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Simple Tips to Start Your Own Green Living Composting Center

Recycling your waste into organic soil may seem a daunting task if you are just starting out, but it is a natural process that has been occurring in our environment since time began. Whether you live in an urban setting or on some acreage, we can each lessen the impact on our landfills by establishing our own composting center to handle our kitchen waste and grass clippings. Read More

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Green Living Tips: What NOT to bring to the Beach

Sometimes we are so focused on what to bring to the beach that we forget what we shouldn’t bring! Read More

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4 Uncommon Rules for Green Kids Nutrition

Remember those days when you would look at the kid sitting across the cafeteria table from you eating a snack pack and you would scrounge around your lunch bag looking for something to trade so you could enjoy the delicious snack pack? Well, your kids are doing the same thing. Read More


Tips for Ensuring Green Travel

How many times have you seen on a travel website some hotel, flight or excursion claiming to be healthy and good for the environment with absolutely nothing substantial backing that up? Read More

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Eco-Lifestyle: Innovative ways to reuse regular household items!

With the recession leaving ever-so-slowly, and the increasing concerns about the environment, many families are turning to living an eco-lifestyle. A large number of families want to turn to a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, but don’t know how to. Read More

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Planting your Vegetable Garden This Spring

Can you feel it? Spring has finally arrived! Take out those light-weight sweaters and hose off your garden supplies – it’s time to start your vegetable garden! Read More

5 Green Living Diets for the Family

Most people cringe at the word diet, but no matter if you’re a mom-on-the-go or a senior trying to make the world a little better for your grandkids, these five (and a half) eco-friendly diets will help not only your waistline go down, but your carbon footprint as well. Read More

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Afford the Green Living Style!

Becoming eco-friendly in the world today is gaining in popularity in every age group. Making the choice to buy organic and bio-friendly products can be costly, which is not always an easy option for families on a tight budget. Be the hero, and show your family and neighbors how to be Earth conscious with these green living tips. Read More

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Buy organic food – Fast food style

We all know that buying organic food can prove to be challenging at times, especially when you are on the go or on a tight budget. It’s tough to eat healthy when on every corner there is a fast food restaurant. Read More

Foods to Put Kids Asleep… Or Keep them Awake!

Getting your children to bed on time is always a challenge. However, did you know that the foods you might be feeding them could be preventing them from falling asleep? Read More

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5 Ways to Save Energy in an Eco Lifestyle

Here are some ways in which to save energy while living an eco lifestyle and NOT want to pull your hair out. Read More

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5 Eco Friendly Tips to Saving Time and Money

Everyone is looking to save a buck or two these days… but saving some time wouldn’t be too bad either. Green living while keeping up with your family can be a challenge, but here are 5 eco friendly living tips that will shave off a few dollars – and a few hours – from your hectic life. Read More

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Keep Your Pets Home Chemical Free by Using these 5 Tips

Our pets are just as part of the family as anyone else. Parents and kids want to keep them happy and healthy and watch them grow. They offer companionship for our children and offer an added sense of security at night. However, during the holiday months especially, pets can be introduced to harmful chemicals and substances that can seriously injure them. Read More