Many people are coming to accept that butter is a health food, but some of us may still be tempted to purchase non-organic butter because it’s less expensive. Because organic butter is free from antibiotics, GMOs and pesticides, it’s a much better choice than conventional butter, margarine or other substitutes, regardless of price. Tempted to […]
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Awesome Invention: A Picture Book You Can Plant!
While books are a treasured keepsake, and are nearly infinitely reusable, the fact is that many of our books end up collecting dust in the attic. As we accumulate more books, lose interest in the stories we’ve re-read, or simply grow out of our old picture books, they often get tossed to the wayside. This […]
10 Toxic Things to Get Out of Your Home Now
In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, it’s not just food and personal care products that must be carefully vetted. Household and work environments can also be laden with dangerous chemicals and toxins. New and old items each come with their own risks. An older home or car may still contain chemicals that were found […]
Easy Environmental Win? Eat the ‘Ugly’ Fruits and Veggies
One hundred and sixty-five billion. What do you think this figure represents? As crazy as it sounds, this figure represents the total amount of money that wasted food costs Americans each year. Twenty percent of the food produced in this country never even makes it to grocery stores. Clearly something needs to change. Here’s what […]




