We found 13 results tagged with "home life"

2 Articles

11 comments
July 24, 2007 | Written By: Edna Sousa

Stocking a Natural Kitchen

Take a step toward bringing health and wellness into the very center of your home.

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July 24, 2007 | Written By: Amanda Denz

Natural Home Cleaning

Choosing environmentally friendly alternatives keeps your home healthy and also helps the earth.

11 Challenges

6 participants 4 comments
Posted on: May 03, 2008

Start a scrapbook

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

Not just for new moms and school kids anymore, scrapbooking is an ideal way to cultivate a passion or memorialize the people, places, and events you cherish. This weekend, get creative and start your...

41 participants 18 comments
Posted on: April 29, 2008

Create a sleep-friendly space

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

What could be more essential to wellbeing than sleep? In the next 24 hours, make your bedroom more sleep-friendly by identifying - and eliminating - anything that interferes with a good night’s rest...

16 participants 4 comments
Posted on: April 26, 2008

Grow an organic garden

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Seeds and starter plants raised without pesticides and herbicides make sense if you’re going organic. And they’re readily available at garden supply centers. This spring, if you’re planning on...

45 participants 24 comments
Posted on: April 21, 2008

Turn off your TV

Challenge yourself for: 7 days

Besides leaving you free to take a walk, meditate, read, cook or socialize, a TV-free life means you save energy and feel like you did something truly rejuvenating. This week, join people across the...

7 participants 5 comments
Posted on: April 19, 2008

Make family time happen

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Sometimes it’s important to reassess our schedules and our commitment to family life. If you’ve been feeling like you don’t have enough quality time with your loved ones, challenge yourself this...

9 participants 4 comments
Posted on: January 26, 2008

Clean out your fridge

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Refrigerators have a way of collecting stuff that doesn’t get eaten. It’s important to remember that most foods have a shelf life even if they seem to last longer. This is especially true of...

13 participants 7 comments
Posted on: November 29, 2007

Try “slow laundry”

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Ever heard of the “slow food” movement, which emphasizes the enjoyment and preparation of foods? Well, here’s a slight variation on that theme. Slow laundry aims to get more people line drying their...

13 participants 8 comments
Posted on: September 20, 2007

Clean up your cleaning products

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

The great thing about natural cleaning products is that they don’t contain harsh chemicals that float in the air after use or get washed down the drain. Make an effort today to research your options...

23 participants 11 comments
Posted on: September 15, 2007

Clear a closet

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

Clutter prevents you from finding things and it can also cause stress. This weekend, take some time to organize one of your messiest closets.

109 participants 7 comments
Posted on: August 25, 2007

Plan a week's worth of dinners

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

Incorporating natural foods into your daily meals takes some effort and thought. That's why it's a great idea to plan ahead. When you know what you're eating every night, you can have grocery lists...

16 participants 3 comments
Posted on: August 17, 2007

Turn off the TV at dinnertime

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Research suggests that people who watch TV during meals consume more calories than those who don't. Tonight at dinner, turn your TV off and make an effort to talk to your family. Or, simply savor...