Sustainable Homestead: Indoor Composting
You may not have realized you could have a composting system indoors. If a lack of outdoor space has been keeping you from making your own compost, then it need not inhibit you any longer. Here are some options for making and maintaining compost in your home. The Bin You will need some kind of […]
How to Keep Your Kids Safe from Toxic Art Supplies
Because manufacturers of art supplies are not required to list ingredients on their products, it’s hard for the consumer to know what is toxic and what isn’t. The “non-toxic” label can’t necessarily be trusted. For example, certain brands of crayons labeled “non-toxic” were found to contain asbestos in 2000 (asbestos was part of the talc […]
Pets Can Keep Your Children Healthy
When your kids are begging for a dog, cat, hamster, goldfish, or to keep whatever followed them home, think before you automatically say no. Pets can actually help keep children healthy. Here are some ways how and reasons why pets can be good for your kids. Physical Health These days, there is a lot of […]
School Carpooling Tips and Innovative Ideas
Carpooling makes a lot of sense. Putting more people in fewer cars saves a great deal of time and gasoline. Carpooling is especially helpful if you have children who attend different schools or if your children attend the same social activities such as basketball or choir. Saving Time It takes a great deal of time […]
Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
Vegan chocolate cream pie is a delectable treat perfect for Valentines Day celebrations. Quick and easy to make, it’s a great last-minute dessert addition, too. Note: If you can locate a pre-prepared, vegan graham cracker crust, by all means use it! This recipe includes directions for a simple, vegan graham cracker crust you can make yourself, if you […]
Why Traditional Shower Curtains Are Often Eco-Unfriendly
There is a certain smell that fills your bathroom when you unwrap a conventional shower curtain from its package. Most of us just take that as part of the shower curtain experience. However, recent information has come out regarding the toxic nature of this smell. It seems that vinyl shower curtains contain some nasty chemicals […]
What is a LEED Rated Home?
The acronym LEED is stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a rating system by which a building’s energy efficiency and environmental impact is measured. Using a point-based system, homes and businesses are voluntarily rated for indoor air quality, energy and water use, the environmental impact of the building site, and the […]
Winter Vegetable Stew Recipes
Winter stews do not have to involve meat to be rich and warming. Look for local produce if possible. Root vegetables (onions, turnips, parsnips, rutabagas) are good choices. Cabbage, sweet potatoes, winter squash, carrots, and various greens like kale are in season in winter. Here are some recipes for healthful, satisfying winter vegetable stews using […]
How to Make Easy Bird Feeders
It is really quite simple to make bird feeders for the wild birds in your area. Some commercial bird feeders are very expensive, but making your own is easy and economical. Use these ideas to create a bird feeder in your backyard today! 1. Use hollow citrus skins to make bird feeders. After eating an […]
How to Design a Peaceful Environment in your Child’s Bedroom
Children deal with many stressors throughout the day, so it’s ideal to create a serene environment to relax in, allowing them a safe haven to study, play, and fall asleep readily. In order to create a peaceful bedroom for your child, there are several elements you need to take into consideration. Here are some tips on how to make […]
When It Is Time to Remodel Your Kitchen – Think Green
There are all kinds of reasons why people remodel their kitchens – some want an updated look; some want more efficient, reliable appliances; still others want more storage or counter space. Whatever your reasons are for remodeling, thinking green can contribute to your efforts. Here are some of the main aspects of your kitchen, and […]
Allergy-Reducing Home Decoration Ideas
If anyone in your family suffers from allergies, you may feel overwhelmed at all the allergens around. Don’t stress! You can reduce the number and prevalence of allergens in your home by doing some strategic redecorating. Use these simple decor ideas to reduce the allergens in your home: Take Up the Carpet The wall-to-wall carpet […]