Category: Green & Healthy Living
March 23, 2012 by Laura and Alison
One More Reason to Go Green
Healthy Living is Green Living We know that green living is better for our planet and can even save us some money, but it’s also good for our health. Choosing to be energy efficient, to recycle and use organic, natural products is not simply an earth-friendly lifestyle choice, it’s also often associated with living a healthy life. Here are a few examples of how green thinking can also mean healthy everyday living. All Natural...
March 8, 2012 by Laura and Alison
A Healthy, Earth-Friendly Transformation
We had so much fun putting together the before and after pictures of Laura’s new home in the mountains, we decided it would be fun to share all of our before and after pictures from our healthy, green renovation of Laura’s old home in Los Angeles. The after photos you may recognize as our renovation was featured in one of our favorite magazines, Traditional Home, which we’ve mentioned in other blogs. But this is the...
December 13, 2011 by Laura and Alison
Dreaming of a Green Christmas: An Earth-Friendly Holiday Season
Nine healthy, eco-friendly choices you can make this holiday season. Your family, and the planet, will thank you! 1) Try wrapping presents with recycled paper or choose boxes and cloth gift bags, which can be used again for years to come. Recycled wrapping paper is now available at many stores. A few of our favorites include Greenfield Paper Company and Fish Lips Design. For cloth gift bags, Laura’s favorite, try Lucky Crow or Viva Terra’s...
August 25, 2011 by Alison
Happy Pets, Happy Home
We wanted to write a blog and offer tips that celebrate some very important members of our family—our pets. My sister and her family just got their first dog—a sweet, handsome labradoodle named Hulen that they rescued from a shelter. Although Laura is still adjusting to muddy paw prints on her clean floors, she, her husband and her boys are thrilled to have Hulen join their family. My dog, Winnie, has been with me for...
June 30, 2011 by Laura
Celebrating with Natural Sweets: The Summer Edition
My sister and I grew up with big holiday celebrations. Both our parents really enjoyed making a fuss out of the holidays by decorating the house and cooking big meals. Part of the magic of these celebrations was the abundance of sweets—ice cream and popsicles on the Fourth of July, candy canes in Christmas stockings, chocolate eggs and jelly beans in Easter baskets and of course as much candy as we could carry at...
June 16, 2011 by Laura and Alison
The Simplest Way to Go Green
It’s no surprise that so many people are overwhelmed by the idea of going green. Over the past few years we have been inundated with information about all the things we need to do, and (ironically) buy, to be eco-friendly. It can feel both cost- and time-prohibitive, but don’t be discouraged. The simplest and perhaps most effective way to help the planet, doesn’t cost money or take time. The simplest way to go green...
April 21, 2011 by Laura and Alison
A Dozen Must Haves for a Healthier Home
If you’re like us, you do your best to take care of your health. We certainly try to eat well by choosing healthy, organic foods and we exercise as much as possible (Alison does yoga and Laura runs after small children—we think Laura gets more exercise!). And for many, being healthy usually stops with eating right and exercising. Creating a healthy home isn’t something most people consider, but it can be equally as important....
February 28, 2011 by Laura
Green From the Inside Out
Being green is not only about a list of external tasks, such as changing light bulbs, using your own cloth grocery bags, or switching to reusable water bottles. Green is a way of being, and living, that emanates from the inside. Living green stems from a consciousness of oneness and compassion that naturally drives us toward making better choices for both the planet and ourselves. When we understand and fully appreciate the idea that...
January 31, 2011 by Laura and Alison
The Joy of All Natural Cleaning Products
Next time you walk into a room that has recently been cleaned with conventional cleaning products notice how your body reacts. If you take a deep breath do you cough or sneeze? Does the room smell fresh or does it smell more like chemicals? Although for years we associated that chemical smell with cleanliness, once we switched to all natural cleaning products, we could never go back. Conventional household cleaning products contain harsh chemicals...
January 30, 2011 by Laura and Alison
Tips for a Healthy Office
We rarely think about decorating or enhancing our workplaces, but consider the amount of time you spend in your office. The following tips will help you create a healthy, inspirational workspace. 1) Choose an ergonomic office chair that supports your back and encourages good posture. Make sure your desk and keyboard are at comfortable heights to support your back as well. 2) Use a desk lamp to light your work area and if possible...