Make Your Own Halloween Figures

You’ll love making these cute dough ghosts! You can decorate them anyway you like and use them as the perfect halloween decoration for your home, office, class or even as a gift. (more…)

Cardboard Caterpillar

Keep you and your family busy with fun crafts using things that are lying around the house. This is a fun and simple activity using things you might normally throw out. (more…)

Terrifying Trees!!

These paper bag trees are so easy to make and are a great addition to any Halloween scene. Use any paper bags available and any other embellishments you have lying around the house. (more…)

Understanding Gene’s and GMO’s

Understanding Genes and GMOs (click to purchase) is about the rapid progress in genomics and related technologies that has increased interest in genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This concise and highly readable book equips the reader with th information about what genes are, how they work, and how they can be modified and used in biotechnology. Understanding Genes and GMOs (click to purchase) starts with a summary of the beginnings of life, the structure and components of living organisms, and an outline of genetic engineering. The coverage of human genetics spans race, human evolution and migration, the sex chromosomes, gene therapy, and forensic science. A separate chapter is devoted to the genetics and evolution of some of the major disease-causing organisms. On environmental genetics, the book considers the risks of releasing agricultural GM plants, as well as bioremediation and metal extraction by GM plants. Applications of genetic modification in agriculture pest-resistant plants, herbicide resistance, and improved foods are presented as part of a discussion on sustainable agriculture to emphasize the role played by GM plants in relation to chemicals, analytic techniques, and organic farming.

Edun’s Socially Responsible Clothing

EDUN’s mission is to create beautiful clothing while fostering sustainable employment in developing economies, particulary in sub-Saharan Africa. We work on a micro-level to help build the skill sets of factories where the clothes are produced. EDUN’s primary focus is trade. They are also working towards using more organic materials in the collection. Organic cotton is not only a responsible environmental solution, but also provides healthier working conditions and is a valuable market opportunity for farmers in Africa.

Ogogo Sweater (click to purchase)
• 100% Organic Cotton
• 3/4 sleeve sweater featuring asymmetrical geometric shape cut outs at the neck
• Made in Peru

Alaska 100% Organic Bakery

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These 100% organic dog treats are an excellent way to keep your dog happy and healthy. Alaska 100% Organic Bakery started when Noreen Naidus began researching care for her new dog. She learned that feeding your dog a natural, organic diet was the best choice for feeding her pet. Many large brand dog treats and foods contain animal by-products that have been linked to causing disease in animals. When buying organic you know that the food/treat you are giving your pet is free of harmful chemicals and toxins. Do you want to be feeding your pet food that you wouldn’t eat yourself? Pets have become a part of our families, they are no longer just a thing to play with. You want to ensure their health and longevity, the best way to do this is to feed them an organic diet.

What can Fish Oil do for you?

Super EPA™ (Fish Oil) (click to purchase)

Fish oil’s healing properties are said to include the ability to aid in treatment of heart diseases, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, AHDH, low immunity, cancer, diabetes, inflammation, arthritis, IBD, AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, eye disorders, macular degeneration and ulcers. It is helps in weight loss, pregnancy, fertility and skin care ( i.e. acne).
Most of the the health benefits of fish oil can be attributed to the presence of Omega 3 essential fatty acids such as Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Other useful essential fatty acids include Alpha-linolenic acid or ALA and Gamma-linolenic acid or GLA.

Yoga here I come

The dictionary describes Yoga (click link to purchase) as a school of Hindu philosophy advocating and prescribing a course of physical and mental disciplines for attaining liberation from the material world and union of the self with the Supreme Being or ultimate principle. This liberation can be attained by any of the methods or disciplines prescribed, esp. a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve control of the body and mind, tranquillity, etc.

If you have ever taken a Yoga (click link to purchase) class sometimes it can be intimidating. It’s alot to remember all at once and some of those positions I swear the human body isn’t meant to be in but I have found that doing Yoga at home is a ton of fun. Early in the morning I turn on one of my many Yoga DVD’s (click link to purchase) drink some tea, and relax. It is a great early morning workout to relieve stress before it even starts. You can feel your body and mind melt away into relaxation. I am by no means good at Yoga, (click link to purchase) but I don’t care its such a good time!! Your body is stretched & your mind is cleared.

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Let’s talk some trash

Another simple way to modify your green activity is your garbage. Garbage may be the last thing you want to think about but a simple change in your buying behavior can make a large difference in our environment. Try Gallon Dispenser Tall Kitchen Bag With Handles, 12-Count Boxes (Pack of 4) (click to purchase) these small steps can make all the difference with one tiny change. These green garbage bags aren’t expensive so why not give them a chance especially when they are biodegradable & made from recycled plastic. Even the boxes the green garbage bags come in are made from recycled plastic board. Such a small thing makes a world of difference.

Afterglow Organic Bronzer

Afterglow Glow Kit Light

Afterglow Organic Bronzer is composed of 100% pure mineral ingredients. Afterglow is also one of the few American cosmetic brands. Afterglow Cosmetics are top-rated for safety in the Skin Deep cosmetics database and certified organic ingredients whenever possible. They are gluten free, petrochemcial and paraben free, bismuth oxychloride and carmine free. 100% natural. A portion of the proceeds of every purchase of Afterglow Organic Glow Bronzer is donated breast cancer awareness associations. Most importantly Afterglow products are not tested on animals. (click link or banner to purchase)

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