You may not believe in a blue man emerging from a bottle to grant your every wish. However, there is such a thing as a genie; this time in the hue of green, not blue. And perhaps the desire of a dream home and healthy nursery is very real and perfectly situated in beautiful Orange… Read More
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Small Space Organizing: Book Review & Giveaway
In my college years and prior, I was a self-professed organizational addict. Ask my then roommate who witnessed me folding my underwear and neatly rolling colorful sets of socks into perfectly placed shoe boxes that lined the confines of my dorm-room-sized, dresser drawers. But, that was just the beginning. Everything hanging in the diminutive space… Read More
Soyummi Organic, Dairy and Gluten-Free Pudding Review and Coupon
By guest blogger, Chris Bird of MamaBirdsBlog.com. As a mom, I do my best to keep plenty of healthy snacks on hand for my little picky-eater and four-year-old daughter. I’m always looking for snacks that mimic the not-so-healthy snacks I grew up on, but without all the artificial ingredients, trans fats and preservatives. So, when… 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
7 Steps to a Paper Makeover
Many people seek clarification between the terms green and health; especially as they pertain to our home. Clearly, there is a lot of crossover and these terms are often used interchangeably. According to one dictionary’s definition, the term green refers to ‘Environmentally friendly; Green has become the symbolic color of environmentalism, chosen for its association… Read More
How to Protect Yourself Against Possible Radioactivity from the Fukushima Reactors
Guest blogger, Oram Miller, BBEI, is a Certified Building Biology Environmental Inspector in Southern California. One of the most potentially catastrophic environmental health threats to the world’s population is the ongoing nuclear reactor crisis in Japan. While news reports tend to paint the health risks as isolated to the immediate area around the Fukushima plant,… Read More
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pet
It’s hard to believe the sounds and sights of trick-or-treaters and glowing Jack-O-Lanterns are already a nostalgic memory for 2010. But, as we anticipate the unveiling of more holiday joy just around the corner, it is a good time to remember that, although the goblins associated with the month of October are tightly packed and… Read More
Lisa Auditions for Oprah’s New Network!
Refresh Your Nest – Creating Healthy Homes… One NEST at a Time! I’m SOO excited! In case you haven’t heard – Oprah’s big search for the next star to host their own show is underway and I’ve applied! This is where YOU come in 🙂 I need as many votes as possible (you can vote… Read More