Free of Toxins AVOID the following; VOC paints, off-gassing from synthetic carpets, under padding, adhesives, glue, pressed wood cabinets, formaldehyde in particle board and interior plywood, masonite, combustion appliances (gas stoves, oil furnaces), basement mold….. Build with all natural materials Straw, hemp, earth, cob, plaster, wood, cork, bamboo, glass, ceramic, metal, stone, organic cotton, [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...A green kitchen should include good natural lighting for improved visibility, good ventilation to clear the air of vapors and indoor air toxins, low-toxicity surfaces and finishes, environmentally responsible materials, energy and water efficient appliances, and surfaces that are easily cleanable, durable, and, of course, aesthetically pleasing. As much as possible, locate work surfaces near operable [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Many people are aware of and have readily supported themselves with many natural, holistic, methods to heal the body through supplements, herbs, homeopathy, alternative therapies and/or with energy medicine techniques. But what about the physical space that you live in? Are you aware of how your environment can affect your health as well?? Everything [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...There are 4 waves or aspects that I feel encompasses the exciting & pioneering field of green sustainable building. The first wave is where most people are aware of sustainable design as an aspect of saving energy. The second wave is where more people are understanding that there is also an aspect of how design [...]
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We continue to move through the shifts of these intensely auspicious times. December 2012′s energetic shift prophesied as the end of the world, was in truth the beginning point of a collective shift of consciousness. The old order is collapsing all around us. As we are all inter-connected collectively, we are all affected by this growing chaos on some [...]
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Backyard chickens are my first endeavor at owning livestock! What a delight! We have 4 chickens and they are better to watch and enjoy than TV! Chickens require about 10 min a day in the morning to replenish & check food and water as well as gather the eggs, a quick check at night and [...]
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