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7 Days of Meatless Meals the Whole Family Can Agree On

September 11, 2016 by Rose Rennar
Last updated on: September 15, 2016

I get asked often why I chose to switch to an ovo-vegetarian diet. The ever present questions,“What do you eat?” and “Where do you get your protein?” typically come in a condescending tone paired with a scrunched face of disapproval… [read]

35 Things You Could Do With Coconut Oil – From Body Care to Health to Household

June 28, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: August 23, 2018

It wasn’t that long ago when we were told saturated fats were bad for us, that they clogged the arteries. Well, new studies have shown that was a myth; coconut oil is good for your health. Common sense should have… [read]

Eco-Friendly Toys: Tips for Keeping Kids and the Planet Safe

January 29, 2015 by Jessica Velasco
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

As parents, we always have our kids’ safety in mind. We rarely hand something over to our children without thinking of how it could potentially harm them. Will he be able to pull parts off that car, put them in… [read]

Four Simple Steps Towards a More Sustainable Lifestyle

December 30, 2014 by John Brasington
Last updated on: December 30, 2014

If you’d like to do something for the environment, but don’t really know where to start, don’t worry – you don’t have to change your entire lifestyle to make a change. It’s often the little things that add up and… [read]

How To Clean Your Bathroom In a Green and Organic Way

December 30, 2014 by John Brasington
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Of all the rooms in a house, it’s probably bathrooms that need the most attention – and a regular, ideally weekly, scrub in order to get rid of any dirt and prevent mould and unpleasant smells. But while you want… [read]

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]

4 Reasons Why Farmers’ Markets Boost Health, Body and Soul

August 18, 2014 by Dr. Frank Lipman
Last updated on: August 8, 2015

(DrFrankLipman – Frank Lipman) In the last decade or so, hundreds if not thousands of farmers’ markets have opened their gates, creating a thriving alternative to industrially produced food and the impersonal food shopping experience. And while they haven’t totally… [read]