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Eating out on Valentine’s Day is for amateurs and people who want to spend too much money. Make reservations for another night and resolve to eat in.  Just because you are dining in, doesn’t mean you have to serve a frozen dinner.  These sweet treats are the perfect way to celebrate the day with your…

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we have a few crafts in mind to help you and your kids celebrate!  Each craft makes use of a recycled element, so you can repurpose while you get creative. Watercolor Newspaper Hearts Recycle newspapers to create this fun craft.  The end effect is really pretty and…

January is a great opportunity for new beginnings! Consider this the perfect time to declutter your home.  While an uncluttered and organized space is more aesthetically pleasing, there is a greater cost to clutter.  Clutter takes up valuable real estate in your home and it takes time to maintain and clean those unused objects. Too…

Localism is one of the tenets of our business structure.  We strive to enrich the community by promoting localism and inspiring people to use products from small local businesses rather than national corporations.  “Shop local” or “go local” are phrases commonly bandied about, especially here in Austin.  But does patronizing local businesses really matter or…

We are lucky to be a part of a special group called Coterie Market.  Coterie Market is a group of local makers and artisans who make products that range from soaps to chocolates.  All of the businesses that sell products through Coterie Market are owned and operated in the Austin area.  The definition of coterie…

Spring cleaning may hold prominence as the most well-known seasonally based cleaning occasion, but fall cleaning should not be discounted.  A change of season is a great opportunity to do a deep cleaning of your home. Fall cleaning is important because your home may soon fill up with holiday guests and visiting family members.  Fall…

The Mother Nature Network ranked Austin as one of the top 10 green cities in the United States.  The City of Austin and area residents are focused on conserving the environment by creating eco-friendly resources, legislation and programs.  Learn more about some of the great green programs in Austin. Plastic Bag Ban Austin is helping…

September 22nd is Business Women’s Day.  The roots of this day date back to World War II, when women took over many jobs traditionally held by men while soldiers were away fighting.  Hilary A. Bufton Jr. and three other Kansas City business women founded the American Business Women’s Association on this day (September 22) in…

At The Purple Fig, we believe a cleaning service can be affordable, thorough and all-natural. We place an emphasis on “all-natural” because the heart of our company beats green. Our goal is to provide a safe, healthy and clean environment for your family, kids and pets by using all-natural cleaning supplies made from our own…

Just a couple of quickies this week… I spoke with a couple of people from East Side Compost Pedallers last weekend while at in.gredients. Great company, great guys and amazing cycling skills with those compost bins on there. Check them out, like them and try them! Seventh Generation has an interesting article about hidden toxin…