I just read an article yesterday that outlines the horrors and travesty of our current animal food product production system in this country. The article claims that vegetarianism is the answer to all of this. I am not at all convinced. I am not a vegetarian. I think this surprises many people because vegetarianism seems to be touted in recent years as the most "natural" way to eat. It surprises them even further to learn that I did in fact used to be a vegetarian (although not a vegan) but … [Read more...]
A Green Home is Important
I was reminded just today about why it is so important to clean your home with natural products. My mom decided to clean house for me since I have been sick. Well, she used some chemicals in the toilet and left them there to sit for awhile. My 6 year old did not know there were chemicals at work in the toilet and he sat down to use it. Well, within minutes I heard throwing up, coughing, and gagging. I ran in to see what was up and the noxious smell of the chemicals was overpowering. I quickly … [Read more...]
Mice and Mint
Did you know that peppermint is a natural mice repellent? Mice are repelled by the scent of Peppermint Essential Oil offering a safe and humane way to get rid of mice! To use this natural mice deterrent just put a few drops of essential oil on cotton balls and put them in various places around the house. Get aggressive in areas where you have seen mice. You can also apply directly in some areas or make a water/essential oil spray. As long as the scent remains then mice should stay away. It is … [Read more...]
A Gorgeous Necklace
I mentioned a few weeks back about the lovely necklaces from Monsoon Artisans. Well, I just wanted to add that I have received mine and it is oh so lovely. I had it inscribed with my favorite quote from JRR Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings. "Not all who wander are lost." There is still time to win one of these treasures for yourself! Monsoon Artisans is holding a family tree contest and they are giving away 5 custom necklaces. To enter just submit a statement of 200 words or less about … [Read more...]
Hurray for Ben and Jerry's
After months of discussion with the HSUS (The Humane Society of the United States) and weeks of hearing from concerned individuals like yourself, Ben & Jerry's has declared that it will adopt an exclusively cage-free egg policy for the eggs it uses in its ice cream. This decision will improve the welfare of tens of thousands of animals annually. As you know, Ben & Jerry's is putting the chicken before the egg and making a dramatic improvement in its animal welfare policies. By committing to … [Read more...]
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