Having a lawn in your yard has many benefits. The green grass is beautiful to look at and kids and dogs love playing on a lawn. Unfortunately, traditional lawns require massive amounts of chemicals to keep them properly maintained. In addition, they take large amounts of water to keep them lush and green. Gas-driven mowers …
Easter is such a delightful time of year. The kids have fun searching for colored eggs and receiving baskets filled with treats and goodies. However, many traditional Easter baskets are filled with toxic plastic grass, sugary candies, and eggs that are dyed with dangerous food colorings. Surprise your children this Easter with a pretty basket …
Ah, spring is in the air! The sun is shining, the trees, flowers, and grasses are blooming and all you want to do is get outside and enjoy the perfect days. But then – you start sneezing, wheezing, coughing, have a runny nose, itchy eyes – and you realize it is allergy season! If you …
Not only is mold ugly and unsightly to look at, but it can also be dangerous to your health. Mold loves to grow in warm damp environments and once it is established, it can wreak havoc on your home and your health. Let’s take a look at what black mold is, ways to prevent it growing …
As we strive to live healthier and more toxin-free lives, we may forget about dangers in products or services that we regularly use. We may not want to accept the fact or give up on convenient services that may be harmful to your health and the environment, but the reality is, that many of these …
As parents, we want nothing but the best for our children. Unfortunately, some toy manufacturers want nothing but our money Your child could be playing with toxic toys. There are over 80,000 chemicals on the market today, most of which have not been tested for safety. A study by the Ecology Center found that 1/3 …
Dear Future Mama, Congratulations! You are about to embark on one of life’s greatest adventures. Before you fill out your registry and plan every detail of your little one’s picture-perfect nursery, you should know about a few toxic imposters lingering inside many products marketed for your precious baby. The #1 Non-Toxic Nursery Imposter: VOCs (Volatile …
We’ve all seen the “BPA Free” stickers adorning plastic water bottles. You may have thought that sticker meant the product was safe and that was the end of the war against plastic. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. “BPA Free” in no way equals safe and it’s not just the water bottles you have to worry …