This is Day 127 of the Green in 365 series! By Kim from The Soulicious Life I hate to waste, I love to garden, and yet I only started composting last spring. I can't honestly say what took me so long to join the revolution, but now that I'm on board, I'm hooked! It's easier than you might think, and with the abundance of fruit and vegetable scraps hitting your kitchen these days, there is no better time to start. Composting is a completely natural process in which organic … [Read more...]
Choosing Natural Deodorant That Works!
This is Day 100 of the Green in 365 series! Woo-hoo! By Kim from The Soulicious Life Something stinks! As far as modern-day society has come with scientific developments, many bath and beauty products in the U.S. are still decades behind. This includes antiperspirants and deodorants. They were developed to prevent stink, but the irony is that many common ingredients in these products – some of which you cannot pronounce – are just plain toxic. They can contribute to serious health … [Read more...]
DIY All-Natural Egg Dyes {Green in 365: Spring}
This is Day 71 of the Green in 365 series! By Kim Daly of The Soulicious Life Coloring eggs is a spring tradition across this country, both for those who celebrate Easter and for those of us who celebrate "Happy Spring." Though I've never been a fan of hard-boiled eggs myself (I leave those to SoulDaddy to eat), I am a huge fan of the family time and creativity it inspires. Unfortunately, conventional food dyes and artificial colorings pose a number of hazards. They have … [Read more...]
Using Cloth Napkins and Towels {Green in 365: The Kitchen}
This is Day 44 of the Green in 365 series! By Kim from The Soulicious Life Paper napkins and towels are a staple in many kitchens. They are all we had in my New England colonial growing up, and I'm not alone. A 2007 study shows the consumption of paper towels and other tissue products is highest in the United States at approximately 52 pounds per capita. That’s 17 pounds higher than in Europe and more than 500 times higher than in Latin America. While the one-time use of … [Read more...]
