How to Compost
As people begin to be more environmentally and economically conscious, composting is becoming more and more popular. However, for many it’s still a new concept.If you’re interested in learning more about this green practice, here are a few composting basics to get you started. More »
Shop Green
Shopping for eco-friendly items? Visit our directory of green online retailers. More »
Our Story and Why We Eat to Fight Cancer- Part 1: Berries
This is the first in a series of posts on eating to fight cancer, a topic that is very close to our family’s heart. We will be featuring ten foods that have cancer fighting properties with an explanation of what those properties are and a favourite recipe of ours that includes cancer fighting ingredients. More »
How to Kill Weeds Naturally
You don’t have to pour hazardous chemicals onto your yard or garden to kill weeds. Using natural weed killers means the weeds, not you, get poisoned! Here are some ideas of how to rid your yard of weeds without the health risks associated with synthetic weed killers. More »
All Natural Home Remedies for Hay Fever
Unfortunately for allergy sufferers there is more than one hay fever season. Spring, late summer, and fall all feature different irritating pollens. Hay fever symptoms can include runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, “tickle” in the throat or chest, and even skin rashes. More »
Category Archives: Parenting
Detox Your Kids’ Bedrooms
Many parents, including myself, are becoming more aware of all the unhealthy chemicals involved in furnishing and decorating their homes. This awareness is leading to a growing concern about the safety of
Baby Gourmet Organic Baby Food – A Healthy, Delicious Choice for Your Baby
As I've already mentioned, if I would have known five years ago, when my daughter was born, what I know now, things would have been a lot different around here. One of the big
Raising a Child to be a Minimalist
There is a growing trend toward raising children in a minimalist, non-materialistic way. It is an uphill climb when you choose to raise your children in a frugal, non-consumerism sort of way,
Ways to Teach Your Kids about Recycling
Children are more likely to be willing to participate in recycling if they understand what it means. If it's part of their daily lives now then as they grow it will, hopefully, become a valuable
"Spit That Out!" – The Book For Overly Informed, Guilt Ridden Parents
At some point most mothers suffer from some form of overwhelm caused by the sheer amount of information that's available to us. Information on what we should be feeding our children, what
Do You Have Toy Safety Concerns This Holiday Season?
I know I do! Fortunately, for our children, toy safety has come under some serious scrutiny lately (it's about time). We are hearing more and more (still not near enough though) about the hidden
