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How to Get Beautiful Nails Most of us spend a lot of time making sure that our face and hair look great.  Why?  Because it’s usually the first thing a person sees and notices about us.  However, a good impression of your appearance can be turned upside down quickly after they shake your hand and notice poorly cared-for nails.  That’s why it’s important not to stop caring about your appearance when you’re done with the obvious.  Here are some tips to keep your nails healthy and looking as good as the rest of your body. The first step in Read More..

Eating Nuts for a Healthy Heart   In the past, nuts have gotten a bad rap.  Many people think of them being fatty, salty, and high in calories.  But eating the right kind of nuts, and eating them in moderation, is a great way to get your protein and fiber, and it’s a great way to keep your heart healthy. Nuts are one of the best diet foods you can have, especially if you’re diabetic, hypoglycemic, or are on another restricted sugar diet.  Eating a handful of nuts not only gives you protein essential for your diet, it also helps raise your blood sugar slowly Read More..

Bach Rescue Remedy for Pets Where to buy: www.ourgreenhouse.com Pets are an integral part of a family and we want to keep them healthy and happy. Animals can become stressed and anxious, bored and fearful. In order to help pets overcome these emotions, more and more people choose to give their pets Bach Rescue Remedy, a natural stress relief for pets. It is being used extensively by veterinarians to treat pets that show signs of stress. It can be used to calm them before a visit to the vet, after a trauma or a period of being unsettled or at any other stressful time. It also keeps animals Read More..

Six Fun and Green Outdoor Activities Remember when you were young and played outside all day?  Most children don’t do that anymore and they’re missing out.  Not just on exercise and fresh air but a true appreciation for nature and our environment.  Here are six fun and green outdoor activities to encourage more time outdoors. #1  Host a scavenger nature hunt.  Give children a digital camera and send them on a hunt for all things nature.  For example, your list can contain items like dandelions, worms, a maple leaf, and a ladybug and so on.  Read More..

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..