Have you ever heard of vermiculture? It is quite simply, composting with worms. Composting is the practice of breaking down organic matter to create natural fertilizer. It’s great for gardening and a very sustainable practice. Vermiculture facilitates the composting using the natural decomposition characteristics of worms. It uses a worm’s natural abilities to make great fertilizer out of organic waste. Read the rest of this entry

If you are searching for a book to get your whole family involved in becoming “green”, the Eco-Friendly Families book by Helen Coronato would make a wonderful read.

Helen Coronato is a full-time mother, writer and talk show host. She also contributes articles in various parenting magazines. In her book she is encouraging whole families to become more eco-friendly and also instils in the reader the importance of a clean world. Her book has lots of practical tips, family activities and ideas on how to live and grow up green and how every member of the family can contribute whether at home, school or work and even on vacation. She shows the reader how living green can be fun for the whole family.

Chapter topics include recycling, greener driving, salvage and save, eco-redesign your house, organic gardening, healthy menu ideas, no plastic or paper bags, greener cleaning products, homemade gifts, eco-tourism and much more. Each chapter ends with a summary and checklist, which makes it easier to remember all the important points. The book also includes a green inventory plan for your home.

This book gives families valuable ideas on how to raise a family with “green” values by implementing her advice and tips.

You can buy the book on Amazon.com.

Solar box cookers are the be-all and end-all when it comes to harnessing the sun to cook food. They run solely on the sun’s rays which makes them the ideal cooking solution for many areas where electricity and fuel aren’t options. They’re also wonderful for outdoor cooking because they pose little risk of forest fire and are much lighter than hauling fuel around in your backpack. Read the rest of this entry

The Bosch Formula Electro Duo Plus HEPA Vacuum Cleaner has lots of great features. It is a good buy for people suffering from allergies or asthma, due to its low particle emission. The HEPA filtration system traps up to 99.97% of all dust and allergens in the canister unit and bag.

The Deluxe Package features an 11” power brush and a hard floor brush, ideal for people with carpets and hard flooring. The Standard Package only features the 11” power brush and is good mainly for carpets.

The 1400 Watt motor is very powerful with a strong suction. The hand-held turbo brush is ideal for cleaning upholstery. The vacuum cleaner package also includes high grade dust bags, which hold about 1 gallon of dust and dirt. The on-board accessory compartment neatly holds a crevice tool, a dusting brush and an upholstery tool.

The vacuum cleaner only weighs 12 lbs and can easily be carried using the ergonomically designed handle. It also benefits from 3 durable casters with 360° swivel for easy maneuvering. The automatic cord rewind puts the 24ft cord neatly back inside the cherry red canister without tangling. When in use, the vacuum cleaner runs quietly and moves easily around.

For more information on this product, go to Amazon.com.

Pain is a part of our life. It’s something to be grateful for, because it is your body’s natural defense against further injury. Imagine what would happen to a runner’s knee if they didn’t feel the pain of overuse or improper form? They could damage it beyond repair. It’s also normal to not want to feel this pain, and to want to reduce it or alleviate it when it occurs.

Unfortunately, NSAIDS come with a whole slew of possible harmful side effects. That’s where natural painkillers can be a great benefit, particularly if you’re dealing with an injury or chronic pain.

Let’s take a look at six natural painkillers: Read the rest of this entry