April is the month the United States honors the Earth. We celebrate Earth Day, National Garden Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, and National Wildlife Week. It makes sense because it’s also the midst of Spring when flowers bloom, birds sing, and nature brings new life to the world. It’s also a good time to be conscious of how we treat the Earth we live on by doing things … [Read more...]
These Eco-Friendly Home Products Help Us All Live Better
I was recently introduced to several innovative household products at expos I attended this year and wanted to highlight them because they are eco-friendly and truly make life easier and safer. As Baby Boomers, we think we have all we need regarding how we clean or manage our homes but it’s always a good idea to become enlightened on what’s new in the marketplace. Change … [Read more...]
Pick Up Trash to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
Earth Day is April 22, but it is also celebrated the entire month. It was first held over 50 years ago in 1970. One way to honor it is to simply pick up trash when you see it lying on the ground. I don’t know what goes through people’s minds when they thoughtlessly toss garbage without a care in the world. I saw a woman the other day who chucked her plastic water bottle into … [Read more...]
How to Improve Indoor Air Pollution to Boost Your Wellness
Considering how much of our lives we spend inside, it’s time we started talking about indoor air pollution. Especially during the winter months when folks hunker down, air purification is one of the best things you can do for your home. It's particularly important to find easy, natural solutions to make the air you’re breathing healthy and fresh. Not only are chemical-free … [Read more...]
Why Maintaining Good Air Quality Is Key For Your Health
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that in many American homes, the indoor air quality is two to five times worse than it is outside - which is a worry to home dwellers, especially those who spend the most time indoors (including retirees and babies). A study published in the Journal of Thoracic Disease found that seniors are particularly susceptible … [Read more...]