Archive for the 'Home & Garden' Category
8 Things in Your Home That May Be Harming You
Friday, September 11th, 2009We recently came across an interesting article that highlights some things in our homes that may be hurting us. Some you may have already suspected, some may surprise you. Our homes are full of hidden dangers. While we can’t get rid of all of them, we can take a look at some, so that hopefully [...]
Aloe, Your Friendly Nurse Plant
Monday, August 10th, 2009You’re probably familiar with Aloe, the spiky, cactus-like houseplant whose leaves contain a clear gel that’s used in countless personal care products and cosmetics. It’s one of the best plants you can have around. In fact it’s like having your own personal nurse on duty. I can’t tell you how many times I have had [...]
2008 Healthy Reader Eco Friendly Gift Guide
Tuesday, December 16th, 20081. An environmentally friendly ceramic memo board- that comes in handy for writing household messages and grocery lists. $15. Comes with dry eraser. Available at See Jane Work. 2. Stylishly designed and it makes a bold eco statement- “I Am Not A Paper Cup”…at first glance, it appears to be one of those disposable paper [...]
Artificial Vs. Real Christmas Trees
Monday, December 1st, 2008When I was a little girl, I used to lay beneath the Christmas tree and feel both happy and sad. At the end of the holiday season, it broke my heart and made me cry when we walked the dried out Christmas tree to the curb. I vowed to never do that to a living [...]
Bring Your Own Bags
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008I finally made the leap and started bringing my own bags to the grocery store. I did this a few weeks ago actually and it really wasn’t that big of a deal. Granted, this doesn’t require any monumental effort on my part but I still feel pretty good about it. I’ve planning to do it [...]
