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: Natural Beauty
Seven Tips for Healthy Hair, Naturally
You've probably seen advertisements on television or in magazines asking why you would spend tons of money on salon brands when you can use their products for less. Well, my question is,
Making Homemade Massage Oils is Easier Than You Think
Massage oils can be expensive, not to mention they are not always natural. A good therapeutic massage oil doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. In fact you can make
How To Make Your Own Toothpaste and Mouthwash
Many toothpastes and mouthwashes contain unhealthy and unnecessary chemicals. You can make your own dental hygiene products at home using natural products that are just as effective but much healthier. Here are
Homemade Beauty Recipes – Citrus
Citrus fruits, like oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit, offer a number of benefits. The alpha hydroxyl acids naturally exfoliate our skin and citrus has astringent, antiseptic and detoxifying effects on the skin.
Best Foods For Skin- Eating for Younger, Healthier Skin
Everything you put into your body will be reflected in your skin. If you have a diet high in fat, processed foods and little fruit and vegetables, your skin will surely reflect
Homemade Beauty Recipes Using Honey
Honey has been used for centuries as a natural beauty aid. Its moisture-rich, antimicrobial properties make it the perfect moisturizer for your skin.Out where we live there is no shortage of places
