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: House/Garden
Why We Should Garden with Native Plants
Often when we think of the perfect garden we pictures perfectly groomed and weeded beds of color coordinated flowers surrounded by mulch and strategically placed rocks and borders. Many of us choose our plants
Non-Toxic Cleaning in the Kitchen – Sanitize Naturally
With the recent return of my husband's cancer I have become even more picky (aka neurotic) about the chemicals that we use in our home. I have slowly been phasing them out despite my
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
Natural Treatment for Heat Rash
With record breaking heat waves all over the country this summer it's only natural that a lot of people, especially small children, will suffer from an itchy, annoying heat rash at some point. There
Conserve Water This Summer: Plant Drought-Resistant Gardens
A few weeks ago I watched the film Blue Gold: World Water Wars. It was a very eye-opening documentary about the state of the world's water supply. I highly recommend watching it to
Re-Purposed, Up-Cycled Storage Solutions
For ideas on what everyday items you can turn into inexpensive, enivironmentally friendly storage solutions you can read my guest post over on Niche Designs Inc . Please feel free to comment with some
