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...]
How to Keep Your Vegetables Fresher with Veggie Saver
Do your vegetables get mushy or go bad fast in your refrigerator crisper? Mine often do so I was curious to try a little bag that purports to keep them fresher longer. It’s called Veggie Saver available on Amazon. Veggies Saver is a washable bag that you can use to store your vegetables in your refrigerator’s crisper. I made a quick video to show you how it … [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 start 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 air … [Read more...]