Going green and laziness seemingly don’t mix. Common sense indicates that lazy people don’t usually make drastic lifestyle adjustments unless they absolutely must. For them, it’s not about the efficient use of resources — it’s about avoiding the extra use of their time and energy to complete unnecessary tasks. But if you’re an oaf and… Read More
Happy ThanksGREENing: 7 Simple Swaps for a Healthier Holiday!
As we depart the unusual, but well appreciated rainy weather of the west coast and trot across the country to the east coast, we look forward in anticipation to a gathering of friends and family in a festive celebration in Northern Virginia. Thanksgiving is always a joyous time to show gratitude to friends, family, loved… Read More
Shower Yourself to Health
Shower to shower each day… help keep odors away! Do you remember that song? You may be keeping odors at bay, but have you ever thought about the chemicals, and more specifically the Chlorine, that you may be dousing yourself with each morning? We agree nothing beats the exhilarating feeling of a warm and tantalizing… Read More
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pet
It’s hard to believe the sounds and sights of trick-or-treaters and glowing Jack-O-Lanterns are already a nostalgic memory for 2010. But, as we anticipate the unveiling of more holiday joy just around the corner, it is a good time to remember that, although the goblins associated with the month of October are tightly packed and… Read More
What Lies Beneath? Furnishing a New Concept of Change
Climate change. It’s all around us. But, in addition to the environmental climate, I am also referring to the economic climate. We have all been affected in some way, shape or form to the economic conditions of today. This affects the downturn of home sales and many, who were considering selling, are now choosing to… Read More
Deceptive Dishes or Enriching Entrees… Is Your Food Serving You?
“Now I see the secret of making the best person: it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.” Thank you, Walt Whitman for that simple, yet insightful quote which reminds us to be conscious of the materials we choose to surround ourselves with. You may have read… Read More
Don’t FALL this FALL into deceitful Marketing Webs: The Dark Side of Chocolate!
If you read our most recent post, Tips & Tricks for a Healthy HalloGreen, then you are familiar with ways to make your Halloween, and more importantly your entire holiday season, healthier for you and your family. One such example is to support local farmers by purchasing your pumpkin from these hard working, conscious farmers… Read More
Tips and Treats for a Healthy HalloGreen!
I love Fall for so many reasons. For one, the crisp cool air is reminiscent of past memories filled with the knowing that the holidays are just around the corner. Soon it will be time to put away my beloved flip flops in exchange for boots or other closed toe shoes. Then again, I do… Read More