In addition...

I was just washing dishes and thinking about cleaning the countertops. I wondered if some of you might hesitate to use the homemade cleaner because you like the 'anti-bacterial' security of store bought cleaners.

Tip: cut meat and chicken on wax paper, then dump the meat/poultry in baking dish and toss.

(Saw this on Martha Stewart!)

Environmentally friendly way: save boxes of cereal and plastic bags that hold the cereal to use for cutting your meat and then toss when done. 

Saves money and a few trees :)