Yes, hair-raising movies and spooky Halloween decor might send a chill up your spine, but you should be just as frightened of some of the ingredients found in your personal care, home, and cleaning products! I know I was when…
DIY Pumpkin Walnut Body Scrub
Making pumpkin pie or have some pumpkin leftover from carving Jack-o’-lanterns? Why not reserve some pumpkin purée for making a delectable fall body scrub? It will moisturize and exfoliate your skin and it’s good enough to eat! Plus, it only…
EWG’s New Cleaning Database is Now Available!
Ever wish you had a guide that would instantly tell you if a cleaning product passes or fails in terms of its safety? Wish you could look up ingredients to see how safe and eco-friendly they are? Well, now you…
10 Smashing Reasons to Give Vodka a Shot! (No Mixed Drinks Included)
What else can you do with Vodka besides make a White Russian? Lots! Vodka has many practical household and personal care uses from all-natural beauty potions to green cleaning solutions to jewelry cleaning. Check out these 10 smashing reasons to give…
Green Cleaning News: Method Acquired by Ecover
Ecover, the well-known European green cleaning manufacturer, has acquired the San Francisco-based company Method, making it the largest green cleaning company in the world! But, don’t worry. If you’re a fan of Method’s eco-friendly, stylishly designed cleaning and personal care…
Organic Foods Aren’t More Nutritious. What?!
While perusing the produce aisle of your local grocery store, you eye a bag of organic apples which cost a couple of dollars more than the non-organic ones and wonder if you should get them in light of the recently…
Optical Brighteners: Fight the Chemical Glow!
What does hair conditioner, your favorite white t-shirt, food packaging, and laundry detergent have in common? They all could potentially contain optical brighteners! Optical brighteners are a pesky class of synthetic chemicals with negative health and environmental effects that manufacturers love adding…
DIY Organic Lavender Body Scrub for Sun-Drenched Skin
As the last days of August are upon us, it’s likely you’ve had lots of summer fun in the sun! That might mean your skin could use a good ol’ exfoliation with an all natural, organic body scrub. This is…
Well Children: Healthy Toddler Foods Means Higher IQs
Sugar snap peas, organic yogurt, apple slices, whole-grain fish crackers…These were some of my go-to favorites when it came time to pack snacks for my kids when they were toddlers. Well, now I know it was all worth it. A…
Get a Load of These Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips
Mounds of clothing is what I often see when I crack my laundry room door open. Sometimes I pretend it’s not there, close the door, and move on with other things. You see, I’m not always in the mood to…