http://www.hippiepower.com Information about our environment, sustainable living, healthy eating, wellness, organic gardening, simple living, hemp, natural parenting, yoga, essential oils, beeswax candles and so much more Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:48:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Recently there are been a recall on plastic bottles. Plastic needs to be used wisely and with caution, and should only be used when you are unable to use anything else. Environmentally plastic is becoming a very hazardous thing. Plastics are made from petroleum, and a non-renewable resource extracted and ... http://www.hippiepower.com/life-without-plastic/ Its time to focus on lifestyle  changes, some adjustments in our daily activities in life. These small changes can make a huge impact in Global Warming. There are many ways of reducing household waste. Less toxic household cleaners, green gardening techniques and pet products. There are tips from engineers, chemists, ... http://www.hippiepower.com/50-simple-tips-from-a-year-of-living-the-green-life/ I have a zoo living in my house. From dogs, to cats, to birds, to guinea pigs, and children. Our carpets hold a lot of dirt that we cannot even see. I guess that is another reason why so many people have allergies. It is so important the air in ... http://www.hippiepower.com/clean-your-carpet-without-chemicals/ I know your sitting there thinking, oh no, not Cod Liver Oil. That stuff tastes horrible. Well our grandmothers and great grandmothers knew what they were doing all those years ago. We all have good intentions trying to eat well, and make sure our bodies get the right vitamins. If ... http://www.hippiepower.com/cod-liver-oil/ There are many benefits of Meditation. Physical, Metal,  Emotional, and Spiritual. Anyone can meditate. Finding the time in your day will be the hardest part, and keeping your focus on the here and now. Not the past, and not the present. I have found that mediation has brought more peace ... http://www.hippiepower.com/meditation-and-mala-beads/ It's that time of year again, when we try to get our head wrapped around the changes in our life that need to be made. But we do not just need to think about the changes that we need to make for ourselves, but the changes we need to make ... http://www.hippiepower.com/fitter-you-planet-via-earth-control/