Health Benefits of Turmeric
February 24th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
We’re big fans of natural healing here at Green Living Ideas. There are so many wonderful cures found in seeds, [&hellip
Browsing the "Food and Cuisine" Category
Food Revolution: What is Pink Slime and Why Should you Care?
February 7th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Ever wondered exactly what is pink slime? Jamie Oliver, charming British chef and passionate activist for real food, breaks down [&hellip
How Fresh is your Orange Juice?
January 6th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Most people like to enjoy a nice glass of orange juice with their breakfast. We’ve been told it’s a healthy [&hellip
Thanksgiving Recipes, Save the Honey Bees & Reducing Holiday Waste
November 25th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
Then we got to chat about some of Zeke's favorite Thanksgiving recipes that include honey (of course!). He talked about brining a turkey as well as cranberry sauce with honey. Lots of ideas
Rockin with Willie Nile & Running from Crazy: Inspiring Week
November 5th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
GD Meg got a private concert (well almost, there were about 10 people in the HomeGrownRadioNJ studio) with Willie Nile, who has just released a new CD, American Ride . . . GD Mizar and I went to New York for the premiere of Running from Crazy and not only got to see Mariel Hemingway again, but we got to meet Bobby Williams in person finally, and we made some new friends before the show
Product Review: Prairie Organic Spirits
October 28th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
File under: I love my job. Green Living Ideas was recently sent some organic gin and cucumber vodka from Prairie [&hellip
5 Quick Tips for Winter Squashes
October 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Winter squashes are one of the most lovely foods of the season, but many cooks are intimidated by these hardy [&hellip
Natural Cocktails for a Healthier Happy Hour
October 14th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We were recently sent some Prairie Organic Gin and Vodka for review (#ilovemyjob) and all summer we made delicious, organic [&hellip
How to Choose Pumpkins for Eating and Growing
October 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
October is the month of harvest: pumpkins are harvested for jack o’ lanterns and winter squashes are picked to be [&hellip
Green Divas Get Naked…Chocolate! Raw fun with David Wolfe (video)
September 30th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
The Green Diva Studio was rocking with amazing Sacred Chocolate, when nutritionist and chocolatier, David Wolfe visited us to do [&hellip
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Efficiency Resources
Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
— T8 Plug-And-Play LED Linear Bulb Options
— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
— Outdoor lighting Options
Kitchen Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen
— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
— Natural Cleaning RecipesBathroom Efficiency
— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
— Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara ConservationHVAC Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
— How to clean a lint vent using the LintEaterYard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems