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Olive Oil as a Natural Moisturizer Last year, Grady's GreenLiving Tips focused on the cleaning power of three common, natural household products: baking soda, lemon, and vinegar.  This week, learn about some natural, DIY ways to take care of the mind, body, and home using only one product: olive oil.  Olive oil is also commonly found in the home and has numerous moisturizing and cleaning qualities.  Several ways to use olive oil include: 1) Applying to hair and skin : Olive oil can be very useful in cold or windy weather because it restores a lot of natural moisture.  Try using olive oil as a pre-shampoo treatment for hair, in the bathtub, or even on cuticles to make the skin softer. 2) Utilizing around the house : Olive oil is a natural and easy way to shine shoes when in a rush.  Dab a little olive oil on a clean cloth and rub on to shoes to restore a shine.  Olive oil can also fix noisy hinges on doors using the same method. 3) Finding other methods : So...

Everyday Green Living Resources The most popular post last year was Grady Management's list of green living resources that are user-friendly and perfect for every member of the family. 1) Want to recycle or visit a recycling center?  Find local recycling centers  here . 2) Spring is on its way!  Do you want to bike to work instead of drive?  You can track your bike miles on plenty of online resources, including  mapmyride . 3) Like farmers markets?  Find the one closest to you  here ! 4) Getting rid of clutter?  Consider donating old clothes, home goods, and more to a community yard sale.  Most counties even have a yard sale Facebook page or website where people can list and/ or trade products that they wish to give to someone else instead of creating waste. 5) Want to enjoy a national park?  View the list of all parks here . If you have an online green resource you love to use, be sure to let us know in the comments section! Grady Manag...