Gardening is good for you: It gets you moving, gets you outside, gets you invested in creating and maintaining beautiful life. Plus, it is easy enough to start a garden whenever and wherever; with a bag of soil, some pots, and some seedlings, you can have something growing by this afternoon. However, maintaining a productive garden [...]
The average person spends about 90% of their time indoors. With percentages this high, it is safe to say that indoor air has a lot more impact on our health than outdoor air quality. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, approximately six out of 10 residential and commercial properties are detrimental to your health as a result [...]
There’s something distinctly satisfying about having a sparkling clean floor. Clearing away dust, grit and grime that’s been tracked in from outdoors leaves your home looking much brighter and smelling great. It’s also crucial if you have babies and toddlers underfoot — little ones are uniquely adept at finding any crumb or speck of dirt that [...]
Whether you are looking to live a greener lifestyle, or simply looking for a way to lower your monthly utility bills, switching to solar is one of the best decisions you can make as a home- owner. Solar panels capture free energy from the sun and convert it into electricity that can be use to power the lights, [...]
I have fond memories of the pride I felt as a little girl from saving our white potato skins, replanting them, watching them grow--but most of all--eating my potatoes. I also remember immersing avocado pits in water with toothpicks to grow lovely new plants from them. But many years have passed and I got away from doing that. Well, it's time to get back [...]
Domestic water conservation is a goal that's easy to achieve. Effective water-saving measures in the home can be as simple as not leaving the faucet running while you brush your teeth and collecting rainwater for watering your plants. Kids can also be taught to do their part in helping to lower energy costs and to learn about [...]
When most people think about saving money and energy with their appliances, they think about it from the perspective of reducing usage, buying more energy-efficient models, and utilizing greener fuels when possible. They purchase programmable thermostats, upgrade to high-efficiency laundry machines, check into solar-powered add-ons, and much more. All of those steps are great, [...]
This year, as you’re resolving to eat better and exercise regularly, to spend less and to save more, why not add “be more eco-friendly” to your list? Believe it or not, “greening up” your house and making the reduction of your carbon footprint a priority can play well into the other resolutions you will likely be [...]
Are you trying to find smart ways to make your home more energy-efficient? Would you love to save more money on your home expenses? Sure, you cut coupons to save at the grocery store or maybe put money away in a jar for a special purchase, but what are you doing to save on your home expenses and reduce your [...]
Ahh! We all love the look, feel and smell of a fresh, clean home! It's so satisfying! But have you ever thought about the safety of cleaning products you use in your house apartment, garage or even your car? Do you have a clue what is in the products that you clean your home with daily? [...]
It's the holiday season once again! Time for lots of heavy-duty food preparation! And what better partner to have in your healthy holiday kitchen than a good quality, easy to use slow cooker. So this holiday season, one lucky reader will win a Crock-Pot Cook & Carry Slow Cooker. It’s programmable too. And that winner could be [...]
Seasons change and so do you. While spring and summer inspire more eco-friendly initiatives, autumn and winter may put a damper on your green living habits. Here are some useful lifestyle and gardening tips that will help you stay green this fall. Cook Often, Stay Organic As the colder weather kicks in, you tend to stay [...]
Like many of us, I love to make and drink healthy, nutritious and delicious nut milks, but I must confess that I am not very fond of the mess I make when I try to strain my nut milk using cheesecloth. When I try to strain my blended nut milk through cheesecloth, I often have a difficult time and it [...]
Spiders are awesome around Halloween, but only the fake ones. The real ones are slightly less awesome, and they’re not even remotely cool when they’re inside your house. Those buggers need to go back outside! Thankfully, you can keep them out without dousing your entryways in biohazard materials, which is not very green or good for [...]
Do you know how many items you have in your home that you thought you had no use for and were planning to throw away at some point? You should hit the stop button on that plan as many of them can actually be repurposed into something useful and something that will stop you from wasting away a [...]
If living green is your thing, you've certainly changed your lifestyle to do as much as you can for the environment. You're probably using energy efficient appliances in your house, have grown indoor or outdoor plants, have installed artificial turf to cut down on water, electricity, and fertilizer costs, and more. Keeping these things in mind [...]
Public concern about genetically modified foods and the pesticides used on them continues to grow. Combined with the increase in the number of food allergies, consumers have becoming willing to pay more for organic produce. However, the increase in price for buying organic is more than many people are able to pay. Because people want to [...]
Going green to save the planet has been a popular motto used by all kinds of people. From politicians to the everyday homeonwer, all of us have been affected by the cry for a more environmentally-conscious lifestyle and want to do something about it. The truth is sustainable living does not have to take a lot [...]
Many people water their yards to excess. If you want to keep your yard looking amazing, you don’t need to go crazy with the hose. Here’s what you need to know to keep a beautiful lawn without wasting water. Plan Out Your Landscaping To Minimize Water Needs Planning out your landscaping is important. It’s one of [...]
Do you gasp when your utility bills arrive each month? If you are like most homeowners, you probably do! Did you know that leaving appliances and electronics running constantly, as many of us do, generates added energy expenses that can really add up? Do you really have clue how much energy your home actually uses--and what [...]
Ah! It feels so good to be home! After a long day at work, it is such a pleasure to finally kick off your heels and relax a bit. Grabbing a bite to eat, catching up on mail or spending a little on hobbies--life can seem so sweet. But, while you're innocently lounging on the couch [...]
With millions of people going hungry each day in this country and across the globe, the critical issue of food waste and the major role it plays in global warming and climate change is a deeply-disturbing reality that we all have a responsibility to change. It’s been suggested that, were food wastage a country, it would [...]
Before we start our daily routines or after a hard day's work, many of us love to rush home and retreat to our favorite sanctuary: the bathroom. The bathroom is often quiet space where we can clean up, cool off, unwind, wake up or relax after a long day. In my case, this is actually the place where I [...]
Like me, I’m sure you worry a lot about the health and fitness of your family! You want everyone to eat good, wholesome food. You want to have plenty of energy. And you’re suspicious of all the unnatural chemicals in the products you use around the house – not to mention in the medication you give [...]
