Archive for the 'Green Living' Category
Mar
31
6 ways to give your home a breath of fresh air
March 31, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Spring is in the air, and that means tackling home improvement projects you’ve been putting off all winter long. As you plan for these projects over the warmer months, include steps to improve your family’s home environment, both inside and out…
Mar
30
Spring cleaning: 8 areas you can’t overlook
March 30, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Spring is here, which means it’s time to start cleaning. While a good wipe down can leave your home feeling clean, there are several overlooked items that could be hosting germs, dirt and dust. So when you’re ready to get out the broom, mop and…
Mar
22
(BPT) – More than 663 million people around the world, nearly twice the population of the United States, lack access to clean and safe drinking water. The majority of those affected live in isolated, rural areas in developing countries. Women and child…
Mar
22
Backyard bounty: Vegetables are nature’s original nutritional powerhouses
March 22, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – You’ve probably heard the chatter around how a handful of unusual foods are must-eat nutritional powerhouses – and wondered how you’ll ever get your kids to try kale or chia seeds. But you don’t have to stress over how to incorporate the latest…
Mar
15
Raising backyard chickens: Egging on the farm-to-table movement at home
March 15, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – As more Americans choose restaurants that take pride in buying from local farms and cooking in season, many families have brought these farm-to-table values home with them. That may feel like the latest trend to emerge from the culinary world, …
Mar
7
(BPT) – Just because New Year’s Day has come and gone, your chance for making a change for the better hasn’t. Whether looking to give a boost to your health, your fellow man or even the environment, there’s no deadline on picking up positive habits.Mak…