Saving the environment by using safe and non-toxic products doesn’t always mean spending more. In fact, the products that I use and am proud to distribute can save the environment and also help save your pocketbook from being depleted so swiftly.
Smirk if you must, when I tell you that I’m referring to Shaklee products. BUT, did you know that NASA has used Shaklee’s Basic H (all-purpose cleaner) in their facilities? How about the fact that a Northern California based aerospace and defense leader uses Basic H in their specifications for …

 
Is there lead and or mercury in the water you drink or the food your buy and feed to your family? Watch the below video which talks about 85% of kids drinks and snacks containing high levels of lead. And hear how 1/3 if the 55 top brand food items contain high levels of mercury.
Or how about aspartame? Think you’re being healthier by consuming a “non-sugared” product? Did you know that aspartame is the feces of genetically engineered bacteria that are associated with health problems? YUCK!!
How about silicone? Not something …

My friend, Houston Neal, over at Software Advice shared some seriously good information with me recently. Not only is this good for the planet, but it’s rebate money for you by making your home more energy efficient.
The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 is on its way. Commonly known as “cash for caulkers,” this bill has been approved in the House of Representatives and now awaits final approval by the Senate.
This is great news for homeowners and contractors. The bill provisions $6 billion for energy-efficient retrofits; it will support …

This upcoming weekend will be the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. What are you doing this year to celebrate?
Independence Day is traditionally celebrated on the 4th of July. Along with the fireworks, barbeque’s, parties and such, there’s usually A LOT of garbage that accumulates.
I can’t think of a better way to show how much you value the natural resources that this beautiful county provides, than by putting some “green acts” into the day of Red, White & Blue. Here’s some practical and easy tips:
Don’t use …

I’ve had a few conversations lately with folks that have been given misinformation about what it means to become a “Shaklee Member”. I wanted to take a few minutes to dispel those myths.
For those of you that aren’t familiar with Shaklee; yes, it’s a network marketing company. Just like Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Avon, etc. 
Shaklee has also been in continuous business for over 50 years, never had a product recall and is the #1 Natural Nutrition Company in the United States. Dr Shaklee always impressed upon his sales force, that this …

For those of us who defied the Surgeon General’s warning on the cigarette package for all those years…. We all know,  how valid the warning was and still is.
And now,  research has proven that many products that families are using in our homes around their children and family, can be detrimental to their health.
In a report from the NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences), the following statement pretty much sums up what all the research is saying:
Children are highly vulnerable to the negative health consequences associated with many environmental exposures. Children receive proportionately …

Birth defects, asthma symptoms, obesity in children, pediatric cancer, infertility, environmental allergies and more are on the rise. And, due to their staggering statistics, more research is pointing the finger at all the toxic exposures that children come in contact with. They become exposed prior to birth, as well as afterwards.
These exposures come from products right off the shelf. Plastic baby bottles, baby clothes, cleaning products, personal care products, to name a few. And, since all of these products are for sale to each and every consumer, a natural assumption …

Surely it has something to do with the primal instincts of a man, to just continue to press on, no matter how much it hurts. Men really do deserve a lot of credit for that fortitude and drive, but it can often aid in the demise of their health and quality of life. With this mindset, men’s health, or maintenance of it, is often ignored.
When, my husband and I were first married, he believed in and only took Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C, to supplement his diet. He self-admittedly talked …

There probably isn’t a parent in the world, that wouldn’t give or do ANYTHING, to protect their child. Loving their children and protecting them from being physically or emotionally harmed by themselves or someone else, are instinctual traits for all parents. Yet, despite parents doing their very best, sometimes children are still exposed to harmful things.
Health hazards for children are everywhere. Yes, there are exposures outside, as well as inside of their homes, that can trigger common diseases and health conditions in a child. Even in utero, babies and children are often vulnerable to …

Did you know that over 20 billion pounds of clothing ends up in our landfills every year? An estimated 1 in 10 clothing items gets bought, never worn, and simply thrown away?
The alternative to donate and/or consign clothing has taken on a life of it’s own more recently. Repurposing and reusing, previously owned clothing, is considered chic with environmental enthusiasts and many others.
True, there’s always been a market for used garments, but most typically the stereotypical shopper was buying used merchandise out of financial necessity. While that still holds true, …