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: Food
Baby Gourmet Organic Baby Food Giveaway
I've talked about Baby Gourmet Organic Baby Food several times in the past. I love their line of organic baby food and was excited to hear about the addition to their product line of
Packing an Eco Friendly Lunch
My impending return to the workforce in about six weeks has got me thinking about lunches. In my previous work life I was never really one to pack a lunch, I would usually
Conserve Energy While You Bake
Household appliances account for just over 20% of your household's energy consumption. In the winter especially, your oven gets used just about everyday, whether it's for making supper or baking a comforting
Sustainable Seafood – Making Ethical Fish Choices
When it comes to eating fish, some choices are more ethical than others. Finding ethical and sustainable seafood can seem like quite a challenge especially when the guidelines are continually changing. Below
The Health Benefits of Seaweed
While they are not, technically, a vegetable, seaweeds are often called sea vegetables. They are an integral part of Japanese cooking.Cultures around the world, in fact, partake of various forms of sea
The Dangers of E. Coli in Meat
Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a bacteria that, when ingested by humans, can cause abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in extreme cases, convulsions, paralysis and even death. While not all E.
