Nowadays we all know how important it is to be Eco house, and we do simple things, such as recycling rubbish, without really giving it much thought. When we look at the bigger picture, several ways can make a huge difference in helping us learn about our home environment and promoting a more eco friendly… Read more »
Looking for a greener way to send eco friendly flowers? Visit Southside blooms in Chicago for a selection of eco-friendly flowers that are mainly responsible and thoughtful. Eco-friendly flowers are growing among the green community and people who prefer organic blooms over those grown with chemicals. Flowers grown organically or sustainably are cultivated without chemicals,… Read more »
We are always looking to expand our footprint in an effort to serve more neighborhoods and reach more youth and young adults. This year we are excited as we plan to expand to three new neighborhoods! We are partnered with Providence Englewood Charter School in West Englewood to build a site to give more… Read more »
One question we get asked all the time: How do you keep your chickens warm through those rough Chicago winters?! In truth, this is actually asking the wrong question. It’s not really the cold that really concerns us in winter. The chickens are okay in the cold, but “there’s nothing madder than a wet hen.”… Read more »
I first got interested in food swaps from my sisters in Portland, OR. They are active participants in the food swap by them and sent me the most wonderful picture of stacked goodies that they scored. I didn’t know much about it at the time, only that it was some sort of bartering of homemade… Read more »
I’m not sure about you, but I can’t tell you how many times, at the end of a busy week, I look back and realize that I have completely neglected exercise. That Gillian Michaels DVD from 2010? Untouched in the DVD player. The gym membership I *meant* to get and *meant* to use…yeah…I’m still meaning… Read more »
What is toothpaste anyway and why is it so ubiquitous? For thousands of years, humans have scrubbed their teeth with various abrasive materials, most commonly in a powder. What we see in the toothpaste aisle today is a wide array of hard-to-pronounce ingredients, artificial colors and flavors (even sparkles!) and marketing schemes capitalizing on our collective cultural… Read more »
Low Cost, Low Effort Ways to Save Energy and Money Have you ever wondered if there’s truly a way to save money on your energy bills without putting forth a lot of effort? After all, buying all new, energy-efficient appliances and replacing your windows at $750 a pop may not exactly be in your budget… Read more »
Starting your own garden seed starts indoors is a great way to save money and get a head start on the growing season. It just takes a bit of equipment, space, electricity and time, but once you have your set up, you’ll be ready for many years of seed starts. Not all plants need to… Read more »
Essential Oils and How They Can Help You Essential oils are highly concentrated, organic compounds that are extracted from plants, providing the absolute essence of these plants in liquid form. Though the doses seem very small, they pack a huge punch to provide a variety of health and environmental benefits due to how concentrated the… Read more »