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 »
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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: Green Cleaning
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
What’s Sharing Your Bed? 6 Tips for a Healthier Pillow
A good comfortable pillow is one of the most important tools for getting a good night's sleep. Unfortunately it can also be a source of allergens, especially dust mites. I don't know
Just in Time For Spring Cleaning – Green Works Giveaway
Spring is in the air and that means so is spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is so much more enjoyable than Fall cleaning. You’re getting ready to let the sunshine and warmth of
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
How to Make Homemade Air Fresheners
Air fresheners can be expensive and many of them are too strong or have a chemical smell that's just not pleasant. However, going without an air freshener is sometimes just as unpleasant.
Non-Toxic Oven Cleaning Tips
Most oven cleaners contain too many chemicals, somequite dangerous, such as sodium hydroxide (commonly known as caustic soda or lye). Oven cleaners containing this dangerous chemical can cause burns if they come
