Detox Your Pet’s Space – Top Tips
Accidental deaths and injuries can result from pets getting into toxic substances. Like little children, pets need to be watched and, when left alone, their space needs to be free of toxins and dangerous substa...
Healthy Valentine’s Day Party Snacks
Does the mention of Valentine’s Day make you think of big, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates? Most of us associate this holiday with chocolate indulgence. But there is a healthier way to celebrate this heart-cen...
Plug-in Hybrids – What Are They and How Do They Work
A plug-in hybrid is a car that combines the internal combustion engine and a battery-powered, electric motor. When the electric motor runs out of "fuel," it is recharged via a "clean energy grid,...
Raw Food Diet Weight Loss Motivation
Since the basis of a raw food diet is for long term health, weight loss is really just a side effect – although it’s a very welcome side effect if you have struggled with being overweight for any pe...
The Benefits of Clove Essential Oil
Cloves come from an evergreen tree called Eugenia Caryophyllata. This tree is native to Indonesia, and the dried flower buds are what we know as cloves. The oil is extracted from these buds, and also from the s...
Recycled Craft Supplies
Many of us want to do crafts, either on our own or with children. But sometimes the necessary supplies can get expensive, and they are not always eco-friendly. Here are some ideas for craft supplies that are no...
Tips for Buying Natural Shampoo
There are lots of ‘natural’ shampoos on the market to choose from – or so it seems. At least there are many that use the word ‘natural’ in their marketing campaigns and on their l...
Raw Food Diet Weight Loss – Is It Permanent?
You may have heard that a raw food diet is effective for weight loss. So if you’re considering switching to a raw food diet to lose some weight, you may be wondering whether you have to stay on it for th...
Raw Food Weight Loss and Healthy Fats
Healthy fats play an important role in good nutrition and weight loss. There is a lot of talk in the media about how omega 3-fatty acids, found in cold water fish oils increase your immune function and provide...
Kitchen Refit – What It Takes to Make Your Kitchen Green
Are you thinking of going green in your kitchen? Maybe you have already gone green in your cooking and want to extend that to the kitchen. Whatever your reasons, here are some ideas for ways you can make your k...