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Mice Solution? Detox Diva
Wednesday, 28 Jul, 2010 – 15:54 | View Comments
Mice Solution?  Detox Diva

I’ve been every which way about how to remove the mice that like my house, and have tried everything. I’ve had more or less success with various methods and have heard about some intriguing solutions …

Corn, Polenta, and Jalapeno Pepper Fritters- Gluten Free
Tuesday, 20 Jul, 2010 – 12:37 | View Comments
Corn, Polenta, and Jalapeno Pepper Fritters- Gluten Free

Perla Meyers writes in Perla Meyers’ Art of Seasonal Cooking, that these spicy corn fritters are an excellent accompaniment to all grilled foods, but that they work equally well as an appetizer drizzled with a …

Detox Bath Basics
Thursday, 15 Jul, 2010 – 15:55 | View Comments
Detox Bath Basics

For centuries, people have honored the power of the bath, not only to cleanse the body, but to heal the skin and soothe the soul. Water has been known as a healer since the dawn …

Petroleum-Free Artists’ Oil Paint
Thursday, 15 Jul, 2010 – 12:37 | View Comments
Petroleum-Free Artists’ Oil Paint

Commercial oil paints contain unhealthy petroleum solvents. Here is a recipe for making your own paint that is a true find, especially for those who are chemically sensitive, adapted from a recipe in the Kremer …

Sitting with Hara
Tuesday, 13 Jul, 2010 – 15:24 | View Comments
Sitting with Hara

Hara is that state in which the individual has found his primal center. When we speak of the state of an individual we mean something that concerns him in his entirety, that is, something that …

Natural Home Scents, by Cait Johnson with Annie B. Bond
Tuesday, 13 Jul, 2010 – 9:17 | View Comments
Natural Home Scents, by Cait Johnson with Annie B. Bond

Natural Home Scents is an odiferous encyclopedia, making your senses teem as you read about the luxuriousness of natural scent. The recipes will have you wanting to try all of them at once …

Odor Toolkit – EcoBasics DIY
Thursday, 8 Jul, 2010 – 9:27 | View Comments
Odor Toolkit – EcoBasics DIY

There is nothing like the heat to ripen odors. That old dog’s bed that hasn’t been washed in half a year suddenly reeks, as does the nearby carpet. The  kitchen garbage disposal might begin to …

Revitalize Your Water with Crystals
Tuesday, 6 Jul, 2010 – 14:49 | View Comments
Revitalize Your Water with Crystals

You can revitalize water with a technique that uses specific crystals selected for this purpose because of their energetic qualities.
Crystals store vibrations, but they also hold micro-information. Each variety of crystal has its own vibratory …

Top Tip for Healthy Bedroom
Tuesday, 6 Jul, 2010 – 7:43 | View Comments
Top Tip for Healthy Bedroom

If there is one thing you can do to reduce chemical exposure in the bedroom, it is to switch your laundry products to Free and Clear, or detergents only scented with essential oils.
Free and …

Enchiladas Salsa Verde
Monday, 5 Jul, 2010 – 20:05 | View Comments
Enchiladas Salsa Verde

My sister Carolyn made this dish for me when I was visiting her, recently, and I love it so much I want to share it with you.  She had made a similar dish for our …