Lemons Can Do More Than Make Lemonade- Part I of 3
Thanks to its citric acid and natural antibacterial and bleaching properties, lemons have a lot of uses around the house, from cleaning up tough messes in the kitchen to improving personal appearances. In our three part series on lemons, lets get started with cleaning first. Cleaning with Lemons Cut grease. An enzyme in the citric acid of… Continue reading »
Is Your Fridge Efficient?
A few minutes spent on basic refrigerator maintenance can trim your electric bill by $50 a year. Here are some easy ways to ensure that your refrigerator is working at its most effective. Test the Seal 1. If you fridge won’t stay tightly shut, it may be that it’s overcrowded and your shelves just need… Continue reading »
Dry Skin? Natural Remedies Just For You!
Chapped lips, dry skin and flyaway, staticky hair—we can thank winter’s lower humidity, and the central heating, space heaters and fireplaces we use to counteract it, for a whole host of cold-weather beauty woes. To keep your skin and hair from making you miserable all winter, we found these natural skin care treatments from Ilona… Continue reading »
A Super Bowl Favorite- Loaded Baked Potato Skins
This weekend is the Super Bowl and Loaded Baked Potato Skins are a favorite “game food.” Yum! Loaded Baked Potato Skins- Serves 4-6 6 large russet potatoes, cleaned 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon Celtic sea salt 4 slices bacon (organic, nitrate-free and pastured preferred), cooked and broken into bits 1 1/2 cups raw cheddar cheese,… Continue reading »
Three-Apple Applesauce
Apples are a winter favorite. This yummy recipe is a combination of three varieties of apples which gives it a sweet-tart flavor and great texture. Because it makes seven 1-pint jars, it can make a healthy snack for the entire family for many months to come! yield: Makes six to seven 1-pint jars Ingredients • … Continue reading »
Green Up Your Super Bowl Party!
It’s official! It’s the New York Giants and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl. There’s no better time to start planning your Super Bowl party, green style. Save money and the environment by greening your party, and still have a blast watching the big game. To add some eco-friendly excitement, here are some tips on how to… Continue reading »
Blackberry Sorbet
A decidedly tart finish to supper, this wholesome, in-season, antioxidant-rich dessert can be prepared without additional sweetener, appreciating, instead, the full flavor of local blackberries frozen at their height of ripeness. For those of you who may prefer a little sweetness to balance out the potent, tart flavor of the blackberries, consider adding up to… Continue reading »
Easy Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Many of us can’t afford solar panels or a new hybrid car — and newly produced items like those can actually add to a personal carbon footprint, because of the energy and resources needed to make them. But there are simple, constructive ways to reduce your carbon shoe size without the big price tag. Here… Continue reading »
3 Natural Soothers for Sore, Scratchy Throats
Winter’s dry air and cold-weather illnesses can leave your throat raw. But relief is no farther than your kitchen cabinets. Dry air, colds, flu, screaming about the lousy weather—all of it can all give you a scratchy throat this time of year. But there’s no need to grab that bottle of neon-colored, tastes-like-Drano throat spray. “Natural… Continue reading »
Healthy Eating On A Budget
Would you like to eat healthier but think it’s too expensive? Think again! You may have to put a little effort into it, but it can be done. Here are some easy, budget-friendly tips on how to eat healthier on a budget. Think Farmers Markets- Shop your local farmers markets. They may not always be… Continue reading »
