Air quality is crucial to our overall health and quality of life, but most air in the cities and towns we live in is heavily polluted due to traffic, manufacturing and dense population. Many dwellers believe that their home is safe, boasting better air quality than the outdoor air. In most cases, however, this isn’t… Read More
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How to Reduce Your Child’s Screen Time Overload
With nationwide stay-at-home orders in place and kids now homeschooled and forced to be at home all day, the increase of screen time is astronomically rising to unhealthy levels. Today’s world is filled with digital overstimulation at every turn, opening up dangerous opportunities for children to be exposed to higher than normal levels of electromagnetic… Read More
Housekeeping Hiring Tips and Advice to Keep Your Home Clean & Healthy
Household cleaning is a task every homeowner knows is essential but doesn’t necessarily have the time, energy or desire to tackle it. Part of keeping your home healthy is ensuring it’s clean and tidy. This includes regular dusting and vacuuming as well as disinfecting those frequently touched surface areas, especially now. Rather than allowing dreaded… Read More
How to Reduce Stress and Sleep Better with Essential Oils
If you’re stressed and over-anxious like so many of us during these uncertain times in our world today, it can be difficult to fall asleep. However, many people do not want to resort to harsh or synthetic sleep medication. For many tossers and turners, insomnia can feel inevitable, frustrating and downright exhausting. The good news… Read More
Items You Should Never Put Down the Drain & Eco Solutions
In recent years, there has been a push toward living a zero-waste lifestyle. The zero-waste movement entails being mindful of what you’re consuming and the waste being produced. For example, something as standard as a household cleaning product could contain wasteful packaging or harsh chemicals that are flushed into our waterways, ultimately harming our marine… Read More
6 P&G Products to Help You Create a Healthier Home
This post may come as a bombshell to those of you who’ve been accustomed to our focus on small- to mid-sized, natural and eco-friendly consumer brands as well as to our readers who may have preconceived notions about the integrity (or, lack thereof) of some corporate giants. Today, however, we’re thrilled to share six sustainably-centric,… Read More
Tips to Protect Yourself from the Coronavirus and Chemical Toxins
In these uncertain times of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, being proactive with your health is more important now than ever. You should already be implementing frequent handwashing with soapy water for 20 seconds (enough time to say the ABC’s or sing Happy Birthday twice). Also, be sure to read our Sanitize Safely post for more… Read More
What You Should Know Before Choosing Organic Food
It’s safe to say that the demand for organic food and products is continuing to rise. Shoppers interested in improving their lifestyles are paying closer attention to what’s written on food labels. Research shows that pesticides found in food can contribute to varied negative health conditions. By being aware of the many unhealthy chemicals hiding… Read More