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Breathing Easier Thanks to a Neti Pot
Given my love for the great outdoors, my seasonal allergies are a bit of a cruel joke. Given the prominence of my nose, you wouldn't expect getting a good breath would be an issue, but allergy congestion coupled with my stubborn refusal to take allergy medication has resulted in some nasal frustration. Fortunately a friend shared with me their secret for breathing easy. It was simple. I had never heard... Read More
Turn it off and Step Out
What I'm about to suggest may sound a bit over the top to some; but given that Nielsen Media Research has reported that the average American household watches 8 hours and 15 minutes of television in a 24 hour period, this challenge is long overdue. Here's the challenge: go one month with absolutely no television.
Let's set out the ground rules for the challenge. First, and most obvious, no watching television. That... Read More
Cooking With Quinoa
Up until this past weekend, I must admit i knew very little about Quinoa. I was introduced to this amazing food by some very active and health conscious friends as a part of a wonderful meal full of local produce and heart healthy items. After that first introduction, I decided I had to learn more; and upon learning more, I realized it was something I needed to share.
Many of you may be familiar with Quinoa, but for... Read More
The World’s Top Yoga Brand Ambassadors & Instructors Align with YogaEarth - The New Authority in Nut
YogaEarth is one of the fastest growing yoga lifestyle companies, created by 250 leading yoga teachers and national wellness professionals. After two years of development and only six months on the market, YogaEarth announces a powerful team of product champions including some of the nation’s most recognizable yoga teachers: Elena Brower... Read More
Satisfying Summer Suds
On a warm summer day, I enjoy the opportunity to sit down and have a nice cold lager. It's a simple pleasure that has evolved over the years since reaching legal age. Now, a number of years on (I refuse to say how many), my tastes have matured and so has my enjoyment of this simple activity.
Over the years my tastes have adapted from the basic ales offered by the big three beer companies, to something... Read More
Greenwashing 101: Green Kitchen Cleansing
Since our last foray into the world of green cleaning, there has been ample time to build up a collection of dust and dirt for our next cleaning task. Today we are going to tackle the kitchen. Green cleaning in the kitchen is quite possibly more important than anywhere else in the house because of its use for food handling and preparation. Avoiding the use of harsh chemicals on surfaces... Read More
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Over the last year I've been expanding my palate with a variety of vegetarian dishes. along with being incredibly healthy, I've found they add some great variety. One thing I've noticed as the variety increases, is how much more favor produce seems to have when its fresh from the garden.
Getting vegetables from the local farmers' market is a great way to get fresh produce and local business, but I'm a bit of... Read More
Greenwashing 101: Green Clean Getting Started
Before we really dive into the subject of green cleaning, there is a simple question I'd like to address first. Why bother? It's a pretty simple question, blunt and to the point. Now we could obviously give a simple answer like "to protect the environment" or "its safer", but those answers are a little too vague in my opinion. I'd rather give some specifics.
If someone asks why... Read More
Greenwashing 101: A Practical Guide
Now that I got your attention with a title about greenwashing, I should probably let you know, this isn't really what you think. This is actually an article about green washing, or to be more clear, green cleaning. Green cleaning may not be as controversial a subject as greenwashing, but it is certainly important and well worth some attention.
The fact is, we all live somewhere, wear things, eat off... Read More
Go With The Flow For Summer Fun
It seems like there's no shortage of activities in the summer time. Everywhere you look there are places to go and things to do. From BBQs and baseball games to water parks and wake-boarding, the options are virtually endless.
Some of the most eco-friendly enjoyment to be had is paddle powered and easy on any number of local waterways. A day of kayaking or canoeing is a perfect escape from... Read More
