Since the outbreak of H1N1 automatic hand sanitizer dispensers are everywhere. These waterless cleansers are provided as a “courtesy” at check out counters of local pharmacies and grocery stores, in public restrooms, doctor’s offices and restaurants. Most of us walk around armed with our own personal supply of hand sanitizer, ready to ward off the…
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Ready, Set, Stop Your Engines
This is part of the Healthy Child Blog Carnival about Clean Water and Air Solutions – an effort by Healthy Child Healthy World to help inspire a movement to protect children from harmful chemicals. The delivery guy pulls up to my house to bring me a package. I have to admit, he is visiting my…
And the Green Grass Grows All Around-How Do You Cut It?
Not many people know this about me- I love to mow the lawn. It has become one way for me to have a little alone time; time outside with my music cranked up to drown out the sound of the mower. I use a self propelled gas mower to get the job done. As much…
Send Your Kids Back to School the Eco-Friendly Way
As the new school year rapidly approaches it is a perfect time to re-evaluate your lifestyle of years past and start thinking about adding eco-friendly habits to your school routine. Here are 6 green products to get you started: Foogo by Thermos–This small thermos is stainless steel so there is no risk of leaching plastic….
Connecting with Food-Home Gardening and Joining a CSA
It’s true-the best organic food is the food that is grown closest to you I am finally reading a book that I have wanted to read for years-The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan. As I read it I am continually reminded that we, as a culture, have lost sight…
How Safe are Your Personal Care Products? Skin Deep Has the Answer
Have you ever wondered about the safety of your shampoo or soap? How about toothpaste, hair dye, deodorant? Before you head to the store to pick up new products, try using Skin Deep. Skin Deep is a website where you will find an enormous database that can be used to research the safety of most…
Top 12 Fruits and Vegetables to Buy Organic
There is nothing like the summer months when supermarkets are filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. Local farmers markets have set up shop for the season, offering an abundance of fresh produce. When we shop for produce we have many choices -one of the most difficult being whether to invest our hard earned dollars on…
