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Yesterday I picked my share of a 1/4 steer of local grass fed beef from a small local farm. My sister was the coordinator of this adventure and when she mentioned it to me I told her we definitely wanted in. I was very curious about what we'd get - ...

Well, you knew it would happen eventually. Everything else is going "organic" so why wouldn't dry cleaners jump in too? Apparently, however, this recent trend is again something you should check into. So here's the scoop. As you may already know, perchloroethylene or PERC is what is used by most .....

Last week, my whole household was excited to receive a package from NECCO! For those of you in New England, you are probably very familiar with the NECCO brand - which stands for New England Confectionery Company. But for those of you outside of New England - you may know ...

Last week, after reading many great reviews about Kiehl's new Mineral Mascara, I excitedly placed my order and it arrived a few days later. It is paraben-free, and has a pretty impressive list of natural ingredients. But when the box arrived, I was at first confused then a little disappointed. ...

File this under "huh". I didn't realize that those annoying little stickers on produce actually have a meaning other than just to help the stores and the distribution companies. While that is clearly the main reason for those little bits of plastic that seem to grip tighter once you get ...

This month's Natural Products Marketplace magazine features an article Anti-Aging Naturally in which Garden Girl is quoted. The article touches on how many people are turning to natural products to fight the signs of aging...

I decided it might be fun to throw in a recipe once in awhile just for a little change! Since this blog has become all about (trying!) to live a healthy and eco-friendly-ish life, healthy eating is a part of that. Not that we are the picture of health in ...

Wow - great news! The EPA has recognized that there are some major issues with our current system of regulating chemicals that can pose threats to people and the environment. The top ranking environmental administrator, U.S...

I'll admit it. I'm a bit of a freak when it comes to things like stomach flu and seasonal flu. I get very anxious when I hear either of those is going around. Swine flu? Even worse. So I do carry antibacterial gel in my purse and in the car. ...

A report came out this week by the Associated Press stating that over the past 10 years, the drinking water in schools across the country have been tested and found to contain unsafe levels of a variety toxins including lead and pesticides. The report said that "contaminants have surfaced at ...

I have to admit - I'm almost attached to my blackberry. I love it - it helps me stay connected to my various "lives" all in one place. And it lets me be more flexible - I don't have to stay tethered to my laptop. So when I read that ...

In this crazy flu season that we were entering, I thought it would be good to check out some myths and truths about germs. Where are they hiding? What should we avoid? What can we do to reduce the germs? The first article is from MSNBC. Check it out - they ...