Disaster Prep Tips For Green Families
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7 Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen Without Breaking the Bank
You do not need to start a worldwide foundation to help out our Mother Nature. There are small but powerful ways you can make a difference in the comfort of your own home. However, sometimes we think it’s expensive to “go green” and involves a lot of work. Sure, we’d all like to help out…
The Eco Benefits of a Chiminea
We’re all becoming more and more concerned with the effect we’re having on our planet, our carbon footprint is now more important to us than ever. A Chiminea has a much smaller imprint on our ecology than you’d think, and a fraction of the effect on the atmosphere than your average BBQ does. Environmentally Friendly…
Green Living Naturally Reduces Trash
As I was rolling my trash bin to the curb earlier this week, I grinned from ear to ear. I was incredibly happy over its contents. No, I had not completed my spring cleaning nor organized my garage … I was just nearly “trashless.” For the last several weeks, the amount of trash my husband…
10 Green Living Tips for the Serious Environmentalist
So you’ve put a brick in your toilet tank and turned down the heat. Now you’re working on your acceptance speech for this year’s Green Living award. Not so fast – you’re not finished yet! Here are ten tips to prepare yourself and your family for a seriously green future. 1. Turn your hot water…
Spring Is Here – Handle with Care
Author: Cherri Megasko Now that spring is finally here, you may be thinking of all those things that need to be done around the house. Cleaning, maintenance, and gardening might top your list. As you break out the power washer and garden tools, keep the environment in mind. There’s a more eco-friendly way to do…
The Misuse of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Plus Safer Alternatives
It’s a common occurrence in Nurseries and Child Care Centers around the globe. Facilities condone the practice of spraying toys with Lysol Disinfectant Spray (or another similar product), allowing toys to air dry, and returning them immediately for use. What they often don’t realize, is that this is not the intended use for Lysol Spray….
So What’s All this Fuss about Trees Anyway?
In the fourth grade my class had to memorize and recite Joyce Kilmer’s beloved poem, “Trees.” To this day it still rolls off my tongue like the Pledge of Allegiance. In parody and tribute to Kilmer’s sentimental masterpiece, Ogden Nash wrote, “I think that I shall never see a billboard lovely as a tree. Perhaps,…
Christmas Past And Christmas Future: The Gift Of Buying Local
My heart was so touched last year by a friend who had been shopping for a Christmas tree. She was so excited when she found the perfect one and magnificent it was indeed! One thing to know about her is that she is not the type of person, when in need of something, runs down…
Cleaning for Family Gatherings
The holidays are coming up fast. This means lots of parties and family gatherings. This means hours spent cooking and cleaning. Believe it or not, if natural health is important to you it extends to having guests over. Guest Allergies If you’re going to have guests, think of the allergies that they could have. The…