By Heather Callaghan Carrie-Anne Moss who played Trinity in The Matrix movie series says we are living in a matrix. When it comes to our children, she says we have to be awake…and protect them “from being lulled to sleep.” When both men and women think of powerful female movie characters – they often think… Read More
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Clever Ways to Clean with Vinegar
Not only is vinegar one of the oldest known food sources, it is the one of the most versatile and useful items you can keep on the shelf in your pantry. The uses for vinegar do not end in the kitchen. Vinegar is an all-purpose cleaner that can be used around your house in a… Read More
How Architecture Can Improve Your Health
By guest blogger, Carolyn DiCarlo Are you aware that there is a scientific field of study dedicated to understanding how our external environment’s effect upon our genes can influence disease? Cancer biologist Jean-Pierre Issa of The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center says that “Epigenetics could prove more important than genetics for understanding environmental… Read More
Your Ultimate Home Cleaning Routine
Your ultimate home cleaning routine [Infographic] by the team at Heiton Buckly
My Healthy (and Oh-So Pretty) Office Makeover!
Let’s face it – makeovers are fun, inspiring and (if done correctly) just plain pleasing to look at! Soo, when I discovered a company called Tempaper Designs – the self-adhesive, removable, repositionable wallpaper company – I was all ears (and eyes). As a former interior designer, there’s nothing like the thrill of a home or… Read More
How to Clean Your Home Safely with Green Products
Cleaning green has become a norm for many families. Aside from personal concerns about toxic exposures that can harm people and pets, there has been a measurable, growing demand for cleaners that are also safe to dispose into the environment. According to the market research firm Packaged Facts, green household cleaning products grew at a… Read More
51 Cleaning Uses for Baking Soda!
Otherwise known as sodium bicarbonate, baking soda is a white powder with a salty taste derived from the mineral natron. It’s been used since the 19th century for baking and is safe and nontoxic. Many people confuse baking powder (which can contain aluminum) with baking soda which does NOT contain aluminum. Today, baking soda offers… Read More
5 Innovative Eco-Friendly Window Treatments
By guest blogger, Danielle Hegedus Window treatments are a great way to infuse a lot of style into your home–maximizing the height of a room, introducing color and patterns, and creating an overall polished look. They can also make your home much more comfortable by regulating the temperature and reducing harsh glares and UV rays…. Read More