What Potato Would You Like to Eat?
A kid’s science project highlights the importance of eating organic food. What is happening to our food without our knowledge is simply appalling. We also love the idea of educating kids on the importance of natural living. Check out this video and see just what we mean!
Apple Juice or Arsenic Juice?
As some of you might have already heard from Dr. Oz, there have been suspicions of high levels of arsenic (and lead) in fruit juice – especially apply. Unfortunately, (released recently from ABC news, link below) these suspicions have been confirmed. Trace levels of naturally-occurring arsenic is safe, however we are not discussing trace levels [...]
Air Quality & Pollution
Having a natural home means thinking about the air quality. Adding air filtration systems does not reach the heart of the problem. To begin people need to stop bringing in the things that create poor air quality. Sadly, many products in our homes omit volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) resulting in air quality inside our homes [...]
Sacred Lotus’ 10 Tips for an Eco-Friendy Holiday Season
Sacred Lotus has come up with 10 tips for a greener holiday season. Check it out [here]. Our favourite tip? “Buy items and gifts made of less plastic, especially for kids. Many children’s toys are made with plastic and other toxic materials. Try looking for non-toxic items, like bees-wax crayons or lead-free toys. Better for [...]
Making Applesauce with Kristin Urdiales
This post is was sent to NaturalMommy by Kristin Urdiales of Nature Had it First. Two years ago when my son Keenan was five, I took him to pick apples at a friend’s orchard. Our little apple-picking outing was a bit of an afterthought and we were late in the season, so all the best [...]
Nothing Is New
In the Greenpeace Living Guide, it is revealed that “nothing is new”. What does that mean? It means that when we purchase items, whatever it may be, it comes from somewhere and “products are trailing strands of the most urgent narratives on the planet today: neo-liberal economic globalization, colonialism, ancient forest destruction, toxic pollution, climate [...]
Make Your Own Non-Toxic Hand Sanitizer
Recipe for an organic, non-toxic hand sanitizer that is made with water, veggie glycerin and vodka (option to eliminate vodka when making it for kids). It is safe, anti-bacterial and affordable! This is a healthier alternative to commercial hand-sanitizers that are often full of all sorts of harsh chemicals that we don’t want in our [...]
Pillow Love
It is scary to discover what is lurking in our pillows. The standard pillow is made with synthetic down or poly-fill and is full of chemicals, like fire retardants and off-gas. When buying a pillow, especially for your child consider eco-friendly materials. Pillows can be filled with organic cotton, wool, real down or even kapok [...]
