You may dream of growing all of your own food, but your personal reality might not be as romantic as a rural retreat with an acre of ground in the south of France (my as yet unfulfilled vision for living my good life). You may be an urban eco-warrior, or like me a suburban greenie. […]
Organic Family Travel
May 21, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
The return of warm sunshine here in the northern hemisphere and your thoughts may be turning to vacations but in this day and age, especially for us natural folks, travel comes loaded with all types of responsibilities. As an almost everyday family with organic tendencies, here are just some of the questions we ask each […]
Safe Sun Protection and Natural Health
May 9, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Safe sun exposure in the modern age is generally accepted to include the application of sun screens or blocks with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15+. As our awareness of the potentially harmful nature of some cosmetic ingredients grows, so does an ever increasing amount of natural and organic labelled sun screen products become […]
Growing a Fragrant Garden With Health Benefits
May 5, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Many people seek out a quiet place of solitude in the garden for contemplation and to rest from the day. The sights and sounds of the garden heal both in auditory and visual ways but there is one sense that is stimulated more quickly than any others. Fragrance is one of the greatest healers in […]
How To Keep Rabbits Out Of Your Garden
April 27, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Rabbits are a common nuisance to the gardener; they may at first look cute hopping across your yard – but they are not so cute when they are munching their way through your prize flowers and vegetables! In some states it is illegal to hunt rabbits (or a hunting permit is required), so how do you […]
3 Business Tips To Help You Begin Your Organic Lifestyle
April 25, 2011 by · 2 Comments
The organic route to a healthier and more sustainable way of life is reached by many different paths. Every organic enthusiast I know comes at it from a different perspective, and an organic lifestyle can often make it a complicated choice to maintain and advocate. What I wished I’d know when I started … The […]
What To Look For When Shopping For Skin Care Products
April 9, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Putting your well-being in danger before you even take that first sip of coffee in the morning? Is it even possible? Unfortunately, far too many of us are sleepy-eyed when it comes to splashing the water on our faces in the morning and filling our morning routines with a cluster of products that can be […]
