The value of homes in California with a green certification label is 9 percent higher than comparable, non-certified homes, reports the U.S. Green Building Council. They also explain that LEED-certified homes benefit your budget and your well being through lower energy costs, proper ventilation and measures to reduce mold and mildew. For homeowners who invest… Read More
The Maintain Your Mouth Sweepstakes!
ENTER TO WIN ! Slim Sonic Toothbrush & Zapi Luxe UV Sanitizer 1st & 2nd Place Winners Will Receive Both Items valued at: $54.90/ea The Slim Sonic Toothbrush includes: 2 replacement brush heads, 1 Free AAA battery and user manual. The Zapi Luxe includes: toothbrush and user manual. Total Value Over $109.80 in the… Maintain… Read More
The Pest Free. Toxic Free. Sweepstakes!
ENTER TO WIN! Pest-Rid, Bed-Bug-Rid + Jungle Flora 1st Place Winner Will Receive Pest-Rid Package valued at $222.00 One (1) gallon of Pest Rid, ready to use Two (2) Pest-Rid 32 oz Spray Bottles, ready to use One (1) gallon of Bed-Bug-Rid, ready to use Two (2) Bed-Bug-Rid 32 oz Spray Bottles, ready to use… Read More
Tips to Clean Carpet Stains, Naturally!
Synthetic wall to wall carpeting in our homes isn’t ideal from a health perspective (read: Carpeting Conflicts: 4 Snag-Free Solutions). Carpet traps numerous amounts of chemicals, as reported by the University of Arizona (such as lead, arsenic and pesticides) in addition to biological contaminants like mold, pollen, dust mites, pet dander, dirt and fecal matter… Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Natural Mold Removal
Head to your kitchen. Grab some lime juice, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and baking soda ‘cuz we are going to whip up some healthy recipes – but, not of the food variety. Rather, these do-it-yourself, nontoxic solutions are natural techniques to remove mold in common places throughout your home: on curtains, leather shoes, outdoor gear… Read More
Reduce the Dangers of Chlorine With a Saltwater Pool
Everyone knows the irritating, bleach-like odor of chlorine. When exposed to significant amounts of this chemical, people may experience blurred vision, coughing, wheezing and burning sensations in the nose, throat and eyes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chlorine is found in many household cleaners and, of course, it’s used to keep… Read More
The Get Into Bed with Us Sweepstakes!
ENTER TO WIN ! Essentia®: First Prize: (1) Kingston Dog Bed (ARV $149-$239) Second Prize: (2) Comfort Pillows (ARV $258.00) $500.00 Value in the… Get Into Bed with Us Sweepstakes! Pamper Your Pooch. Sleep Soundly. Breathe Easier. A quality, healthy mattress is, well, essential (or, in this case, Essentia®)! We’ve shown you before the uh-mazing… Read More
Homemade Coconut Oil Beauty Products
We’re obsessed with coconut oil. It’s a relatively new discovery for us and we’ve only been using it for a few years now, but can’t rave enough about its plethora of uses. We cook with it, bake with it, slather it on our face (it makes a great nighttime moisturizer), oil pull with it (learn… Read More