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
Green Books Campaign: Green Kids, Sage Families
This review is part of the Green Books campaign.Today 200 bloggers take a stand to support books printed in an eco-friendly manner by simultaneously publishing reviews of 200 books printed on recycled
Eight Ideas for Teaching Children to Appreciate Nature
Living in the country, as we do, it's almost impossible not to be involved in nature. We're surrounded by farmland and forest on all sides. We live on a dead end road are often
Top Tips to Keep Your Children Hydrated This Summer
During the hot, hazy days of summer it's even more important than usual to stay hydrated. Kids are often too busy running around, enjoying the outdoors to think about drinking. It's up
How to Treat Heat Rash the Natural Way
There's no question about it, whether it's on you or your child, heat rash is definitely not fun. You want something that will soothe and cool that bumpy, irritated skin, fast. Home remedies
What’s on Your Baby’s Butt?
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boudreaux's Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine.A few months ago, when I did a review of the Eco-nomical Baby Guide,
101 Ways You Can Help Save the Planet Before You’re 12! – Book Review
I usually try to borrow books from the library, instead of buying them, in an effort to be a little greener. There are some books, though, that you just have to buy to have
