutely remarkable way here in this convention, David, is they have unified a party that has not been unified. This Democrat -- I've been covering Democratic conventions since 1992. I have never seen a convention more unified, when the amazing thing is, just five weeks ago when Joe Biden was still the candidate, we were expected to see a convention that was going to be deeply divided. Some people, major figures in this party wanting Biden to be gone because of age. Others upset with Israel- Israel policy. And Rachel Scott finds great difficulty moving around the convention hall, in part because of the crowding, and in part because of the great weight of history: ABC's Rachel Scott: "The history and weight of this moment is not lost on anyone in this room. It's getting harder to move around here on the convention floor, partly because there's so many people, but also partly because of the energy that is in this convention as well. People… pic.twitter.com/8Yc0mjUD7H — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) August 23, 2024 MUIR: There you have the message on the floor. It echoes what we have heard these last few nights. Let's turn hate into hope. That’s Sheriff Chris Swanson of Genesee County, Michigan. Let’s go down to the floor. Rachel Scott, again, on the floor for us tonight. And Rachel, just the sense, the energy in the crowd on this night of history, knowing that this will be Kamala Harris' night to reintroduce herself to the nation. RACHEL SCOTT: Yes, David. And the history and the weight of this moment is not lost on anyone in this room. It's getting harder to move around here on the convention floor, partly because there's so many people, but also partly because of the energy that is in this convention, as well. People dancing, people ready to see vice president Kamala Harris. What started initially during this convention has a love letter to President Biden, focused on democracy, the page has now turned. The torch has now been passed to Vice President Kamala Harris. Two words we’re going to hear over and over again tonight: “freedom” and “joy”, David.  If ever there was any doubt that the American media is a wholly partisan enterprise, let those doubts be vanquished. If it weren’t for Regime Media, we’d have none at all.  

Immediately following Vice President Kamala Harris’s speech to round out Night Four of the Democratic National Convention, CNN host Jake tapper beclowned him again by essentially proclaiming it the best speech delivered by anyone in all time. He was then followed up by CNN host Abby Phillip who ridiculously claimed Harris was “misunderstood politically” and was really just a pragmatic centrist. Recounting the speech their viewers had just witnessed, Tapper gushed as he paraphrased what she said: She talked about representing the people. Kamala Harris for the people, in her time as a prosecutor. She discussed how she would be a president for everyone. And wanting to form an opportunity economy to build and strengthen the middle class. It was a speech of progressive politics and unifying rhetoric. A speech with many, many shots across the bow of Donald Trump, her opponent. And a speech in which she sought to portray herself as a credible commander-in-chief, patriotic, firm, confident, and credible. She discussed Israel and Palestine. She discussed Ukraine. She discussed the threat from Iran. He wound down his comments by calling it “a remarkable address, one that I've never seen her give quite like this before.”   CNNs' Abby Phillip claims Kamala has "been very misunderstood politically" and that she was forced to "run to the left" in 2020. She insists Kamala has "processive beliefs but is not and ideologue." pic.twitter.com/4LTo7bIOB1 — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) August 23, 2024   Then came his downright laughable assertion of how well it stood up against other speeches: “A very, very powerful speech. You gotta go back, I think, to Barack Obama in 2008 for a Democratic speech like this, perhaps even a speech like this at all.” The clownish takes continued with Phillip proclaiming Harris had “been very misunderstood politically for quite some time.” She lamented that Harris was supposedly forced “to run to the left” in her failed 2020 jab at being president. Phillip went on to cite unnamed people she had supposedly talked to (seemingly other journalists) who gushed about how “pragmatic” and non-ideological Harris supposedly was: But when I covered her then, I talked to a lot of people who covered her in her Senate race and in the years before she even became a politician in the true sense. They view her in a very different way, as a pretty pragmatic person. As somebody who has progressive beliefs but is not an ideologue. And this part of her speech really struck out to me. She said she would be a president who is realistic, practical, and has common sense. And I think that if there is anything in this speech that she wanted to convey, that would cut against the narrative that is being written about her by Republicans, is that she in the – she is interested in solving problems. “She is interested in not just doing what the left or the right says you should be on, in terms of the ideological sides, but what she thinks is the right thing to do,” she added. The transcript is below. Click "expand" to read: CNN Democratic National Convention: Night 4 August 22, 2024 11:14:05 p.m. Eastern (…) JAKE TAPPER: She talked about representing the people. Kamala Harris for the people, in her time as a prosecutor. She discussed how she would be a president for everyone. And wanting to form an opportunity economy to build and strengthen the middle class. It was a speech of progressive politics and unifying rhetoric. A speech with many, many shots across the bow of Donald Trump, her opponent. And a speech in which she sought to portray herself as a credible commander-in-chief, patriotic, firm, confident, and credible. She discussed Israel and Palestine. She discussed Ukraine. She discussed the threat from Iran. It was a remarkable address, one that I've never seen her give quite like this before. A very, very powerful speech. You gotta go back, I think, to Barack Obama in 2008 for a Democratic speech like this, perhaps even a speech like this at all. (…) ABBY PHILLIP: And I do think she's been very misunderstood politically for quite some time. In the primary in 2020, she had to run to the left. But when I covered her then, I talked to a lot of people who covered her in her Senate race and in the years before she even became a politician in the true sense. They view her in a very different way, as a pretty pragmatic person. As somebody who has progressive beliefs but is not an ideologue. And this part of her speech really struck out to me. She said she would be a president who is realistic, practical, and has common sense. And I think that if there is anything in this speech that she wanted to convey, that would cut against the narrative that is being written about her by Republicans, is that she in the – she is interested in solving problems. She is interested in not just doing what the left or the right says you should be on, in terms of the ideological sides, but what she thinks is the right thing to do. (…)

The vice president delivered a serviceable convention speech, but she remains a complete cipher.

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The Novium Museum in Chichester is the proud new owner of the Roman gold bracelet discovered in 2022 by an 11-year-old boy walking the dog with his mother. The gold jewel dates to the 1st century A.D. and is a rare cuff of the armilla type, a battle honor given to Roman soldiers for bravery. Most of the ones that have been found are bronze; this is only the fourth gold example recorded in the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. It was Rowan Brannan who spotted the glint of gold, and Rowan who insisted it was real gold and took it home over the objections of his mother. Rowan researched it further when he got home, and with the support of a metal detecting family friend, he reported it to the local Finds Liaison Officer. Archaeologists confirmed not only that it was real gold, but that it was an authentic Roman artifact. The armilla was declared official treasure at a Coroner’s Court earlier this year. Rowan and his mother Amanda were kept in the loop throughout the process. The British Museum’s valuation committee then determined its fair market value, and a local museum close to the find site was given the opportunity to acquire the piece for the assessed value. That sum would then be split between the finder and the landowner. The Novium Musem was able to raise the money with a grant from Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund. The armilla will go on display at the museum on September 10th. Chichester District Council leader Adrian Moss said: “Acquiring this bracelet for The Novium Museum’s collection will help shed light on military attitudes, including how Roman soldiers were rewarded for their bravery, gallantry and service, particularly with regards to the Roman invasion of Britain in AD43. “This piece will widen our museum team’s understanding of Roman life locally and allows us to tell a different story from the Roman period.”

[embedded content] In our just released 3-minute video, “KamalaGate,” Los Angeles filmmaker Joel Gilbert and I ask two basic questions of Kamala Harris. The first is, “Why did you lie…

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