Editors Note: This article was originally published by Jennifer Lance of Blue Living Ideas. Advocates for rainforest conservation often cite how these forests are “nature’s medicine cabinet“. With only one percent of the world’s tropical plants tested for their medicinal properties and 120 prescription drugs originating in rainforest plants already, the cure to many illnesses [...]
Neti Pot: Home Remedy for Sinus Relief
December 8, 2008 By 22 Comments
The yogic practice of nasal irrigation using a neti pot can bring swift relief from stuffy noses and sinus pressure. When I first heard of it, I was pretty skeptical. I mean, pouring salt water through your nose just sounded weird to me. And then one day I got the father of all head colds. [...]
Ritalin or Recess?
December 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Editors Note: This article was written by Jennifer Lance from Eco Child’s Play, where you can get advice for an organic, fun and chemical-free life for your kids. Reviews and suggestions for toys, education, nutritional foods and family activities. I find two trends in education alarming: the growing number of schools that eliminate recess and [...]
Organic Hearty Soup to Warm the Soul
December 2, 2008 By 3 Comments
The weather here is frightful with cold winds that blow through our warmest coats and nip at our nose making us shiver. I love having a large pot of soup on the stove for the aroma and warmth that it brings the family after sledding or shoveling. A family favorite handed down from our best [...]
There’s BPA in my Recycled Toilet Paper
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Editors Note: This article was orginially written by Jennifer Lance of Eco Child’s Play. Eco Child’s Play gives advice for an organic, fun and chemical-free life for your kids. Reviews and suggestions for toys, education, nutritional foods and family activities. It seems the bad news about BPA never ceases! From canned foods to pacifiers, this [...]
10 Natural Remedies for Kids for the Family First Aid Kit
November 25, 2008 By 7 Comments
Along with band-aids, tweezers, and bug repellent, our first aid kit has an assortment of natural remedies for common kid maladies. Some come from the kitchen and some from the natural food store, and every one of them has come through for us. 10 Natural Remedies for Kids for the Family First Aid Kit: Honey [...]
2008 Green Holiday Gift Guide
November 12, 2008 By 26 Comments
Oprah has a list of her “favorite things”and even though I’m not Oprah I still have a list of favorite things or online Christmas shopping sites that I want to share with you. The Green and Clean Mom Holiday Gift Guide has been a work in progress and I have spent hours upon hours putting [...]
