How To Choose Non-Toxic Paint and Wallpaper

Many homeowners love do-it-yourself home projects, but are the products we use such as paint and wallpaper, non-toxic and safe? We all want our homes to be free of cancer-causing toxins, especially when it comes to the decor we choose. Not only is it important for adults, it is … [Read more...]

Toss Those Harmful Dryer Sheets in the Trash

Did you realize that while you're trying to make your family's clothes snuggly-soft and static-free you may be doing more harm than good? It's true: many commercial dryer sheets are loaded with chemicals and fragrances that can be absorbed into the skin and have nasty side … [Read more...]

Cutting Energy Use (and Costs) in the Real World

Today the POWER bill arrived. (Can you hear the spooky music in the background... maybe something like the Twilight Zone theme.) This was the largest power bill our household has EVER had. Hubs was screeching "Why?", "Oh, would someone just tell me WHY?". I'm not sure I know … [Read more...]

Cheating My Way Through Parties

I love to entertain. Who doesn't love a party? I'm having an Inauguration Watching party at my house next week. I planned on ten attending because everyone is so busy and whatnot, right? Wrong. Everyone is going to work late. Everyone will be here. Everyone will be … [Read more...]

Green Baby Care Products from EcoStoreUSA

Ecostore was founded in New Zealand on the ideal of "No Nasty Chemicals". This idea appeals to many green parents who want the best for their families and their homes without worrying about dangerous chemicals lurking in the simplest of products. According to Poison Control … [Read more...]