How to Shop In the Bulk Foods Section
October 20th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Intimidated by your natural food store? No worries! Our helpful tips for how to shop In the bulk foods section will have you scooping in no time!
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How to Stock a Healthy Kitchen
October 20th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Learn tips from our cooking expert about how to stock a healthy kitchen so that you can begin to clean your diet up today!
Homemade Cleaning Products That Work As Well as Those You Buy
October 19th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Natural cleaning with vinegar and baking soda is easy, affordable, and makes your clean home super green and healthy.
DIY Tips Repurposing Scrap Wood In The Garden
September 25th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
It doesn’t take much looking to find an abundant stock of scrap wood to use in a number of settings. [&hellip
How to be Vegan: Choosing Cruelty Free Cosmetics
September 21st, 2015 | by Becky Striepe
Going vegan is about more than food. Here's how (and why!) to find cruelty-free cosmetics
Help Launch the Tap Water Safety Database!
August 31st, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Take back the tap with EWG's new database about tap water safety. EWG is updating their database, and needs your help.
How Cat Litter is Made: The Truth Might Surprise You
August 13th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Ever wonder how cat litter is made? Unfortunately it's environmentally destructive, but there are lots of earth-friendly alternatives for your furry friend.
Top 5 Household Chemicals to Avoid + 10 Awesome Green Cleaning Solutions
July 28th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Here are the top 5 household cleaners to avoid and 10 ways you can green your cleaning routine, with information reposted from Women's Voice for the Earth
Maintenance Tips: Using A Power-Pipe
July 24th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
The Power-Pipe is a proven and affordable technology that reduces energy use and water heating costs for a variety of applications [&hellip
Maintenance Tips: Weatherstripping 101
July 20th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Most people can remember the winter chill of walking barefoot to a doorway needing weatherstripping. Brr! Similarly, in the summer, [&hellip
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