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Organic Cleaning Tips with Just 3 Natural Ingredients

November 20, 2014 by John Brasington
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

We know how unhealthy chemical cleaning products like bleach can be, and the environmental damage they can cause when disposed of improperly. Do we really want to clean our own home with these chemicals, where they can get into the… [read]

How to Clean Your Floors with Homemade Non-toxic Cleaners Instead of Store Bought Chemicals

September 5, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Our floors are the largest surface area in our homes that require regular cleaning. If we use chemicals, we breathe them in day and night until they dissipate. There is no need to add to our indoor air pollution when… [read]

DIY Solutions for the Garden

July 9, 2013 by Mackenzie Kupfer
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Upcycling with Do It Yourself Gardening Techniques Shelling out money for flower gardening supplies can be a real pain in the grass. For many homeowners, gardening expenses are some of the first to be cut when the going gets tough.… [read]

Natural, Safe Sunscreen Options with Homemade Sunscreen Recipe

May 28, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 14, 2017

We at OLM are not fans of sunscreen or sunblock. The problem is that we have not found a totally safe and benign topical way to protect the skin from sun damage besides coverage with clothing and hats. Sunlight has… [read]

LED Light Bulbs are an Economical and Green Alternative to Other Grow Lights

May 22, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

LED light bulbs last longer, are very energy efficient, and produce beautiful light. The list as to why you should switch to LEDs goes on. But now, even indoor plant growers have a reason to switch. A Purdue University study… [read]

Total Nutrition – Make your own Homemade Multivitamin and Mineral Formula

May 16, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 29, 2018

Doc Shillington not only sells his Total Nutrition Formula, which is available at Green lifestyle Market, he also tells us how to make our own. One of the reasons we love working with Doc is that he empowers people to… [read]

How to Start a Vegetable Garden – How to Grow Vegetables

May 13, 2013 by Christian Monahan
Last updated on: July 2, 2015

So You Want to Build an Organic Vegetable Garden… It’s easy enough to say you want to build an organic garden, but how does one actually get started? Before I get into my four beginning principals, let me say that… [read]