It’s that time of year – new clothes, shoes, pens, pencils, backpacks and nervous excitement for kids and parents alike. But, as you shuffle the kiddos off to embark on yet another school year, have you stopped to consider the quality of air he or she is breathing every day in the car, bus or… Read More
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10 Ways the Womb Chair Can Up-level Your Home’s Interior
If you’re not familiar with the gorgeous aesthetics of the iconic Womb Chair, you should be. Originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1945, the Womb Chair is as comfortable as it is stylish. Sleek lines give this chair an aesthetic appeal, while soft, body-hugging curves and quality stainless-steel construction have made the Womb Chair a… Read More
6 Steps to Starting a Healthy Family Diet This Summer
By guest blogger, Ashley Lipman Summer is the ideal time to establish healthy eating habits for your entire family. The increased availability of fresh produce, allotted vacation time and the joy that follows the summer season create an opportunity for positive change that you don’t want to miss. The best way to improve your family’s… Read More
The Safe Slumber Sweepstakes!
Are you among the 50 to 70 million Americans who suffer from sleep disorders or have something called sleep debt; the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep? Or, perhaps you are one of the 30 percent of adults who experience symptoms of insomnia as reported by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Either way,… Read More
The Home Water Filtration Sweepstakes!
Water. We need it to live. But, according to a recent study by the Natural Resources Defense Council, NRDC, one-in-four Americans are ingesting tap water that’s unsafe or hasn’t been properly monitored for contaminants in accordance with federal law. Researchers found contaminates known to harm health in the drinking water of every single state. Between… Read More
8 DIY Repellent Recipes for Household Bugs
Summer is a favorite time of year for pesky insects. If you see a cockroach scuttling across the floor or experience an ant infestation, it can be tempting to go to town with chemical sprays to wipe them out. However, traditional pesticides contain many ingredients that are harmful to all living creatures, not just insects…. Read More
The Breathe Smarter Sweepstakes!
Indoor air quality today is at an all-time low and your home is no exception. With green building and energy efficiency at the forefront of new home construction, the focus on tightly built homes has resulted in indoor air quality that is often dirtier than the air outside. In fact, The EPA, World Health Organization,… Read More
Do Air Purifiers Really Work?
As individuals, we inhale 15,000 or more quarts of air each day. This, coupled with the fact that Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, makes it imperative that each breath counts. If you’re of the ninety percentile who spend their majority of time indoors, you should be acutely aware that the air… Read More