Doh! It’s not fun when that sneaky drip off coffee lands on your freshly pressed white blouse on your way to work. Not only are they an eye sore, but certain stains like wine or coffee won’t budge until you’ve had time to thoroughly wash the garment, often by reaching for a toxic solution such… Read More
Healthy Home
6 Ways Housework Is Making You Sick
A clean house is essential for the health and well-being of you and your family. Today, however, the cleaning products that should clean while protecting your health are putting you at risk from chemicals they contain. When certain chemicals come in contact with your skin, they can be absorbed by your body and can cause… Read More
5 Things You Need to Know About Essential Oils
By Guest blogger, Heather Viera Essential oils have become a popular way to treat a number of common ailments from colds and headaches to insomnia and anxiety. Essential oils are advertised as a natural alternative to over-the-counter and prescription drugs and, while they can’t cure every illness, they’ve been shown to have a powerful effect… Read More
7 Useful Moving Tips for a Healthy Home
As a responsible renter or homeowner, it’s essential to create a safe nest that harbors you and your loved ones from unpleasant circumstances. Life can present unexpected challenges, making it imperative to take a proactive approach to avoid unnecessary headaches when it comes to your home’s health. First, take action by performing healthy checks in… Read More
7 Health and Home Safety Tips
Home is where the heart is, but it can also be where dangers silently lurk. It’s imperative you, your family and your pets steer clear of hidden dangers posed from even the most common household items. There are several things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. Review the safety of your… Read More
5 Natural Ways to Keep Your Home Clean & Healthy
Your home is where you spend the majority of your time; it’s the place you should be able to escape to and relax while avoiding the plethora of contaminants that surround us on a daily basis. Some of these hidden hazards can be tracked into our homes on our hair, shoes, and clothing including mold,… Read More
Top 10 Cleaning Toxins and Natural Alternatives
What’s the price of a clean home? You might believe it’s simply the time and effort spent making every room spotless, however, there’s a hidden cost in using certain household cleansers due to their health risks. Toxic cleaning products often contain harmful chemicals such as synthetic fragrance, ammonia, phthalates, triclosan, chlorine, parabens and sodium hydroxide,… Read More
8 DIY Repellent Recipes for Household Bugs
Summer is a favorite time of year for pesky insects. If you see a cockroach scuttling across the floor or experience an ant infestation, it can be tempting to go to town with chemical sprays to wipe them out. However, traditional pesticides contain many ingredients that are harmful to all living creatures, not just insects…. Read More