Spring is just around the corner and it will be time to clean your home from top to bottom. From the kitchen to the closet, using natural products have several advantages. - Healthier – no harmful chemicals or additives that are dangerous to breath and absorb through your skin - Inexpensive – natural cleaners will save you money - Easily accessible – natural cleaners are easily found in your grocery store if they’re not already in your cupboard - Safe for the environment – natural cleaners have no damaging effects on the environment... 

Some Guidelines You can use baking soda in 3 different ways: Directly - sprinkle it directly on a surface or on a sponge. Solution - use 4 tablespoons of baking soda per quart of warm water. Paste - add just enough water to make a consistancy that will not run when applied. 10 ways to use baking soda in your kitchen Use a baking soda paste to remove stains from plastic/rubber utensils and containers. Use a solution to remove stains from wooden bowls and utensils. Use directly or in a solution to clean your stainless steal sink and other kitchen surfaces. Use... 

My day usually involves 10-12 hours of looking at a computer monitor. From writing this blog to creating various designs for web sites, by the end of the day my eyes are exhausted, dry and aching. If you find yourself in the same position, there are a several ways to relieve and refresh your eyes naturally. Prevent Tired Eyes Drink plenty of water. At least 1 liter per day. Take regular brakes every 30 minutes throughout the day. Allow your eyes to relax and breath, even a short day-dream can help. A short walk outside can help boost energy and the brake... 

It’s all about those Flavinoids So what are the flavinoids and why are they so good for you? Flavinoids are plant pigments responsible for many of the health benefits of many fruits and medicinal plants. Flavinoids in chocolate: are antioxidants that are especially important in protecting against damage to the lining of the arteries from high cholesterol prevent excessive clumping of blood platelets that cause blood clots they also work like a very low dose of aspirin to prevent blood platelets from becoming too “sticky” Is ALL chocolate... 

In my research of bio-diesel this is what I have uncovered so far. – Bio-diesel is a blend of regular diesel fuel and a vegetable or plant oil; cotton seed oil, corn oil, peanut oil and others. – The blends very from a 5% blend, known as B5 (mix of 5% plant oil and 95% petroleum diesel), to a 100% plant oil, known as B100. – Bio-diesel is a biodegradable. – Bio-diesel is a non-toxic fuel. – It produces far fewer emissions when burned compared to petroleum based fuels. In fact, B100 is so non-toxic that the cotton farmers... 

On the Grill – Mini Pepper Poppers You will need: (use organic when possible) 16 sweet mini peppers 1 tomato – cored, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup of onion – finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 6 oz. of mild white cheddar or your choice of cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper Get your grill started on medium heat, whether coal or gas. Rinse peppers and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and veins. Mix cheese, tomato, onion, cilantro, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Spoon mixture into... 

Talk about a grass roots effort! The citizens of Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Los Angeles are on the move to change their cities. The best part is; it’s working! Chicago Chicago has some major problems but her citizens aren’t easily discouraged. They’re stepping up in a BIG way to reverse the damage of pollution, combustion, and over population. And they aren’t afraid to use their muscle to beat political corruption to fix their city. Friends of the River is grass roots organization founded by the residents of Chicago in 1973....