You might love having pets, whether it’s a cat or a dog, but sometimes they’re not always great for our floors. From carpet to hardwood floors, our pets can sometimes damage the floor from scratching and accidents; you’ve probably experienced it for yourself at some point! Whether your cat has scratched your newly laid carpet or [...]
In love with the idea of a green home but don't know where to start? The good folks at We Love Costa Rica suggest 10 of the hottest trends to realize the green home of your dreams. Want to save money while saving the environment? This handy infographic tells you which upgrades are the most cost effective and [...]
Nowadays there are lots of apps designed specifically for nature lovers. Sometimes if we want to see wildlife in their natural habitat, we need to go and find it. Luckily for us there are now tons of apps that can help you do just that. When the stresses of life get to be too much, getting out [...]
Focusing on your family’s eye care is a big responsibility, especially for families with many generations. And products you may use daily can affect eye health. For example, makeup makes contact with you and your family’s eyes more than you may realize. Infant’s eyes are only 70 percent developed, making their eye care more important. And [...]
Love a great workout? Have you tried HIIT? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) refers to workouts that move between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even total rest. HIIT is designed to get and keep your heart rate up and burn more fat in less time. Benefits of HIIT HIIT workouts: • Can help [...]
Have you ever considered urban foraging? For years, I have seen notices in my city for wild foraging workshops lead by a local expert. I was curious and intrigued by this, but I never made the decision to take the plunge. Many city dwellers have no idea that foraging is a viable option for finding fresh, edible food. Most of us [...]
Have you been known to mindlessly devour a giant bag or bucket of popcorn while watching your favorite movie? I have, unfortunately--as recently as last week at the latest 007 blockbuster! In fact, those popcorn kernels seemed to simply disappear! The bag of light popcorn with Himalayan sea salt--which I snuck in via backpack-- was empty before I knew [...]
Humans are literally drowning in trash! The rapidly-growing amount of waste is a critical environmental issue. The average person creates 4.3 pounds of waste per day—added up, that’s a lot of trash coming out of one household! Not to mention that this number has only increased over the decades. There are recycling programs in place to help, and many [...]
Who doesn't love a fresh, fragrant-smelling home! A pleasant-smelling is a happy place to be but make sure to rethink how you tackle the stink. Think twice before you grab some of the conventional aerosol air freshener sprays, candles and plug-ins. For good reasons... Unfortunately, many commercial air fresheners are full of toxic chemicals that are [...]
For as long as I can remember I have loved reading books. Books were my friends! I started out going to my local library and reading every book I was drawn to. Once I became a teenager and got a part-time job, I started buying books and I never stopped. I was hooked on owning these [...]
Many of us are in a never ending spiral of gaining weight and losing weight. Our lives revolve around losing weight before a big event like a wedding, and we generally fall back into old habits when it's over. We need to stop thinking that losing weight is the be all and end all, and realize that a healthy lifestyle [...]
I admit it: Clutter is killing me! I have always been a bit of a pack rat! In fact, I write this post, I am constantly distracted by the unsightly mounds of clutter that surround me--not to mention what it is doing to the indoor air environment! Piles and piles of books, papers, magazines, newspapers, souvenirs from trade shows [...]
Years ago, I used to love to read fashion and beauty magazines for beauty and skin care tips. I would devour information on the benefits of numerous hair and skin care products, and naively believe the amazing claims and promises and run out to buy them at my local drugstore or at my favorite department store's beauty counter. [...]
How many of you have fantasized about studying abroad in France? Or have your children pined for the opportunity to live abroad and study there? The daughter of a close family friend spent a year traveling and studying abroad in Paris and the experience changed her sense of self and her perceptions about life in so many [...]
Did you know that gym equipment can harbor thousands of germs, acting as a hotbed of bacteria that can be harmful to your health? In fact, some of the bacteria that can live on your gym equipment include rhinoviruses, klebsiella, and streptococcal bacteria. These nasty germs can hide on your weights, mats, and equipment such as treadmills [...]
If you've ever wanted to grow flowers, but have no gardening skills or really didn't know where to start, planting with bulbs might be the perfect choice for you. Lucky for us, ProFlowers put together an infographic that simplifies the flower bulb gardening process for people who are just starting off. It covers basic bulb information, as well as more [...]
It's no suprise to most of us that there are many benefits to staying active and incorporating a regular fitness routine into your life. Exercising regularly will have ongoing positive effects on the quality of your life so it's great that National Women's Health Week is raising awareness of the importance of exercise. Prevention of illness is one of the most [...]
