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: Fashion
Non-Toxic Shoe Care
Smelly shoes are caused by bacteria and sometimes fungus. To deodorize your shoes, the focus needs to be on killing bacteria, drying the shoe out, and absorbing odor. Last, it's nice to
Eco Friendly Footwear- Leather Shoes
Leather may be a natural material for shoes, but that does not necessarily mean it is eco friendly. Commercial leather tanning - the process by which perishable animal skins are converted into
How to Clean Jewelry at Home – The Green Way
All jewelry becomes tarnished, discolored and dirty overtime. Some of the conventional cleaning options may involve chemicals that are not eco-friendly. To clean jewelry at home, here are several safer, chemical free solutions: 1. If
The Benefits of Hemp Clothing
You may have heard about hemp clothing but unless you've owned it and understand the benefits this amazing fabric provides, you're missing out. Here are five fantastic benefits of hemp clothing for the
Animal Friendly Clothing
Are you concerned with the issue of animal cruelty or exploitation? If so, you have probably thought not only about the implication of the food you eat but the clothes you wear.
Pros and Cons of UV Protective Clothing
All clothing protects you from the sun to some extent. UV protective clothing, however, has a specific, protective scale not unlike sunscreen. A lot of UV protective clothing actually contains sunscreen in
