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Natural Cures for Skin Problems Every year, millions of dollars are spent trying to cure skin conditions like acne, eczema, and rosacea.  For many people, these conditions are simply embarrassing and often temporary, but they can also be painful, and for some never go away. While doctors may treat your condition with pills and creams, they are often very expensive and even more often, they do little to help your issues.  Before you try another expensive treatment, why not try treating your skin problems naturally.  While you may be skeptical, these treatments have been used Read More..

Ten Benefits of Home Births Home births are becoming popular for a number of reasons.  Let’s take a look at the benefits and when a home birth is not the right choice. 1. With safety being one of the primary factors when making a decision between home birth and hospital birth, much of the research on home births has found that infant and mortality rates are a little bit better in a home birth.  And they’ve found that there’s less chance of c-sections, induced labor or the use of forceps. 2. It’s also widely accepted that a home birth is significantly less Read More..

  Five Advantages of Cork Flooring When choosing the right floor for your home there are many considerations.  You want it to be durable, to be beautiful and to fit your budget.  You may also want it to be an environmentally sound decision, having the least impact on the environment.  Weigh all your options; cork flooring may be your flooring of choice.  Here are five advantages of cork flooring.   #1  Cork flooring is a renewable resource.  Instead of having to cut down a tree, cork is harvested from a tree without causing it any harm.  The Read More..

  Five Natural Pesticides There’s no doubt; a few bugs can ruin a great garden.  Yet if you don’t like the idea of consuming poisons with your fruits and vegetables, you’re probably a bit wary of spraying your garden with chemical pesticides.  The good news is there are several natural steps you can take to eliminate garden pests, including making your own pesticides.  Here are five natural pesticides you can make at home. 1.  Tobacco Spray To combat caterpillars, aphids, and several types of worms, mix a gallon of water and a cup of Read More..

  Good News for a Change: How Everyday People are Helping the Planet by David Suzuki and Holly Dressel Where to buy: www.amazon.com As people become more and more aware of the negative impact we have on our earth and the environment, they are trying to make their own personal changes to change environmentally and socially bad habits. The book “Good News for a Change” by David Suzuki and Holly Dressel tells the stories of how individuals, activities, community groups and governments have already put changes into place to create hope for our planet. David Suzuki is an Read More..

How to Make your Own Shaving Cream Making your own shaving cream will help you avoid many harmful toxins found in traditional shaving products and is also good for the environment. It’s actually not very difficult at all and there are a few variations you could easily make. Lets get started: Ingredients: ½ teaspoon of sunflower or rapeseed oil ¼ cup unscented natural glycerine soap Double boiler (one larger pot over a small one works well too) 2 drops essential oil of your choice (lavender or peppermint work well) Instructions: #1 – Melt the pieces of glycerine Read More..

How to Have a Zero Waste Halloween Party For many adults and children alike Halloween is the best holiday of the year.  All the candy and costumes; it’s an immensely fun time.  Enhance the fun by eliminating waste and any associated guilt by throwing a zero waste Halloween party.  Here’s how: #1  Start with the invitations.  Electronic invitations or evites are invitations without paper.  They’re sent via email.  That means no trees are cut down in the name of your party. #2  Give it a home-made theme.  Encourage attendees to Read More..

The Sustainable Furniture Council Unless you’re involved in the interior design or furniture manufacturing industry or are deeply involved in the green movement, you may not have heard of the Sustainable Furniture Council.  However, they are an organization worth getting to know. The Sustainable Furniture Council is a non-profit group of suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and designers formed to promote sustainable practices in their industry.  Members of the SFC believe that we’re facing dangerous global climate changes and it’s our responsibility to take Read More..

Handcrafted Furniture versus Mass-Produced Furniture   There’s a bit of a debate between furniture manufacturers, designers and environmentalists about which practice is most sustainable: handcrafted furniture or mass-produced furniture.  Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of each so you can decide for yourself. Handcrafted Furniture When comparing handcrafted furniture and mass-produced furniture, you’re essentially comparing apples and oranges or perhaps organic apples and oranges.  You have to look at the variables for each to decide which is Read More..

  Five Cooking Tips to Save Energy in the Kitchen We’re all looking for ways to save money and consume fewer resources for a greener planet. Some of the ways to save energy, like turning the thermostat up or down, seem fairly obvious and don’t feel as if we’re doing enough.  One great way to amplify your efforts is to look room by room at how you can save energy.  This article tackles perhaps the most energy-hungry room in your home – the kitchen.  Here are five cooking tips to save energy in the kitchen: #1  Use the right size pan for the Read More..