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Make Sure Your Cut Flowers Are Green
We all love the surprise of flowers delivered to our home or office. And we all love the ease with which they can be sent from or picked up at a local store. But a look beyond their beauty and ease...
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3 Skin Brighteners for Spring
Steam clean One of the best skin detox treatments is steam. The warm moist air opens the pores nixing blackheads and other debris. Try this alone or follow with a facial mask for a super skin detox...
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17 Fun Activities to Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrating our planet can be just that—a celebration. Here are some fun and easy ways to honor mother earth on April 22. Toss wildflower seeds into an area of your yard. Check out green-themed library...
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Make Your Own Aromatherapy Room Spray
A brighter mood or a calmer demeanor is literally one spray away with these natural and easy-to-make aromatherapy room sprays. Give it a try. (Makes a fun kid activity too. Try a calming blend and add...
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Why Radishes Deserve to Be More Than a Garnish
Radishes don’t get much attention. Sometimes you find them on a vegetable platter, usually thrown in for some color. Or, the root vegetable may make it onto a salad if it’s lucky. And that’s about it....
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11 Ridiculously Yummy Toppings for Rice Cakes
Rice cakes rock. They’re versatile, portable, inexpensive, low calorie, low fat, gluten-free, and it’s easy to get them non-GMO verified and organic. For some, rice cakes are akin to eating cardboard,...
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5 Kid-Friendly Garden Crops
Growing a garden with your children is fun, easy and affordable and teaches them invaluable lessons about nature and sustainability. Your garden can be as simple as a few pots on a patio or windowsill...
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8 Reasons to Love Lemons
When you look at the health benefits of this bright citrus, you’ll learn that one or two lemons deserve a place on your weekly shopping list. A squeeze of lemon juice or some fresh grated zest livens...
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3 Tried-and-True Natural Allergy Remedies
It’s that time of the year when allergies can make us feel (and look) miserable. For some, it’s the incessant itchy eyes; for others, it’s the runny nose and sneezing. For the very unfortunate, it’s...
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Let’s Bee Friends: Planting for Pollinators
Most of us grew up avoiding bees and their painful stings. But the sudden recent decline of the bee population in this country, known as Colony Collapse Disorder, has us rethinking these vital insects...
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Bug Sprays and Repellents the Natural Way
Along with the joys of being outdoors during these warmer summer months comes the downside of mosquito bites. While citronella lamps and candles help deter mosquitos from hanging around, bug repellent...
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10 Ways to Turn a Walk into a Kid-Friendly Adventure
Whether it’s a leisurely stroll at the end of the workday or a Sunday excursion, the simple act of an outdoor walk can be incredibly therapeutic. It gets our bodies moving and gets us out of our...
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3 Surprising Foods for Men’s Health
Pomegranates: The tiny seeds of this crimson fruit are packed with antioxidants that may lower blood pressure and plaque buildup in the arteries, according to numerous studies. How to Eat ’Em: These...
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5 Tips for Successfully Shopping Farmers’ Markets
No Certified Organic logo? Forge ahead. Many growers at the farmers’ markets may use organic growing methods but can’t afford the certification process. And some farmers may use organic methods but the...
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DIY Cheek Stain
DIY makeup? Yup. Natural beauty expert and blogger Aleigh Acerni gives this recipe that she discovered and modified two thumbs up. The stain resembles one of her favorite conventional beauty products...
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Top Tips from a Natural Beauty Pro
Many people have taken steps to clean up their diets, eliminating processed foods and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. The next natural progression to that is looking at chemicals outside the...
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Natural Remedies Ease the Misery of Motion Sickness
Nothing ruins a fun time out and about more quickly than motion sickness. Whether the cause was a boat, a car or maybe that roller-coaster ride that looked so fun, feeling nauseous is just plain...
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How to Deal with Criticism
Have a difficult time handling criticism? Join the club. Many women simply can’t bear to be told what they’re doing wrong. Are women wired to be sensitive to criticism or do we just need to take a...
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5 Really Easy Tips for an Eco Friendly Vacation
Vacation is about letting go of worry, right? But if you’re eco-conscious it can be tough not to worry about the impact your enjoyment is having on the planet. These easy tips won’t affect your fun but...
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3 DIY Summer Foot-Care Treatments
One of the simple joys of summer is walking in bare feet or sandals, but all of that exposure to the elements can leave feet in need of some TLC. Here are three treatments for dry, cracked or just...
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