Salt Water Instead of Chlorine In Our Pools (No Ratings Yet)  Loading ...
The traditional way to clean our pools is with chlorine. It cleans the water, keeps it clear and helps keep algae away. There are many of us though that get sore blood shot eyes, and skin irritations from swimming in the chlorinated swimming pools. Our children ingest the water by accident while swimming or just for fun when they are playing water games. Chlorine is toxic. These things aside, the... Natural Remedies And Treatments For Allergies (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
When allergies strike, most allergy sufferers head to the drugstore where they purchase an antihistamine. They take it, and soon their symptoms begin to subside. They’re all set until the next outburst. Over-the-counter antihistamines are effective but unfortunately, taking them often causes unpleasant side effects such as drowsiness and a feeling of lethargy. If you’re tired of feeling tired when... The Power of Earth Worms (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Worms help plant matter to decompose. They help make rich fertilizer, and improve the soil. Tiny little worms do all of this. Using the soil that worms have been in, help increase the rate of growth in Tomato plants, Pepper Plants, Marigolds and others. Most of us already have worms in our gardens, but there are other ways to make sure your soil is just how you want it. It can take some time, to get... Ten Easy Ways to Reduce Your Ecological Footprint. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
How can we make a difference??? When you go to the grocery store, instead of plastic bags, purchase some of those plastic bins, or cloth bags work great too! It is pretty wild how much plastic and paper is being used just at the grocery store alone. The clothes dryer. We all use them. They are fast, and hanging our clothes on a drying rack just seems like to much work to most of us. If possible it... Are Your Personal and Household Products Safe? (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Many of us out there feel drawn in my commercials, and adds that we see for Personal and Household Products. The colorful boxes, the flashy commercials, the beautiful people we see using these things. But have we really sat back to take a look at how these things can be affecting our health and our families health? We go to clean our bathrooms, kitchens, etc. and we pull out the Pin Sol, cause we think... The Facts: Cloth Versus “Disposable” Diapers. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Environmentally, it is the best thing to do for our earth, and personally, having cotton on my babies skin, rather then disposable material, was one of the best decisions I ever made, next to nursing. I must confess though, I did use disposables when I travelled, and at night when I put them to bed. If all of us used cloth diapers, during the day, then I really think it could make a huge impact on... Sunflowers And Your Garden (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Have you ever wondered if what you know about Sunflowers And Your Garden is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on Sunflowers And Your Garden. Sunflowers are certainly stars of the gardening world. It is hard to miss the beauty of sunflowers standing tall, either on their own or edging a bed of more traditional flowers. Few who have seen these stunning... Using Plants To Make Us Happier (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
If we fill our time taking care of plants we can get rid of stress, it is a scientifically proved thing. Taking care of our green friends (the ones with leaves not Aliens!) we will discover new hidden sides of our personality and will get to know better how to love and care for others, firstly because a plant that we won’t care for will die for sure. Accepting a plant we are assuming a new responsibility,... Are YOU an Eco-Friendly Traveler? (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Scientists have spoken: Mankind is destroying the planet. It seems simple enough to cut carbon emissions while we are at home, but what about vacations or business trips? You can be kind to the environment even while you travel.Here are some tips that will steer you in the right direction. * Plan and Prepare Well in Advance of Your Travel Dates 1. Forego paper tickets and book electronically via telephone... Recycle Your Old Computers. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
There is less space now to dump or hide e-waste in Ontario. Canadians are becoming more aware of the toxic nature of computer equipment and electronics. There has been changes in legislation both here in Ontario and in the State of Michigan, which prohibits were garbage and be shipped or thrown away. Canadians threw out almost 375 million pounds of electronic waste in 2005, and only 25 percent of that... Attracting backyard birds and butterflies for bird watching. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
It’s that time of year when we start hearing the birds singing early in the morning. A true sign of spring. With lots of different kinds of birds to watch, it sure would be nice to have some of them in your backyard. There are a few things to know before you start attracting these wild birds. Landscaping with food sources in mind, providing safe food, the plant layout for attracting birds for... Earth Day! Change is coming, but when? (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Earth day is this Sunday April 22nd. With so many ways to make a difference and so many ways things can be changed, if we all just put our hearts and heads together, this planet of ours could have a chance. But everyday should be treated as Earth Day. Our Plant Earth does not take a break. It does not go on vacation. It needs our help, before it’s too late. With more proof and signs of what will... Benefits of Trees (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
It’s easy to take advantage of trees. Like the shade they give, that sound you get when the wind blows through the branches, so relaxing. They are the homes of many animals, and trees absorb harmful chemicals like carbon monoxide and in turn give off oxygen. The fruit that some trees bear for us. Artists are inspired by them, and swinging from one of their strong branches on a tire swing. There... Conserve Fuel, Save Money & Help the Environment – Gas, Diesel or Hybrid. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
It is so great to see these new Hybrids coming out more now. And to know there are options when we buy our next new car, and taking care of our environment at the same time. If money is an issue, and Hybrids just seem to costly at this point and time, you can always get a car that runs on Diesel. They get better millage, and offer a greater torque. It’s great to be able to do whatever we can... Be Waterwise This Summer (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
How can we take care of our gardens and use less water? This article I found has information on organic matter and how beneficial it is to the soil. Organic matter is like a sponge. It can be made up of anything you have raked up. Vegetable peelings, anything that has decomposed to the point of becoming crumbly and brown. It is not good though to add undigested organic matter directly to the soil.... |
