Green Living Blog

Feb 5, Cooking with a Pressure Cooker for Easy, Cheap Eating

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:02:38 GMT

Make life easier by cooking with a pressure cooker. It's much cheaper, too!

Feb 3, How to Make Yogurt at Home Using a Flask

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:13:17 GMT

Here's how to make yogurt at home easily and quite quickly, using only common kitchen utensils. Make yogurt at home and improve your health!

Feb 2, An Olive Oil Hair Treatment for Softer Hair

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:23:55 GMT

An olive oil hair treatment may bring back the shine and soften your hair naturally.

Feb 1, A Cheap Wood Burning Stove,

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:17:49 GMT

If you want to buy a wood stove, a cheap wood burning stove can deliver excellent home heating. This page considers the options for cheap wood burners.

Feb 1, Buy a Slow Cooker for Cheap Easy Dinners

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:10:58 GMT

If you buy a slow cooker you can save time and money. Slow cookery is easy and quite green and you can make delicious meals to come home to.

Jan 22, Great Organic Baby Clothes and Fair Trade Choices for a Greener Start in Life

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:06:18 GMT

Here are some great organic baby clothes for your eco-baby. Ethical and fair trade companies are highlighted, too.

Jan 21, Types of Diapers

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:02:57 GMT

Which types of diapers are best for your baby and best for the environment? Here's a look at the main types available.

Jan 20, Vegan Benefits for Health and Longevity

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:20:42 GMT

The vegan benefits appear to be a healthier and longer life. Here are some of the benefits of veganism and the vegan lifestyle.

Jan 18, The Best Insulation for Homes for Green Living

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:43:40 GMT

The very best insulation for homes from a green perspective is external wall insulation. It offers great heat loss protection without compromising damp-proofing and

Jan 14, Seaweed Health Benefits

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:49:12 GMT

Seaweed health benefits are an open secret. Read about this fabulous food source and the seaweed benefits which will promote your health and good nutrition.

Jan 12, An Easy Cheesy Potatoes Recipe Page

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:39:18 GMT

An easy cheesy potatoes recipe page for all your organic spuds. There are lots of possible variations to try!

Jan 9, Natural Cures for Prostate Cancer - Do They Exist?

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:58:20 GMT

There are several possible natural cures for prostate cancer which are worth close inspection. Here we look at some dietary and natural treatments for prostate cancer.

Jan 8, The Benefits of Resveratrol for a Long and Healthy Life

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:47:12 GMT

The many benefits of resveratrol have been discovered by a resveratrol study from Harvard. Resveratrol research shows how resveratrol sources contribute to cancer prevention and a long healthy life.

Jan 8, Healthier Diet Advice for a Greener Lifestyle

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:32:45 GMT

A green approach to eating. Which healthier diet advice to follow? Healthy living tips for a greener lifestyle.

Jan 8, How To Make Flower Essences

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:43:17 GMT

Learn how to make flower essences yourself and use them to improve your health and well-being.

Dec 22, Become a Wild Bird Feeder!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:47:56 GMT

Wild bird feeders are everywhere. Become a wild bird feeder yourself and help our birds to survive. Tips for attracting wild birds.

Dec 16, Copenhagen talks stalling - what we can do!

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:17:51 GMT

The Copenhagen Summit on Climate Change appears to be stalling. As you know, the Climate Summit is in progress in Copenhagen. Unfortunately, progress is perhaps not the best word to choose. There is a danger that this valuable opportunity to secure a fair and effective deal for the future of all of us, rich and poor nations, is being squandered. Avaaz is an organisation which fights for a fair deal for all. They have organised a mass international petition to call for an effective treaty in Copenhagen. If you would like to sign the petition and maybe pass it on to friends the link is shown below (Click for more information). Avaaz is a member of the TckTckTck campaign, a global alliance working for a strong treaty in Copenhagen.

Dec 10, A Living Christmas Tree is a Tree for Life!

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:23:47 GMT

A living christmas tree in your home makes for a green Christmas. Here's how to keep your Christmas tree in good health.

Dec 10, Coulis Make Dream Desserts

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:27:44 GMT

An easy way to use up spare fruit. Here's how to make coulis.

Dec 10, Growing Herbs Indoors and Out

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:09:37 GMT

Growing herbs indoors and outdoors is a good way to enhance your health and be a bit greener. Many herbs are easy to grow and have great health benefits. Bees and butterflies love them too.

Nov 26, Oat Flour and Oat Groats - All About Oats

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:37:23 GMT

Oat flour, oat groats, oats anyway you like. Why oats are such a great idea as part of a healthy organic diet. Good for the planet too!

Nov 23, Wood Burning Tips for a Green Hearth

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:13:29 GMT

Here are some wood burning tips to make your fuel choice green and effective this winter.

Nov 19, More Best Attic Insulation for A Green Home

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:26 GMT

More best attic insulation choices for a green solution for your heating efficiency. Some things you should think about if you are contemplating do it yourself insulation.

Nov 18, Best Laundry Detergent for an Economical Wash

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:17 GMT

Which is the best laundry detergent for economy and eco-friendliness? Some cost saving and earth-saving tips and the best detergent choices for the environment.

