DIY Natural Dog Treats
Making your own homemade dog treats can be a fun reward for your dog. There are many benefits to making your own dog treats at home. • Control what goes into the recipe. You can ensure that your pet is getting a nutritious and wholesome snack. You can also tailor your dog treat recipes to your… Continue reading »
Eco Apps You’ll Love
We all love new apps for our iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch. Recently there are a whole bunch of new eco-friendly, sustainable apps that are terrific for all you greenies! Here are some favorites. GoodGuide – Free The GoodGuide app helps users figure out which products are green, safe for themselves and the environment, and… Continue reading »
Spring Has Arrived! Here’s What’s In-Season
Ah Spring has finally arrived, and with longer days and warmer weather comes a new crop of fresh produce. ‘Tis the perfect season to “spring clean” your diet, so out with the heavy fall and winter fare and in with springtime fruits and veggies. In-season produce reaps the most nutritional value so here’s what to… Continue reading »
Ready, Set, Garden!
Now is the optimal time to start your garden! From mid-February to early March is the time for soil prep. Well-prepped soil is an essential part of growing beautiful veggies. This means tilling, hoeing, weeding, and fertilizing. Planting in raised beds is the most efficient method of growing veggies and it’s easy to do. While… Continue reading »
Sow Now, Reap Later: Spring Garden Planning Tips
Design and plan your garden during the winter months in order to get a fresh and early start in the spring. Now is the best time! Choose your site and prepare your soil now for best results in spring. Determine a garden spot that’s sunny most of the day, (keep in mind that bare winter… Continue reading »
10 Easy Ways to Keep Indoor Air Clean! It’s Simple & Smart
It’s cold outside and it’s the time of year to keep your house sealed tightly to keep the cold out. However, the problem with a tightly sealed home is it also seals in the bad stuff. Did you know that toxins from cleaning supplies, mold and other nasty pollutants that can make you sick? Is… Continue reading »
Ditch The Toxins In The Kitchen!
We spend so much time choosing organic produce and preparing nutritious food for our families, it can be pretty frustrating to learn that the products we are using to cook, bake, eat and store food with may actually put our families’ health at risk. Materials such as Teflon, BPA, lead, aluminum, phthalates and melamine are… Continue reading »
Dry Skin? Easy Natural Remedies
Dry Skin doesn’t just feel rough to the touch: When it affects your complexion, makeup can look blotchy, drawing even more attention to your less-than-supple skin. The good news is that you don’t need to head to the dermatologist or get a prescription to heal your dry skin — there are a number of natural… Continue reading »
Solar 101
Purchasing solar is personal and a lifestyle choice. Many see solar as way to lower utility bills and increase energy independence. Others see it as an environmental choice to reduce their carbon foot print and reduce pollution. Solar is an investment on the scale of a bathroom or kitchen remodel. However, unlike these purchases, solar… Continue reading »
Four (Easy!) Ways to Go Green and Save
~by Sarah Horan We are always looking for ways to conserve resources and minimize our ecological footprint. Here are some great tips to help you go green and save money at the same time! Buy in Bulk Many supermarkets and most health-food stores offer the option to buy in bulk. This is a great way… Continue reading »
