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10 Totally Easy Ways to Go Green Fast

Going green doesn’t have to be terribly difficult. Here are ten painless ways to cut your footprint and keep it green and healthy. 1 – Give up single serve beverages: Juice boxes, water bottles and other single serve drinks create a ton of unnecessary water waste and of course, cause blindness. Grab some affordable refillable stainless [...]

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10 best green books of the month

Unless otherwise stated, I’ve personally read and approve of all the books on this list. Seeing as how you most likely have different taste in books than me, you may want to check your local library before you buy though. Main Street Vegan: Everything You Need to Know to Eat Healthfully and Live Compassionately in [...]

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Quick Green Tip: Find a Walk-friendly Community

If you’re moving sometime soon and have some choice about where, why not locate a walk-friendly community? A community that’s walk-friendly has plenty of perks, such as… You can walk more and drive less. You can stay fit by walking more often. You can run daily errands without a car. You’ll be happier. You can [...]

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Kashi Controversy Nonsense – Um, Natural Doesn’t Mean Organic

Have you heard about the Kashi controversy yet? It’s a total nightmare. Grocery store owner John Wood decided to pull various food brands off his store shelves after reading a recent report by The Cornucopia Institute, Cereal Crimes (pdf). Wood also hung up a sign regarding Kashi cereal. The sign states that he removed Kashi cereal [...]

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Sick day fun with 10 amazing Pinterest finds

Sorry for the lack of posts – I came down with an icky ol’ illness this weekend and feel like… well, something that would be inappropriate to say at a family-minded blog. I’m still not up to par, but one thing that’s easy, even when you’re sick is Pinterest. As you may have heard, I’m [...]

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Greener & Safer Candles 101

If you like burning candles around your home, you should know that candles vary a lot (green-wise) depending on their wax content and packaging. Here’s the scoop… Paraffin Candles Most candles you see at the store are made with good old paraffin, although often these are simply called “wax candles.” Paraffin is naturally odorless, inexpensive [...]

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Growing a Green Family on Pinterest

So… I’m a little obsessed with Pinterest right now. Not that I’m alone in my obsession. Everyone is on there sharing all sorts of amazingly lovely items. Super quick Pinterest primer: Browse the web, like I know you do. Find awesome green goodies (or other amazing stuff). Share it with everyone. Break your finds and [...]

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Quick Green Tips: Arrange Your Rooms Correctly for Winter Energy Savings

Interior design may be the last thing you think about when it comes to energy savings, but in reality, how you arrange your furniture can either help or hinder energy use. Especially in chilly winter. Try these quick tips to save energy and money: Don’t place beds next to windows – it can be drafty. Do drape cozy blankets [...]

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Kids in California Have Higher Levels of Flame Retardants in Their Bodies Than Kids Elsewhere

Some new research shows that Mexican-American children living in California have higher levels of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants in their body than children who live in Mexico. The new research shows that California-based kids involved in the study have PBDE levels that are three times higher than their mothers’ levels during pregnancy and [...]

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Many Consumers Don’t Trust ‘Natural’ Product Label Claims

Once in a while it actually feels like all this harping on real certified labels and organic vs. not so much organics pays off. Today was one of those days. A recent survey by Mambo Sprouts Marketing found that consumers are getting ever so savvy with their shopping habits. About one in three health and [...]