3 Home Improvements to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
While US environmental policy remains under close scrutiny, an eco-friendly approach to everyday life is becoming increasingly popular with Americans. More than 56% of US consumers state that they are willing to pay more for eco-friendly products while making the necessary lifestyle changes to reducing energy usage. On average, an American household spends approximately $1,300 on energy… Continue reading »
8 Easy Tips For Successful Water Harvesting
With the monsoon season upon us, we like to remind everyone to think about harvesting rain water. Here is your simple guide to start saving our most sacred resource: water! The Eight Principles of Successful Water Harvesting Courtesy of Brad Lancaster- harvestingrainwater.com 1. Begin with long and thoughtful observation.Use all your senses to see where… Continue reading »
Be Cool! Without AC!
Most of us who live where summers are hot have been through it: As temperatures rise into the triple digits, we crank the AC—then feel the anxiety as we open our electric bills. Americans want to feel comfortable indoors when outdoor temperatures climb—so much so that we collectively spend more than $15 billion each year… Continue reading »
Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Dip
This is a must have in your recipe file. You can whip it up for friends and, no matter what else you serve, it’ll be the first thing to go. Serve it with crostini, tortilla chips, or crudités. Or just eat it by the spoonful. It’s that good. Ingredients • 1 cup 3/4″-inch pieces asparagus… Continue reading »
8 Natural Mosquito Repellants
Before you grab that DEET-based mosquito repellent, consider using a natural option instead. DEET, also known as diethyl-meta-toluamide, by any other name still stinks. And research proves that the main ingredient in commercial mosquito repellents leaves more than a bad odor. According to a Duke University study, it damages brain cells, can cause behavioural changes,… 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 »
Get Your Beauty With These Superfoods!
by Sarah Horan Tired of reading labels in the drugstore isles looking for pthalate-free skin care, and toluene-free nail polish? Besides using greener cosmetics and personal care products, there’s an easy way to look good and go green: try these super foods for a beautiful boost! Salmon: Pick up a glistening pink organic salmon steak… Continue reading »
Bring On Spring- Opt for these Natural, Eco-friendly & Healthy Alternatives
Ah-h-h, springtime! A time of renewal and refreshing, especially in the home, when we are more likely to be excited about the idea of cleaning. As gentle breezes flow in open windows we are reminded of what clean really smells like, and we’re energized to start scrubbing, polishing and priming our homes for a new… Continue reading »
Eco Friendly Wine- To Drink Or Not To Drink?
Everyone is trying to be green today, from driving a hybrid car to eating organic produce or switching on energy-efficient light bulbs. The next step to protecting the Earth could be green wine. But would you drink it? Many people want to live a green lifestyle, and drinking wines that are organic and natural can… Continue reading »
Here’s 5 Easy Ways To Help The Ocean
1. Avoid pesticides, fertilizers and toxic cleaning products. The rivers of our world are funneling chemicals into the ocean all the time, and that’s a disgrace. So use natural fertilizers like manure, avoid foods that have been grown with pesticides, and choose non-toxic cleaning products 2. Cut down on the amount of stuff you buy…. Continue reading »
Your One-Pot Herb Garden
Growing herbs is one of the easiest ways to get started with a backyard (or balcony) garden. Here are four you can grow in just a single pot. Sure, there’s a science to growing herbs, but it’s not hard to learn. Herbs are probably the easiest foods to grow if you’ve never gardened before and… Continue reading »
How to Find a True “Green Mattress”
On your journey to protect the environment and live a green lifestyle, you may have run into mattresses labeled green, all-natural, natural, or organic. Those terms are often used interchangeably, and, because there are no clearly defined regulations for a green mattress, they don’t necessarily mean the mattress is truly green. A true green mattress… Continue reading »
Organize Your Fridge For Energy Efficiency
Guest Blog Courtesy of Tucson Electric Power Using refrigerator and freezer properly and keeping them well-organized can help you use less energy and reduce food waste. Make sure both of them are set at the proper temperature. Keeping them too cold will require more energy to maintain the lower-than-necessary temperatures. The U.S. Food and Drug… Continue reading »
Himalayan Salt Lamps- Benefits & Uses
Have you ever noticed how mentally and physically refreshed you feel after sitting by a gashing waterfall? Or how you experience a boost in energy after spending some time at an untamed seafront? What makes you feel so good in spots of this kind is the abundance of negative ions, which get produced in some… Continue reading »
A Breath of Fresh Air
In the late ’80s, NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities. They found several plants that filter out common volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Lucky for us, the plants can also help clean indoor air on Earth, which is typically far more polluted… Continue reading »
Eggs 101- Clean Up Your Carton
Most of us buy eggs without thinking much about them, but the cartons you pick up at the supermarket are worth scrutinizing. Of the labels you’ll see, the most important are “certified organic,” biodynamic,” and “pasture raised,” Why? Eggs that bear these designations are superior for nutrition and for cooking. But it’s also a matter… Continue reading »
Tips & Tricks To Winterize Your Home
One of the best perks of making your home more green is that it makes a ton of financial sense. Windy, rainy and cool weather is already here. For the amount of money you may spend on candy and Halloween decorations this year you could winterize your home, reduce your carbon footprint, be more comfy… Continue reading »
Strategies For Conserving Water In The Winter
Lots of people think that water conservation is only important in the summertime. No so! There are many ways in which people can easily help save in the winter too. Here are a list of easy to do items that can be done around the house throughout the wintertime which will slow up the level… Continue reading »
Green Winter Remedies
Winter is here! With it comes the cold and flu season and uncomfortable dry skin. We can’t guarantee that you won’t be hit with a cold or the flu, but we do think you can increase your odds of staying well with these natural strategies. Drink Plenty of Fluids~ Water flushes your system, washing out… Continue reading »
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 »
