For the conscientious homeowner, creating a domicile that is eco-friendly, functional and safe can be a daunting task. Luckily, smart technology is now in sync with environmental concerns. If you’ve recently purchased a home and want to ensure that your house leaves a sound impression and not a carbon footprint, here are four downloadable apps… Read More
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Huntington Beach Green Expo & Forum 2014
Early birds get the worm and at 8:00am on September 13, 2014, they did just that by dining on delicious fare – including gluten-free muffins and vegetarian options – while Ron and I revealed secrets to eliminating hidden toxins from the home (ahem, the nest). We were thrilled to be the official keynote speakers at… Read More
Prepare to FALL in Love with Persimmons
By Chef Tanya Fuqua of Avanti Natural My husband and I were cruisin the farmers market a few days ago and suddenly I saw them…persimmons! They’re so beautiful in all of their orange glory. To me it’s the first sign of fall. Just as the season rolls around so do the questions. How do you… Read More
Breast Cancer on the Rise in Young Women—Is it Preventable?
By Dr. Christine Horner, M.D. As a plastic surgeon, I became alarmed as I watched my breast cancer patients become younger and younger. When I performed my first breast reconstruction on a woman in her 20s, and then lost my own mother to this disease, my passion turned to ending the breast cancer epidemic. In… Read More
Design Without Detriment: A Get-Started Guide to Green Home Decorating
“What’s the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” Henry David Thoreau posed this question more than 150 years ago, and it becomes increasingly relevant with each decade. Today, something as simple as decorating your house can have a positive effect and make our planet more “tolerable.”… Read More
The Filter Your Apartment AIR Sweepstakes!
ENTER TO WIN ! First & Second Prize: (1) Door Filter™ & (1) Replacement Filter each – ARV $63.00/each Valued over $125.00 in the… Filter Your Apartment AIR Sweepstakes! So, What’s the Problem with Apartment & Condo Air?! Sooooooooo, one of the questions we often get asked is, Ron and Lisa – I love what… Read More
How to Root Basil in Water and Bring Bees to Your Garden
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural What culinary enthusiast could possibly resist fresh basil – always ready in the garden or potted on your patio or front porch? Also known as African Blue Basil, this wonder plant is a hybrid of two varieties. It is sterile, meaning it does not set seeds. That’s actually… Read More
The BIG Secret in Your Home That’s Keeping You Overweight
By guest blogger, Leslie Vandever You’re struggling with your weight. No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem drop those extra pounds. Maybe it’s because you just can’t resist another slice of pizza or that cookie—or three. Maybe it’s because you really hate to exercise. Or maybe it’s a combination of both, along… Read More