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A lot of families are switching to an organic-only diet. Organic food is healthier because it doesn’t contain preservatives or chemicals. However, it is not cheap to eat organically; families that do not have the income to support an organic diet are less able to make these dietary changes. If you would like to try [...]
By Rachel Bertsche for Green Goes Simple Choose Gas over Charcoal Natural gas and propane grills are more energy-efficient and leave less waste behind than does a charcoal grill. Charcoal grills actually release more carbon monoxide and other harsh chemicals into the air than any other fuel source. Use Reusables Your best environmental bet is [...]
Excerpt from Dustin Maher’s Fit Moms for Life: How to Have Endless Energy to Outplay your Kids ~ Chapter 5 Fuel as Food. We will be doing a full review of this book and have a great giveaway next month! Read Part 1 here. Read Part 2 here. 11. Don’t eat grains after 4 p.m. As [...]
What are super foods? They seem to be a popular topic on many talk shows, health shows and health and fitness programs. Super foods are vegetables, fruits, grains, meats and spices and herbs that we consume that are packed with nutrients vital to our health. While everyone probably eats some of these super foods, I [...]
By Lynda Fassa for Green Goes Simple There are many fun things to do in the backyard with the kids: picnicking, jumping through the sprinkler and playing catch-and-release firefly competitions, to name a few. But the most memorable — and possibly the best brain-builder — is gardening. Scientists and pediatricians have learned that kids who [...]
Excerpt from Dustin Maher’s Fit Moms for Life: How to Have Endless Energy to Outplay your Kids ~ Chapter 5 Fuel as Food. We will be doing a full review of this book and have a great giveaway next month! Here are the 16 rules that I believe are the cornerstone of what you should [...]
According to an article in the New York Times, the general population that are taking multivitamins are consuming far more vitamins and minerals than are needed by the human body. Karen Miller-Kovach, chief scientist for Weight Watchers International said that ”It is virtually impossible to find an adult multivitamin and mineral supplement that is only 100 percent [...]
By Andrea Kasprzak for Green Goes Simple You’ve taken some huge green steps, but how does your green knowledge measure up? Take our quiz to gauge your Green IQ and pick up some conservation cues along the way! 1. Not all household appliances use the same amount of energy. Which one guzzles the most? Blow-dryer [...]
By Amy Levin-Epstein for Green Goes Simple This February 14th, you may be tempted to spend some serious dough on your darlings. According to a National Retail Federation survey, the average shopper is expected to spend $116 this Valentine’s Day — an 11-percent increase from last year! You can go easier on your savings and [...]
By Cynthia Ramnarace for Green Goes Simple When I was a child, my sister and I treated piles of torn Christmas wrapping paper as if they were freshly fallen leaves — running through them, jumping on them and then helping to throw them in the trash. (Yes, I’m old enough to remember the days before [...]
I know that reusing is a key component of the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle): I’ve turned my old jelly jars into coin collectors, my ripped jeans into stylish summer shorts, and my tired T-shirts into rags for household cleaning. But what about a plastic laundry-detergent bottle? Could something so basic have a useful second [...]
By Amy Levin-Epstein for Green Goes Simple Ready to make some eco-friendly changes, but not sure where to begin? Start with the things you do each day: chores! Yes, even small shifts in your daily cleaning routines can have positive effects on the planet — no extra elbow grease required. “People have a sense that [...]
It’s interesting ever since we became a “green” family the comments that we receive – and yet the crazy misconceptions that people have. When I mention that we try to be as green as we can – I am undoubtedly looked at as a mom who is holistic and practices attachment parenting. Please know that [...]
By Lynda Fassa for Green Goes Simple I love this time of year. Besides hustling for the school bus in the morning and the magic of birthdays for two of my kids, autumn in the Northeast brings the gorgeous spectrum of turning leaves and the appeal of crisp fresh apples. But most exciting of all [...]
By Alison Baenen for Green Goes Simple It’s easy to forget that the components of the classic sustainability slogan “reduce, reuse, recycle” are actually listed in order of importance. Recycling is undeniably significant, but reducing and reusing — using less and using something again — have a greater impact. Enter “upcycling.” It may sound like [...]
