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Soon after I decided that I wanted to live a greener healthier lifestyle, I discovered that green changes and choices come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some green changes are really challenging and may require perseverance despite repeated failures, like trying to find a natural deodorant that works. Or a natural cleaner that [...]
We will be LIVE with Andrea Donsky, the founder of Naturally Savvy on why she is urging Procter & Gamble to fully disclose its ingredients on their feminine napkins and tampons. “Did you know that feminine hygiene companies don’t have to fully disclose the ingredients of their tampons and pads on their packaging? That’s because [...]
Frances Moore Lappé is an author of 18 book and is a co-founder of 3 national organizations that explore the roots of hunger, poverty, and environmental issues. Her latest book “Eco-Mind: Changing the way we think to create the world we want” looks at the shift in “how” we must think about the environment. And we [...]
We are thrilled to have Ms. Frances Moor Lappé join us for a chat on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 12:00 (Noon) – 12:30 Pm EST. Her recently published book, “Eco-Mind: Changing the way we think, to create the world we want”, illustrates how we have to shift our minds about the world. She argues [...]
Just a quick note to inform you that we are having a Joint Twitter Party with talented eco-handmade sellers from Eco Etsy about Mother’s Day. If you are not familiar with Eco Etsy, check out their website here. Eco Etsy is made of close to 400 sellers on Etsy who create eco-friendly goodies. Most of [...]
Earth Day was on everyone’s mind last weekend as O’Boy Organic’s “10 Ways to Help the Earth” was the most popular post last week’s Linky Party. And rightfully so since the tips were simple but powerful ways to be greener and to preserve the Earth. Personally, I love No. 4 as educating those who might [...]
Eat fruits and vegetables! … That’s the message from Environmental Working Group. Eating conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables are far better than not eating them at all. But here is the problem. There are pesticides, when exposed, can be harmful to our health. So EWG publishes a consumers’ guide every year to help us decide which [...]
What kind of laundry detergent do you use? Do you make your own? Do you buy from the store? Next time you have to buy laundry detergent, read Jen and Joey Goes Green’s post on why you should buy non-toxic detergent. I know that sounds like a no-brainer but you should know why you should [...]
Earth Day is on Monday April 22nd and we wanted to give you some simple tips to make caring for the mother earth easy for you….in our lighthearted, goofy way. Please share the video with your friends and family. Spread the message on your social media. Obviously, there are many MANY more tips than what [...]
Last week’s weekend linky party winner was Condo Blues’ Natural Air Freshener Spray DIY. It seems like such a no brainer, doesn’t it? I assume you can put any type of essential oil that you like in this formula. I love the label too…”For uh….you know.” What a riot! I’m definitely making this for my [...]
