The Organic Consumer’s Association: Food Safety Bill HR 2749 is Not Enough

With Swine flu, E-coli outbreaks, and the discussion of school-wide closings and massive vaccinations this fall, I've been thinking about the new food safety bill, HR 2749. I found this interesting article about the Organic Consumer’s Association. While the OCA recognized that … [Read more...]

Eco-Friendly Photo Printing From Lifephoto

Most of my photos get stored on the computer, on flash drives and DVDs. I sometimes get creative and make some photo books or do a little digital scrapbooking. However the grandparents always want photos...and they aren't as digital savvy as some other family members. Email about … [Read more...]

Cleaning Green with Eco Mist Solutions Carpet and Upholstery Spray

If you have kids you probably have stains...all over the place. Or maybe my kids are just extremely messy. Part of that is my fault for buying a light colored silver/cream sofa and love seat. But my carpet is dark colored and that gets stained too. I have well water which … [Read more...]

Which Eco-Insect Repellent Works the Best?

I've had the chance to try out several eco-friendly insect repellents over the past month or so and I am rather impressed. Almost all of them seem to work pretty good under normal conditions. Some smell better than others, some seem to work longer and harder than others, and some … [Read more...]

Enviromental Friendly Landscaping

We recently moved into a new home where landscaping needs to be done--and soon to meet HOA guidelines. However, I am completely lost and confused with all the options and don't know the best decision. Whatever we do choose it needs to meet these guidelines: 1. Be safe for my … [Read more...]