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
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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
Short on Time? 5 Air Freshener Recipes on a Dime!
Chances are that the “Pine Scent” air freshener you just purchased for the fall season contains no pine and your prior summer selection with “Citrus Scent” contains no citrus. Instead, both probably contain a mix of air-polluting chemicals. These include xylene, which affects the nervous system; naphthalene, a suspected carcinogen; and phthalates, which work to… Read More
Sweeping with the Enemy
Dust: that most insidious byproduct of home projects. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or you hire contractors, home projects, by nature, occupy the spaces our families live in. These can range from paint and carpentry makeovers to full-fledged remodeling projects. Regardless of the scope or depth of your project, dust is a common theme. From… Read More
Two Deadly Intruders: One Escape Plan. Are You Prepared?
Did you know that October is Fire Prevention Month? Perhaps, not. This is because many of us don’t pay attention to the potential threat posed by both fire and carbon monoxide exposure until we are faced with immanent danger. Today in America, we reside in an instant gratification society – or in this case –… Read More
Clutter-Clear Your Way to More Energy!
Clutter-clearing. It’s not rocket science and virtually anybody can learn to implement it. What then, do we find so fascinating about clearing away our piles of unwanted and unnecessary stuff? For starters, clutter-clearing is a great antidote to sleepiness and fatigue. Second, it is a simple, guilt-free exercise that literally lifts weight off you; making… Read More
The Mercedes of Air Purifiers: A Ride in Perspective
Vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm! He zipped around the corner to passenger pickup. My eyes locked on the shiny black sedan, strutting to the sound of the rubber as it lightly squeaked against the concrete. The late afternoon sun reflected the silver emblem – a three pointed motif positioned inside of a circle. After a long flight to Frankfurt… Read More
Simple Tips for Clutter Control
“Making the commitment to be organized in the first place is an absolutely necessary component to manifesting your deeper dreams and desires. Organizing, which was seen as a luxury in the past, is a requirement for survival in the modern world.” ~Lanna Nakone According to organizational expert Peter Walsh, 200 million people in the Unites… Read More