To keep your garbage disposal fresh and clear adhere to the following rules of thumb:

1.  Avoid putting onion skins, banana peels or tea bags down the disposal.  Stringy or fibrous matter such as these can …

I grew up with the light of grow lights seeping out around our basement door every spring. My father took such pleasure in going through the seed catalogs, ordering his seeds, and getting a jumpstart  …

As the snow melts and winter gives way to spring, it is time to pack away sweaters, hats, socks, and more. The key is packing wool away with skill, so that it is protected  from …

By imagining that each cell in your body is illuminated with radiant light, you will be calling forth a particularly vital healing energy. Many spiritual traditions see light as associated with purity, freedom, holiness, or …

One of the Life, Love, and Laughter with Dogs blog series by Annie Bailey.
We are finally adding a second permanent dog to our ever-changing pack. This Saturday I will be picking up our new …

Swiss chard is known as a powerhouse of nutrition. Like spinach, it enhances the look of rice dishes with its ribbons of green. This risotto is flavored with fresh herbs, which heighten the delicate sweetness …

Drying food concentrates the flavors. Just think of sun-dried tomatoes, and how delicious they are.
Once food is dry, it is very lightweight, ideal for camping and travel. It is also ideal for making soups …

I first learned in Jeanne Rose’s Herbal Body Book that thick, oily skin creams could suffocate the skin and clog pores. This was news to me, since I had used thick creams for my dry …

One of the more popular questions I get asked when on the Martha Stewart Whole Living sirius radio cleaning call-in that I do once a month, is what is the healthiest way to add a …

Here are two superstars of prevention for viral and bacterial infections, and they are considered safe to ingest. Some essential oils, while highly antiviral, may not be suitable for ingestion.
Wild Oregano Oil and Olive …