Guest blogger, Claire Kellerman, is an artist, writer and eco-designer. She works with Ergobaby, offering products to make babywearing safe, easy and comfortable – a HandsFree System with an all-in-one baby carrier that can be used in the front, back and hip position, infant to toddler. You can learn more about Claire through her website…. Read More
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Simple Steps to Planning a Sustainable Garden
By guest blogger, Rama Nayeri, landscape designer and owner of Creations Landscape Designs in Orange County, CA. There are many steps to designing a sustainable garden. It begins with a clear understating of what will and will not work. The correct steps will help you achieve the right garden as opposed to one that is… Read More
What is ‘Fracking’ and How Might it Affect Your Drinking Water?
Natural gas has become a major source of fuel in the United States today, in part because of a controversial drilling practice that is earning a great deal of attention in the news: hydraulic fracturing, better know as “fracking.” But as fracking has expanded, so too have concerns about its potential impact on American’s clean… Read More
Falling in Love with Furniture
By guest blogger, Linsi Brownson, interior designer and owner of Redefine Home Store. Most people use the term love pretty lightly. I’ve been known to do it, especially when it comes to Interior Décor. “Oh, I am soooo in love with this ottoman!” “I will die if I don’t get that pillow I love.” Really?… Read More
An Introduction to Xeriscaping: 7 Simple Principles
By guest blogger, Rama Nayeri, landscape designer and owner of Creations Landscape Designs in Orange County, CA. If you are new to the art of xeriscaping or the name sounds like something from a sci-fi thriller, than you’ll be pleased to know it is much more ‘earth bound’ than you might imagine. Pronounced “zeriscape,” the… Read More
House Call!
Lisa and Ron Beres, The Healthy Home Dream Team to the rescue! The Doctor(s) called and we answered! A local Southern California family, The Costas’ were concerned about poor indoor air quality in their home and how it could be negatively affecting their family; which includes two small children who suffer breathing issues including asthma… Read More
Who Says You Can’t Have Christmas In January?
Announcing the Winners of our BIG GREEN GIVEAWAY! After a month of entries, four lucky winners were randomly drawn in our BIG GREEN GIVEAWAY partnered with Granola Babies! Prizes were as follows: Beco Kiddie Pack Cotton Babies gift bag Just GREEN It! signed book And, a special congratulations to April Gatewood of Michigan who was… Read More
5 Tips to Reduce Your Water Bill
By guest blogger, Rama Nayeri, landscape designer and owner of Creations Landscape Designs in Orange County, CA. I count myself among the majority of Americans living upside down – owing more on my house than it’s currently worth. Yep! I am right there with you. But, just because the economy has gone to pieces doesn’t… Read More