Archive for November, 2009

Ways to Prepare Tofu

Monday, November 30th, 2009

To a new vegetarian or vegan, tofu can be intimidating. It’s unusual form causes confusion and uncertainty in the kitchen, but after you get over its appearance and texture, you will soon realize that tofu can be delicious. Tofu is made from soybeans, water and a curdling agent. It’s a source ...

Green Puppy Training

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Dogs make loyal companions, but the steps to get your dog to this point are challenging. Watching your puppy continuously pee on your favorite rug might make diapers seem like a viable option. However, these convenient items are not going to train your dog to become a gentleman or lady. ...

Eco-friendly Cold Care

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

When you’re under the weather, does a trail of sickness seem to follow you all over the house? Maybe Gatorade bottles litter your kitchen and tissues are scattered across your bedroom floor. With the threat of H1N1, the cold and flu season could be even worse this year. So how ...

What is a Composting Toilet?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Imagine having a zero-waste system for your home. This would be an ideal situation, but you’re not going to reach this dream by continuing to use your toilet. All of you waste along with gallons of fresh water gets flushed down to your local water treatment plant, which then uses ...

Giving to Charities Made Easy

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Ever feel guilty about not being able to give money to your favorite charity or local school? It’s time to put aside that guilt and search the Internet! Yes, all you have to do is surf the web! The unique search engine, GoodSearch, has made it possible for web users ...

Weight Loss Tips That Make All the Difference

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

The fall and winter weather can cause you to live a more sedentary and lazy lifestyle, but if you add more discipline to your life, you can lose weight and lessen your impact on the environment. To help you shed some pounds in an eco-friendly way, here are a few ...

The Organic Way: An E. Coli Prevention?

Monday, November 16th, 2009

The two week ban on eating spinach that occurred in 2006 might have made you wonder how can we be sure an E. coli outbreak won’t happen again?  Health officials linked the tainted spinach to nine bags packaged at Natural Selection Foods in San Juan Bautista, but the cause of ...

Get New Clothes with a Clothing Swap Party

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Every day you get up and get dressed, but recycling through your same old clothing can become boring and predictable. While your first instinct might be to shop for new clothes, you should consider hosting a clothing swap party instead. Not only is it an eco-friendly way to get clothes, ...

Beautify Your Skin and Hair with Household Products

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Beauty fanatics, listen up! The prices of quality skincare products can be outrageous, especially if you’re purchasing anti-aging potions and lotions. These items are also not always packaged in the most eco-friendly way, and they can contain various chemicals, which might make you wonder how safe they are for your ...

Natural Ways to Remove Lice

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Going back to school means more possibilities for your child to bring home colds and other germs. When lice strike your household, it can be a battle to rid your family’s hair of it. Although there are products designed to combat this problem, many of them contain pesticides. Do you ...