By Amy Levin-Epstein for Green Goes Simple Babies are cute, but — I’m sorry to say — they’re hardly green. These tiny little humans need a whole lot of stuff! “Between the diapers and the plastic bottles, and the packaging it all comes in, there is a lot of waste,” says green parenting expert Dr. [...]
It’s October – My favorite time of year! Coming off one of the hottest summers in Texas history, you better believe that the cooler temperatures (well – low 90′s) is a nice reprieve from the 70+ days of 100 degree temperatures. Although we don’t get the nice change of colors in the leaves like other [...]
By Elizabeth Barker for Green Goes Simple With just a little eco-savvy, creating a greener home can be a breeze for busy moms. Here, Terra Wellington, author of The Mom’s Guide to Growing Your Family Green, shares seven simple solutions for planet-friendly living. In the daytime, leave the lights off and let the sunshine brighten [...]
In this third post on stewardship, I want to talk about our responsibilities to the earth. Remember the definition of stewardship? The conducting, managing or caring of something, especially the careful management of something entrusted into one’s care. The earth is ours. It belongs to all people and has been given to us for the [...]
By Marisa Belger for Green Goes Simple Look for Natural Playthings Babies put everything in their mouths, especially their playthings. Toys made from plastic can sometimes contain not-so-healthy chemicals. To stay safe, skip gear made with PVC and choose toys made from natural materials like wood or bamboo. Photo: @iStockphoto.com/trait2lumiere Go With Glass Bottles When [...]
By Marisa Belger for Green Goes Simple Choose a Safer Paint Got a room in need of a perk-up? Trade pale walls for bright hues, like canary yellow. Choose a paint labeled low-VOC (volatile organic compounds). Conventional paint has a number of VOCs, which are carbon-containing substances that vaporize into the air and cause indoor pollution. Revise Your [...]
By Marisa Belger for Green Goes Simple The kitchen may be the most popular room in the house, but the bedroom is where you clock the most time. Human beings dedicate one third of their lives to sleeping. With good reason: Sleeping refreshes the body and mind, recharging you for the next day. And while [...]
By: Melanie – Author of Going Green with Noah (This article is adapted from the July 2010 Consumer Reports magazine.) Mosquitos and ticks can spread serious diseases such as Lyme disease, human babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But fortunately several products tested by Consumer Reports actually can provide real protection and have safe ingredients if carefully [...]
Article shared by Melanie of Going Green with Noah Article written and published by Healthy Baby, Healthy Child! During the Dog Days of summer, many people’s first instinct is to crank up the air conditioning. While that may be necessary during extreme heat, try other alternatives first. Air conditioning can be a total energy hog. Here’s [...]
By: Melanie – Author of Going Green with Noah Manuka honey has great antiseptic qualities. Try using it to clean and soothe minor cuts, burns and grazes without the need for harsh chemical creams. Manuka Honey is a premium, mono-floral honey which is produced by bees that gather nectar from the flowers that grow on the [...]
By Melanie Melugin Author of Going Green with Noah We eat organic fruits and veggies…well, as much as we can. There are times that we buy non-organic on the fruits that are not part of the Dirty Dozen. Whatever the case, the fruit comes home from the grocery store and into our fruit basket. If [...]
By: Melanie – Author of Going Green with Noah It is HOT outside, especially here in Dallas! Reaching temperatures upwards of 103 degrees, it is miserable outside. This has actually been a great time to be on bedrest! Unfortunately, though, the heat comes with a price tag! The average U.S. household spends about $1,900 a year [...]
By Marisa Belger for Green Goes Simple As a busy, penny-wise, green-minded mama, I’m on an ever-present mission to find new uses for things that may otherwise end up as trash. Faced with a growing pile of paperless rolls left over from paper towels and toilet tissue, used dryer sheets, and empty laundry-detergent bottles, I [...]
This weekend is the celebration of the Independence Day of the United States of America. Celebrations are planned with family and friends and you wonder, how can I make it just a little more environmentally friendly? Here are some quick tips: Have a Daytime Party It’s a simple concept, but one that many don’t [...]
Summer is here and you either have kids that are not yet in school…..or kids that are out of school. Trying to find great eco friendly activities for them to do? Here are some ideas for a wide variety of ages of children. Make a Homemade Bird Feeder Once you finish your milk, whether it [...]
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