Spring is the time of year, when the days begin to lengthen and the weather starts to warm up again, that we start to think about doing that “once-a-year†clean out; however, do you know exactly what you are putting onto your floors, counter tops and other surfaces within your home? Many common household cleaning […]
How To Tell If A Product Is Really Organic
March 17, 2011 by · 3 Comments
In the 1950’s, they used to put food on the shelves. Real food. Slowly the swaps began taking place. Artificial flavoring snuck onto food labels and pesticides began caking our produce. Our nutrients were supplemented and chemicals were thrown into the pot. Awareness is on the rise against the “not-so-natural” products that sit on the […]
How To Reduce The Toxins In Your Bedroom
March 9, 2011 by · 3 Comments
The following article is written by Thomas from Luxury Organic Mattress. Thomas is fascinated with creating green homes and writes about healthy options for mattresses and bedding. He compares organic wool, organic cotton, natural latex and natural memory foam mattresses. The bedroom is often overlooked as a source of toxins in the home. There are harmful chemicals […]
Natural Goose Repellent: How to Keep Geese Out of Your Yard
January 28, 2011 by · 1 Comment
The population of Canada geese (Branta canadensis) has been increasing in the United States since the 1960’s; although geese are a valuable resource to the ecology of an area, they can also become a nuisance when they accumulate in large numbers. In addition, they damage areas through over-grazing, pollute lawns and ponds and can become […]
Health Benefits of Melatonin
January 17, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Melatonin is a hormone which is naturally produced by the body. It is an antioxidant that helps to protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals can change cell structure and lead to life threatening diseases such as cancer. In addition, melatonin helps to regulate your body clock and is frequently used to treat insomnia. […]
Natural Lip Gloss Recipe
October 13, 2010 by · 3 Comments
How much do you know about lip gloss and lip balm? The stuff you’ve been using to keep your lips moist and healthy for years may actually be causing you more harm than good. Consider these facts: Carmex and medicated lip balms are meant to help you dry out cold sores. As a result, their […]
Planting Fruit Trees 101
September 10, 2010 by ·
Ah, apple pie – the quintessential American dish. What could make mom’s apple pie even better? There’s one sure method: growing the fresh apples yourself. As environmentally-conscious Americans seek out ways to make their lifestyle more sustainable, many are starting to grow their own, backyard fruit trees. What used to be a widespread practice of […]
