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: Green Cleaning
What’s Sharing Your Bed? 6 Tips for a Healthier Pillow
A good comfortable pillow is one of the most important tools for getting a good night's sleep. Unfortunately it can also be a source of allergens, especially dust mites. I don't know
Just in Time For Spring Cleaning – Green Works Giveaway
Spring is in the air and that means so is spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is so much more enjoyable than Fall cleaning. You’re getting ready to let the sunshine and warmth of
Non-Toxic Shoe Care
Smelly shoes are caused by bacteria and sometimes fungus. To deodorize your shoes, the focus needs to be on killing bacteria, drying the shoe out, and absorbing odor. Last, it's nice to
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.
Non-Toxic Oven Cleaning Tips
Most oven cleaners contain too many chemicals, somequite dangerous, such as sodium hydroxide (commonly known as caustic soda or lye). Oven cleaners containing this dangerous chemical can cause burns if they come
Natural Cleaning for the Holidays
As the holidays approach, we want to make sure that our homes are prepared for visitors and family. It brings to mind the spring cleaning frenzy we participate in once winter is
