At this point, we all are at the very least familiar with the term climate change. Even those new to the eco-movement have heard and often worried over this dangerous world trend. However, another ecological weather hazard is directly related to climate change and equally threatens our earth. Those deeply involved in the environmental issues are already very aware of global dimming; on the other hand others have yet to even hear of the term let alone understand the complications from this treacherous phenomenon. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you live in the open countryside, have a suburban backyard or access to an urban lot, you may be able to raise chickens. Although originally thought of as something to snicker and poke fun at, backyard chickens are all the rage in the natural living movement.  Not to mention the fact that commercial chickens are kept in battery cages with arsenic compounds in their feed under inhumane conditions with lacking compassion, nearly any eco-friendly omelets lover will be racing to adopt a few hens. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are anything like me, you spend a great deal of time in your kitchen. But do you really know what is in your kitchen. Over the holidays, I found spices back in the cupboard that I have no idea how long they were there. I found that I had an empty container of peppermint oil. We don’t even want to go near what I would find pushed back into the pantry.

The thing is as I have learned to cook and eat more naturally the old never got removed it just got pushed back. I didn’t want to throw stuff away, thought it was wasteful, so it has just sat there in the back waiting for the day to arrive when I would purge my kitchen.

That day is now. It is time for a natural kitchen makeover! I am starting with my spice cabinet. Read the rest of this entry »