Get Involved this Earth Month… Pledge To Conserve Water In Your Community
Mayor’s across the country will be asking their residents to make a free, online commitment to drastically slash water and energy use across the nation by taking part in a national contest this Earth Month – and in return residents in the cities with the most participation qualify to win a new Toyota Prius Hybrid,… Continue reading »
Earth Day Resolution- Commit To Composting
Our every day life produces an hefty quantity of waste. What better way to say thank you to Mother Earth thank you commit to composting. After all, composting is the Earth’s natural recycling program. You add materials from around the house that you once considered garbage, and they will decompose into feasts for worms and microbes… Continue reading »
Water Conservation- Facts & Tips You Can Use
Celebrating Water Wednesday with these fun water facts that may surprise you. Did you know… Less than 2% of the Earth’s water supply is fresh water. Of all the earth’s water, 97% is salt water found in oceans and seas. Only 1% of the earth’s water is available for drinking water. 2% is frozen. The… Continue reading »
Seasonal (Sneaky) Spinach and Crab Mac and Cheese
Spring has finally sprung! April is a great month to start entertaining outdoors, not too hot, not too cold and the days are beginning to get longer, providing some lovely long afternoons and evenings perfect for dinner parties and late Sunday lunches. Sometimes it’s hard to find yummy, seasonal and green offerings that also appeal… Continue reading »
Why The Color You Eat Can Make A Difference
In the last couple of decades, scientists have discovered more reasons (beyond vitamins and fiber) to pack your diet with fruits and vegetables: phytochemicals. All plants contain these compounds, which protect them from a variety of dangers—from harmful UV rays to predatory pests. We take in phytochemicals when we eat fruits and vegetables and, as… Continue reading »
Ole’ Organic Guacamole
Ingredients 4 organic or regular avocados 1/4 teaspoon salt (season to liking ) 1 finely diced jalapeno 1/2 lime 1/4 cup of finely dice red onion 3 tablespoons finely diced fresh cilantro 1/4 finely diced tomato Directions 1. Empty the avocados into bowl you and easily mix in 2. Add salt 3. Squeeze… Continue reading »
Crazy For Kale
Kale has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. In much of Europe it was the most widely eaten green vegetable until the Middle Ages when cabbages became more popular. Historically it has been particularly important in colder regions due to its resistance to frost. Kale is a dark green leafy vegetable that most people don’t… Continue reading »
Quinoa Quesadillas with Guacamole
This is a delicious recipe! Trust us! A couple of things – you can use Gardein “chick’n”, which is a vegan meat alternative. It does have both (non GMO) soy and wheat, so if you are wheat or soy free it is not a good alternative for you. Black beans are also a great alternative… Continue reading »
Clean Green Babies
by Sarah Horan There are an overwhelming amount of choices when it comes to buying baby bath products. However, not all baby bath products are created equal. Consider that your baby’s skin is their largest organ and that everything applied to your baby’s tender skin has the potential to be absorbed into their delicate systems,… Continue reading »
Tips and Tricks for Bugs and Weeds
By Sarah Horan No one wants to spray harmful chemicals in their garden, particularly if they are planning to eat out of it! Regular pesticide and herbicide products can be harmful to the other organisms that share the ecosystem with us, and who can be beneficial to your garden, like butterflies and birds. However, weeds… Continue reading »
