Eco Travel - Choosing a Green Hotel
The idea of greener vacations is becoming more and more possible these days and thanks to growing awareness and concern for the environment, it is also becoming very popular. Hotel visits are one of the easier more obvious ways to “green” your vacation. Here are several simple things you might want to consider to help make your hotel stay a little more earth friendly. More »
Shop Green
Shopping for eco-friendly items? Visit our directory of green online retailers. More »
Our Story and Why We Eat to Fight Cancer- Part 1: Berries
This is the first in a series of posts on eating to fight cancer, a topic that is very close to our family’s heart. We will be featuring ten foods that have cancer fighting properties with an explanation of what those properties are and a favourite recipe of ours that includes cancer fighting ingredients. More »
Homemade Bird Food
n some parts of North America there is a shortage of fruit and nuts during the winter months. This means a lot of wild birds will be very hungry this time of year. You can help feed them. Save money by eliminating store bought bird feed and decrease your waste by using kitchen scraps to make homemade bird feed. More »
Raising a Child to be a Minimalist
There is a growing trend toward raising children in a minimalist, non-materialistic way. It is an uphill climb when you choose to raise your children in a frugal, non-consumerism sort of way, you are up against powerful advertising media and outside influences that you have no control over. More »
Category Archives: Decor
Re-Purposed, Up-Cycled Storage Solutions
For ideas on what everyday items you can turn into inexpensive, enivironmentally friendly storage solutions you can read my guest post over on Niche Designs Inc . Please feel free to comment with some
Benefits of Natural Wool Carpeting
Natural wool carpeting is becoming more popular as consumers are choosing more natural, chemical-free lifestyles. It is more expensive, but for those who want carpeting and are concerned about the toxins they
What Makes Mango Wood Sustainable
Mango trees are best known for the succulent, juicy fruits they produce. However, mango wood is also being discovered as a lovely, richly-grained wood that works well for a variety of projects. Why
Use Healthy House Plants to Purify the Air in Your Home
You might be surprised to know that the air inside your home could be dangerous. In fact, our indoor air is often what causes common illnesses and ailments such as fatigue, asthma,
A Non-Toxic Nursery – Choosing Wall Treatments
Preparing your baby's nursery can be a wonderful time of planning and dreaming. Many times, that means choosing a paint color or wallpaper (or a combination of both), furnishings, and flooring. Today,
How to Make Homemade Air Fresheners
Air fresheners can be expensive and many of them are too strong or have a chemical smell that's just not pleasant. However, going without an air freshener is sometimes just as unpleasant.
