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With vegetarian diets touted as the most “green” way to go, meat eaters who wish to make eco-friendly food choices may feel a bit left out. But there’s good news – you can eat meat and still be eco-conscious. Here are some tips for making earth-friendly choices when buying meat. 1. Red meat Most beef cattle in the U.S. are raised on feed lots, which raises environmental concerns. Feed lot cattle are also given antibiotics to prevent illnesses that flourish in such crowded conditions, raising concerns about antibiotic-resistant bacteria and residues of the antibiotics Read More..

The term “attachment parenting” is credited to Dr. William Sears, a pediatrician, and his wife, Martha Sears, a nurse. Attachment parenting, or AP, is a natural form of parenting, which means it will look different in different families. Because AP is more about a state of mind than a parenting method, it is not a “one size fits all” approach to parenting. Nonetheless, there are some trademarks and characteristic of AP that help define and clarify what it is. But even these traits will vary among families. 1. Gentle birth AP advocates believe that attachment begins Read More..

Peat-Free Potting Soil for a Sustainable Garden   Many organic gardeners believe potting soil should be peat free.  While peat is an organic substance, there are several good reasons for building a peat-free garden.  Let’s discuss why you might want to go peat free and what you can use instead. What is Peat? Peat is a collection of partially decayed vegetation matter.  This rich matter forms in wetlands and bogs and really is a rich soil additive that’s good for plants.  However, there are three big drawbacks to peat. The first drawback to peat is Read More..

Ten “Green” Cleaning Uses for Flat Beer Ever wonder what to do with a half empty bottle of beer?  Drinking it isn’t an option; there’s not much worse than flat beer.  So what’s a person who doesn’t like to waste anything to do with a bunch of flat beer?  Here are ten “green” cleaning uses for flat beer. #1  Coffee and tea stain remover.  Though you don’t really want your clothes to smell like beer, it is actually a great stain remover.  Pour the beer on the stain and let it sit for a minute.  Blot the Read More..

How Doulas Can Help You to Achieve a Positive Birth Experience Ever wonder what a doula is and what they can do for you?  The word doula is actually a Greek word that means women’s servant.  A doula is a non-medical assistant in childbirth.  Here’s how a doula can help you achieve a positive birth experience. A doula’s job depends largely on their training and what you need them to do.  A doula offers assistance in one or all of the three phases of pregnancy.  They can: 1. Offer support during prenatal care, 2. Offer support during childbirth 3. Read More..

It’s amazing how much packaging it takes to ship something.  Even something as simple as a book takes a box, shrink-wrap and something to fill the empty space between the box and the book – typically bubbles, foam peanuts or shredded paper.  Where does all this packaging go once you’ve received your item?  In the garbage, of course.  And we haven’t mentioned the packaging of food and items in your grocery.  Here are five ways to cut down on packaging and save resources. #1  Buy in bulk.  Whether you’re buying books online or Read More..

Green Reasons Why We Should Only Buy Recycled Toilet Paper   In your quest to be an environmentally-conscious consumer, have you considered buying recycled toilet paper? Many otherwise green families skip this eco-friendly product and much of their decision is based on a lack of information and perhaps the idea of recycled toilet paper.  However, it’s definitely not recycled from other toilet paper but rather other paper products.  There really is no yuck factor!  100% Recycled Paper 80% Post Consumer Content This is what you’ll see on packages of recycled Read More..

Tips for Naturally Beautiful Hair You’ve probably seen commercials on T.V. or in magazines asking why you would spend tons of money on salon brands when you can use their products for less.  Well, my question is, why would you use their products when you can get healthy natural hair all on your own?  If you follow some quick and easy tips, you can save money and have beautiful hair.  The first step in getting healthy hair is getting a healthy body.  Your hair needs nutrients just like the rest of you, so be sure to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and Read More..

How To Teach Children About Recycling Recycling is more important than ever and with our future generations at stake, it’s important to teach them to care for the planet. Here’s how to do it: #1 – Talk about the three R’s. Children like thins explained in a way they understand and the three R’s will be easy for them to remember – they are Reuse, Reduce, Recycle. Reuse – Show your children how they can reuse common items. Give examples throughout your day and say things like “don’t throw away that yogurt pot because we can reuse it Read More..

Organic Sunflower Growing Kit Where to buy: www.ourgreenhouse.com The Organic Sunflower Growing Kit is a wonderful way for your children to enjoy the simple pleasures of watching a sunflower grow, inside your own home. The kit includes Dwarf Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seed that grows into a beautiful sunflower up to 1 to 2ft tall with heart-shaped leaves. The flower itself can grow up to 10inches across and has edible sunflower seeds. Once germinated, the dwarf sunflower starts to bloom about 60 to 70 days later and its beauty can last up to 5 weeks. The product is certified organic Read More..