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Play Skin Deep
Tuesday, 18 Aug, 2009 – 11:53 | View Comments
Play Skin Deep

What do I advise to those of you who are just learning how to be green and need an easy way to tell what is OK and what is not? I advise you …

DIY Mint and Lemon Air Freshener
Monday, 17 Aug, 2009 – 10:41 | View Comments
DIY Mint and Lemon Air Freshener

On hot days, kitchens especially can feel like they could use a good freshening. While it is important to clean up anything that could mold and fester, you can refresh the entire space with …

DIY Deep, Natural Hair Conditioner
Saturday, 15 Aug, 2009 – 11:28 | View Comments
DIY Deep, Natural Hair Conditioner

These are deeply hydrating treatments for hair that has become dry and or damaged. Consider them “moisture packs” for your hair; spa treatments full of restorative oils and vitamins to get your hair back into …

Mango Banana Soup
Friday, 14 Aug, 2009 – 10:11 | View Comments
Mango Banana Soup

This is one of my all-time favorite summer soups. Perfectly refreshing, fruity, and spicy, it’s a definite crowd-pleaser. Everytime we serve it, people’s jaws drop in amazement and bliss! This recipe …

Mini Fridge Eco-Fail — Green Dorm Room Tip
Friday, 14 Aug, 2009 – 9:11 | View Comments
Mini Fridge Eco-Fail — Green Dorm Room Tip

Life in college seems simply impossible without a mini-fridge. It holds the wonders of caffeine and snacks for that late-night study session, the breakfast foods for that early morning class, and the clean water …

Avocado Cream for Skin
Thursday, 13 Aug, 2009 – 9:25 | View Comments
Avocado Cream for Skin

Sun and wind can be hard on the skin, so here is a great remedy to repair cell damage. While avocado oil is especially healing for older skin, it is beneficial for anyone who has …

Pickling Pleasure; Bread & Butter Pickle Recipe
Monday, 10 Aug, 2009 – 6:57 | View Comments
Pickling Pleasure; Bread & Butter Pickle Recipe

Pickling is a rite of passage into fall and a promise of good tastes in the winter. It is a time for music, good smells of spice and vinegar and reflection… a time of …

Summer Sweats – Fix BO Naturally
Sunday, 9 Aug, 2009 – 17:38 | View Comments
Summer Sweats – Fix BO Naturally

Bacteria grows on the skin and combines with sweat to produce body odor (BO). Often known as “perspiration odor,” BO can attach itself to socks, shirts, sports equipment, yoga mats, and bedding, causing unpleasant and …

How to Feel Chi
Saturday, 8 Aug, 2009 – 9:34 | View Comments
How to Feel Chi

Here is a good exercise to help you feel chi. Over time you will identify the feel of good chi, or the green chi versus the negative energy of something like pesticides.
Go outside or otherwise …

Lemon Green Chi for Dusting – Annie’s Advice
Monday, 3 Aug, 2009 – 8:17 | View Comments
Lemon Green Chi for Dusting – Annie’s Advice

Lemon juice and lemon oil are the perfect choices for dusting, and for a number of reasons. As aromatherapy, the pure essential oil of lemon is uplifting and refreshing. Who doesn’t need help like that …