Cozy fireplaces. Warm smiles. Friends. Family. A peppermint latte or cup of coffee adorned in a festive cup. The holidays have arrived with all that glitters and glows. Coffee might be the first thing that most people consume after they awaken on a chilly (or not so chilly) morning. But, does this daily addiction come… Read More
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Thankful
After discovering this definition of thanks·giv·ing: n. 1. An act of giving thanks; an expression of gratitude, especially to God, we take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to YOU! We honor all that we appreciate this year and always! Thank you our readers, the amazing eco-companies we work with, the supporters of our… Read More
‘Tis the Season to Be Bubbly Sweepstakes
Soda Maker by SodaStream ‘Tis the Season to be Bubbly Sweepstakes ENTER TO WIN! The Penquin Home Soda Maker! Valued at $199.95! Would you like to WIN the Penguin Home Soda Maker by SodaStream? The holidays are here. Don’t let your precious holiday memories fizzle. Instead, add some fizz to your Fa la la! Making… Read More
Sleep, Pray, Love
Now I lay me down to sleep (on petroleum-derived polyurethane foam, flame retardant chemicals, toxic dyes, pesticides and stain & water-resistant treatments). I pray the Lord my lungs to keep (away from the particulates, VOCs and the millions of dust mites surrounding me). Not exactly the most comforting bedtime prayer. Perhaps your bedroom is not… Read More
Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Fall is definitely in the air and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, a raw foodist -or – none of the above, we are sure you’ll fall in love with this vegan recipe for a soothing holiday time treat. We consulted Karen Graham, R.D. of Smart Nutrition… Read More
Sanitize Safely
We have become a self-professed, germ-phobic society where many people won’t even shake hands without fear of becoming ill. The implementation of antibacterial handy wipes at grocery store entrances and travel-sized hand sanitizer bottles stockpiled at every checkout stand has provided a sense of security for many weary people. However, is there a downside to… Read More
Safeguard Your Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes!
A 6 Month Supply of Earth Friendly Cleaning Products to… Safeguard Your Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes ENTER TO WIN! Four (4) Safeguard Your Home Cleaning Kits! Valued at $127.80!! Would you like to WIN a Six (6) Month Supply of Earth Friendly Cleaning Products to Safeguard Your Home? The holidays are right around the corner. We all want to… Read More
Is Your TV Toxic?
If you have read our 2010 published book, Just GREEN It!, then you are familiar with our advice on making the greenest choices when it comes to everyday purchases – including televisions. Our ‘Green It! or Skip It!’ approach includes suggestions such as opting for an LCD over a plasma television because the smaller… Read More