Water is a precious resource and many people don’t have enough of it. In fact, federal officials have designated portions of 11 western and central states as primary natural disaster areas because of a drought with California, Oregon and Nevada being the worst hit. Today, most households in the U.S. waste a huge amount of… Read More
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Cream of Carrot Soup with Almond Croutons Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan
By Guest Blogger, Aime Valpone of The Healthy Apple Serves 4 Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. carrots, peeled and chopped 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper 2 slices gluten-free bread 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. sliced almonds 1/2 cup almond milk 1/2 tsp. fresh tarragon, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. fresh… Read More
Sweet or Sinful? The Secrets of Coconut Sugar Revealed!
By Chef Tanya Fuqua Since February is the sweetest month, I thought fitting to start a discussion about something us moms are always concerned about….sugar! As a chef with an affinity for baked sweets, sugar -in all its forms – is near and dear to my heart. But, like any smart parent, I am concerned… Read More
Get Jazzed to Clean with Green Sweepstakes!
ENTER TO WIN ! An Earth Friendly (Non-Toxic) Cleaning Kit for Your Home including: ECOS-Laundry Detergent Magnolia & Lily 50 oz, Furniture Polish 22 oz, Window Cleaner-Lavender 22 oz, Dishmate Pear-Hand Dishwashing Liquid 25 oz, Oxo-Brite 2 lbs, Hand Soap Lavender 17 oz, Creamy Cleanser 17 oz, Parsley Plus-All Surface Cleaner 22 oz, Wave… Read More
5 Non-Toxic And PVC-Free Shower Curtain Alternatives
Are you looking for Non-Toxic shower curtains or PVC-Free Shower Curtain Alternatives? Your shower curtain or, more specifically, your plastic liner, is likely toxic. Most are made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and off-gas dangerous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like toluene and xylene (Read: PVC? OMG). No other plastic contains or releases as many dangerous chemicals… Read More
Healthy Makeover: Home Edition!
What do you get when you take three Building Biologists, an Eco-Vegan Gal, a (cute) studio apartment and a desire to be healthy? Oh, right – a healthy home makeover! Yep. And, that’s just what we did on a recent visit to Whitney’ Los Angeles digs. Now, don’t get us wrong, she already lives a… Read More
Oil Pulling: How-To
by The Dabblist Over the past 6 months, I’ve whitened my teeth, improved my gum health, freshened my breath, sped up my metabolism, and improved my mental focus by doing just one simple thing each morning. Oil Pulling. Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice of swishing oil (usually sesame or coconut) in your mouth… Read More
Organic Cotton: The Future of Textiles
Cotton. is. a. crop. In fact, it’s considered the world’s ‘dirtiest’ crop due to its heavy use of insecticides. 25% of the worlds’ insecticides and more than 10% of the pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, and defoliants) are sprayed on cotton. Cotton covers only 2.5% of the world’s cultivated land, yet uses 16% of the world’s… Read More