An A & W flyer arrived in the mail this week, promoting the chain’s newest addition: the Beyond Meat burger, a plant-based burger made with split peas, mung beans, rice, beets and a dozen or so other ingredients. The Beyond Meat Burger is the franchise’s most successful new product launch […]

Here are 8 eco-friendly products that we use every day. They’re practical, handy and made to last.  The transition from summer to fall is often a busy shopping time, even if you don’t have kids in school. It makes me think about my shopping habits and some of the everyday […]

11 Tips for a Healthy Compost Bin Of all the reasons why someone might choose not to use their curbside compost bin, I suspect the potential “yuck factor: is near the top. Warm weather and a growing compost pile can often lead to a messy compost bin with an unpleasant […]

There is no disputing the benefits of eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables and we should all be eating more of them. In fact, 1/2 of our plate at each meal should be loaded with produce.  There is one way to make produce even healthier — loading up […]

It is possible to have a clean house that smells great without using conventional home cleaning products. Simple homemade cleaners can do the same work as harsh cleaners, without the worry.  All you need to make these non toxic cleaners are a few basic grocery store ingredients, your choice of […]