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: Natural Beauty
Anti Aging Tips: What’s Your Secret?
After hitting my forty second birthday a week or so ago I realized that I can no longer keep up with the grey hairs by just plucking them out. They seem to
Skip the Costly, Toxic Beauty Products: Make Baking Soda Part of Your Beauty Routine
Everyday we're hearing about more and more unhealthy chemicals that we're being exposed to in unexpected ways. The beauty products that are part of our daily routine are far from being an
Soothe a Sunburn the Natural Way
Getting a sunburn is a painful, not to mention harmful, experience. The best way to avoid it is to stay out of direct sun or wear an effective (non-toxic) sunscreen. As careful as we try
Three Reasons to Start Using Paraben Free Shampoos and Cosmetics
There's been a lot of talk lately about the use of parabens as a preservative used in shampoos and other cosmetics. Parabens are used to inhibit microbial growth and despite concerns are even used
Tips to Help Prevent Stretch Marks Naturally
One of the unhappy realities of pregnancy is the stretch marks thatoften accompany it. In fact, any rapid weight gain can cause stretchmarks, as can changes in body shape (puberty, rapid accumulation
Lead In Lipstick and Other Unhealthy Cosmetics
brought to you by Mom's Green Shopping ListCosmetics are intended to enhance your appearance and make you feel more confident but what most women don't realize is that all that beauty comes
