All-natural cleaning products are a fast growing trend. Over the years most people have turned to natural substances like vinegar to clean windows, a lemon and salt to clean a stove top which leaves a nice citrus scent. It’s getting to be common knowledge that baking soda has a hundred and one uses around our homes. But what about all the new natural “green-cleaning” products being introduced to us in the grocery store? Out there in the market place there are dozens and dozens of green alternatives for traditional household products. So... 

Cleaning your home can be time consuming. But if you follow this little guide you can get your home clean and not just clean, clean but green clean in just under 30 minutes a day. Give it a try. Save your self some time. Green Cleaning in Less Then 30 Minutes a Day Day 1 [Monday]: Bedroom and Office tidy-up, pick up books, papers, clothing, etc. dust all surfaces: dresser, baseboard, photo frames, lamps, ceiling fans, shelves change bedding empty garbage clean mirrors Day 2 [Tuesday]: General Dusting start with your windows and other glass surfaces like... 

Every drop counts when it comes to water conservation. Our planet is two-thirds water but only 3% of that is fresh water and less than 1% is fit for us to use. On top of this, much of our freshwater supply is being contaminated by billions of tons of toxic chemicals being dumped into the oceans, lakes, rivers and other natural water sources. These toxic chemicals come from our use of toxic household cleaners, petrochemical based laundry detergents, soaps, shampoos… and this is just in our homes. Think about all the chemicals being deposited into our... 

Vinegar has many uses and is a versatile natural product that can be used through out your home. Vinegar can disinfect, preserve and heal. All vinegar starts as alcohol, which is created through the conversion of carbohydrates to sugar. When alcohol ferments, it becomes acetic acid, or vinegar. For example, a bunch of grapes deteriorates to become wine (alcohol) and then wine ferments into wine vinegar. This is pretty impressive considering vinegar is a byproduct of something gone bad. Your kitchen, for example, is probably one of the hardest rooms to keep... 

Celebrating Earth Day is a fantastic event and it gets us thinking of the environment and what more we can do. And we can do more. We can take the ideas and lessons learned on Earth Day and apply them to our everyday lives. 6 Simple Things You Can Do Everyday Give up bottled water. Did you know that in America we throw out more than 40 Million plastic bottles every year from bottled beverages, including bottled water? And only 20% of those bottles get recycled. What you can do:At home, put a filter on your tap and use a glass. If you’re going to the... 

April 22nd marks the 38th anniversary of the modern environmental movement that began in 1970, when 20 million participants across the United States gathered at colleges, universities, primary schools and community centers in peaceful demonstration for environmental reform. According to organizers at the Earth Day Network it is now the largest international secular holiday in the world with a half billion celebrants annually. With immanent climate change at the forefront of today’s global environmental consciousness, Earth Day’s call to attention is more... 

The people of Greensburg, KA, are leading the nation in green building, green energy use and are quickly becoming the model community in the US for green living. Greensburg Green Town Last year in May, Greensburg, KA was hit with a devastating tornado, destroying most of their community. The determined Greensburgers became committed to re-building in a green, environmentally friendly way. “We want to re-build our community, why not do it right?” says one Greensburg citizen. “We see green as an American responsibility, one that is taken... 

A green home is a healthy home; free of toxins with fresh air and a clean environment for our families. A green home is also an environmentally friendly home with reduced energy use, conscience recycling efforts and sustainable living habits. Creating a green home is easier then you think. Reduce your temperature to your water heater by 10 degrees. By reducing the temp, you can save 3% – 5% in your energy costs. Reduce your thermostat by 10 degrees. Even for just the 8 hours your family is out at work or school, will save you another 10% on your energy... 

A great place to start for the organic newbie is understanding USDA organic labeling and learning what the word organic does and doesn’t mean. When you’re shopping in the store you will come across a lot of options for healthy, natural and organic foods. Especially these days where the organic market is growing in leaps and bounds. Big money companies are fighting for your dollar and as a result muddying the word “organic” with their marketing gimmicks. Being a savvy shopper will help you make educated purchases and be self-assured... 

More uses for Salt: Polish up your tarnished copper pots by using a little salt and vinegar. Sprinkle the pots with salt. Then with a cloth dipped in vinegar, scour your pots until the tarnished is gone. Wash as normal. Remove rust stains with a thin paste made of salt and vinegar. Rub the paste onto the stain and lay out in the sun to dry. When dry run item through rinse cycle. Repeat treatment if necessary.  Read More →