Nov 14, Washing Soda for Safe Effective Home Cleaning

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:08:39 GMT

Washing soda has been around for generations. It's pretty safe and very effective for general cleaning.

Nov 13, What is Evening Primrose Oil

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:11:50 GMT

What is evening primrose oil? What are the benefits of evening primrose oil and what conditions might it help? Here's an overview of some benefits and cautions.

Nov 11, Fruit Tree Orchards and Community Growers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:12:38 GMT

Fruit tree orchards are a valuable resource for the community. Here are some types of community orchards which are thriving and blazing a trail today.

Nov 5, Beans for Bumper Crops

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:56:15 GMT

Growing beans for taste and organic quality food - some cultivation notes and tips

Nov 3, Easy Home Improvement Projects and Home Improvement Ideas

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:06:38 GMT

Here are some easy home improvement projects to help green your home. Most of these home improvement ideas will save you money, too.

Oct 26, Solar Home Improvements

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:35:56 GMT

Which solar home improvements are worth considering? Here is a brief outline of the available solar technologies which could make your home greener and more efficient.

Oct 9, The number 350...

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:44:57 GMT

The number 350 will be popping up all over the place in the next couple of weeks. 350.org is making a determined bid to make everyone on the planet aware. What does the number mean? It's the amount of carbon in the atmosphere (in parts per million) that we can possibly sustain - and keep a recognisable, liveable climate. October 24th is the International Day of Climate Action. Check out 350.org for special events near you - or help organise one!

Oct 9, Soap Nuts for a Soft, Natural Wash

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:16:44 GMT

Soap nuts offer safe and effective green cleaning for your laundry and much more. Have you tried them for your hair?

Oct 7, Home Energy Saving Tips

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:46:18 GMT

Energy saving tips for a cheaper home. Run your household more efficiently and be greener too with these easy household energy saving tips.

Oct 6, Organic Coffee Information

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:56:09 GMT

A page of organic coffee information. Organic coffee growers and their communities benefit as well as coffee drinkers.

Sep 9, An Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:27:56 GMT

Carol's easy carrot cake recipe is delicious and quite quick to make. Perfect for making with quality organic ingedients!

Sep 5, The Best Nappies for Less Expense

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:02:25 GMT

The best nappies for less are comfy, environmentally-friendly cloth nappies.

Sep 1, Missing Bees: A Worldwide Problem That Concerns Us All

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:36:49 GMT

Where are our missing bees? Bees are dying in huge numbers. This page explores why.

Aug 26, What is Biofuel

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:10:08 GMT

If you want to know what is biofuel and whether we need it, this page gives a brief outline of the issues.

Aug 24, Green Car Insurance and Cheap Insurance Advice

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:33:26 GMT

Some options for green car insurance. Cheap insurance advice for electric and hybrid models and offsetting carbon for the gas guzzlers.

Jul 14, Electric Cars 2009 - What is Out There?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:19:12 GMT

Electric cars 2009 - a look at what electric cars are available this year and which are the best electric cars, set to take over the planet!

Jul 8, Homemade Detergent for Your Laundry

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:45:12 GMT

A homemade detergent for everyday use is quick and simple to make using common household ingredients. Make your own homemade laundry detergent quickly and cheaply for emergency use.

Jul 2, Holistic Medicines are Greener Medicines

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:17:47 GMT

Holistic medicines and alternative therapies can be a valuable part of a green living. There are types of alternative medicine to suit all needs. Some of them may offer the best natural cures for you.

Jun 30, A Healthy Trail Mix Recipe for Greener Living

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:49:38 GMT

A healthy trail mix recipe which is easy to make and quite green too. You can make a gourmet mix, healthy party snacks or something simple to keeping you going through the day.

Jun 30, Healthy Hair Shampoo Is Easy to Find

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:54:17 GMT

It looks hard to find healthy hair shampoo - healthy for you and the environment. Check out these hair care facts and details of natural hair shampoo and natural hair treatments.

Jun 24, Growing Tomato Plants - Tricky but Worth It

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:07:20 GMT

Growing tomato plants is a bit tricky but so well worth the trouble. Organic tomatoes are a health feast and cut down some of your food miles too.

Jun 20, Growing Fruit Trees and Soft Fruits for Bumper Home Harvests

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:24:26 GMT

Growing fruit trees is fun and potentially highly productive, even in a small space. Growing soft fruits is well worth a little time and trouble, too. Here are some easy methods for organic crops.

Jun 17, Fruit Nutrition Facts - Some Top Fruits

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:36:16 GMT

Here are some fruit nutrition facts and some top recommended fruits to whet your appetite. Organic fruit choices and vitamin c fruit sources to build good health naturally.

Jun 16, A Natural Oven Cleaner

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:37:04 GMT

A natural oven cleaner is simple and quick to make. It's safe and it's effective - and you can forget all those toxic products from the supermarket shelves!

Jun 12, Easy New Potato Recipes for Delicious Summer Eating

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:21:13 GMT

Some easy new potato recipes to make your mouth water!

Jun 8, An Energy Efficient Home for Lower Fuel Bills

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:03:40 GMT

Make your home more energy efficient. Here are some simple, practical ideas for a more energy efficient home.