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 »
Tips to Help Prevent Stretch Marks Naturally
One of the unhappy realities of pregnancy is the stretch marks that often accompany it. In fact, any rapid weight gain can cause stretch marks, as can changes in body shape (puberty,
The Health Benefits of Seaweed
While they are not, technically, a vegetable, seaweeds are often called sea vegetables. They are an integral part of Japanese cooking.Cultures around the world, in fact, partake of various forms of sea
The Dangers of E. Coli in Meat
Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a bacteria that, when ingested by humans, can cause abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in extreme cases, convulsions, paralysis and even death. While not all E.
The Benefits of Spiders in the Garden
A lot of people tend to react to spiders - especially big ones - with fear. Garden spiders can get quite large, but before you run, scream, or squish, stop and think
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,
Save Energy and Money With Programmable Thermostats
Programmable thermostats are quite possibly your single biggest tool to conserve energy and to reduce your utility expense each month. In addition to those marvelous benefits of saving energy and money, programmable
