The wise man gathered his three students for one final lesson before they were to embark on their journeys and share their knowledge with the world. It had been twenty six months of reflection at the monastery, beautifully perched high above the valley. Nestled in a quaint village the students called home, it was… Read More
Ha’ – “Breath of Life” & Air Purifier Contest
As a boy growing up in Reston, Virginia, I did have green trees and lakes surrounding our family home. But, it was also contrasted with the everyday amenities that we have all become accustomed to and sometimes find impossible to escape like shopping malls, cars, trucks, video games and movie theaters. I’d like to say… Read More
Do you know your I.A.Q.?
We aren’t referring to your I.Q., rather your I.A.Q. (Indoor Air Quality) and specifically as it relates to your home or office where, as Americans, we spend up to 90% of our time. If you have not had your indoor air tested and someone in your family is suffering from allergies or other breathing issues,… Read More
Simple Steps To Make Your Home Healthier For Your Family
Keeping your family healthy is about more than just making sure everybody eats right and get plenty of rest. Your home itself plays an important role in your health and especially that of young children. Maintaining a visibly-clean home isn’t enough, as what you can’t see can be harmful. Airborne contaminants and irritants, such as… Read More
Can Buildings Keep You Healthy?
We spend 90% of our lives indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A typical day can include traveling from home to work and back home again with a few periodic trips to schools, the grocery store, the bank, malls and entertainment venues. We depend on our homes, offices, retail stores and other structures… Read More
Manifest a Greener Nest
Can you rub a magic lamp and manifest a greener nest in which to live? Tight on cash and overwhelmed by green messages, dirty dishes in the sink, kids vying for every new gadget – healthy or not, old bedding, carpet and furniture that needs replacing and bills piling up? Maybe the dream of a… Read More
New Moms Working to Save the Environment and Some Money
Diapers. They are a way of life for new parents. But how many parents really think about their diapering decision? Chicago mom, Rachel Shaw Callahan, admits she didn’t give it much more than a passing thought when she was pregnant. “I knew cloth diapers were an option, but none of my friends were using them… Read More
Lisa Auditions for Oprah’s New Network!
Refresh Your Nest – Creating Healthy Homes… One NEST at a Time! I’m SOO excited! In case you haven’t heard – Oprah’s big search for the next star to host their own show is underway and I’ve applied! This is where YOU come in 🙂 I need as many votes as possible (you can vote… Read More