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The year is coming to an end, and it's time to start thinking about what 2012 will bring for you and your family! Here are our suggestions to celebrate the end of 2011 and celebrate the beginning of a brand new year!
Remembering 2011
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Taking a look back at the past year can be a great family activity. Gather photos and memento
Yoga Lover's Gift Bag
This gift could include a yoga mat, yoga wear, weights and towels. Don't forget to add some Nature Clean® laundry detergent and oxy stain remover to keep that workout wear looking and smelling great!
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What is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES)?
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate is the ammonium salt of sulfated ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. It can be derived from coconut. ALES acts as a surfactant (a foaming and cleansing agent) that poses serious health threats. This ingredient is found in car washes, garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and 90 percent of personal-care products that foam – it’s in most of the cosmetic products we use each day! It has similar properties to Ammonium Laury
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The winter holiday season is right around the corner! Here are our tips for making the most of the season and enjoying this special time with family and friends:
Holiday Decorating
Decorating your home (both indoors and outdoors) is a fun part of the holiday season. Try to be eco-friendly in your decorating projects this year by reusing decorations or making new ones from items you already have around the house.
Each November, thousands of men and women participate in Movember, sporting moustaches to raise funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer. Last year, Canadian Mo Bros and Mo Sistas raised over $22.3 million CAD!
All funds raised over the month of November will support Movember's men's health partner, Prostate Cancer Canada and the Prostate Cancer Canada&l
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Cocamide is a chemically-modified form of coconut oil. It forms the structural basis of many surfactants, which act as detergents, emulsifiers and foaming or thickening agents. It is found in many chemicals such as DEA, DEA-CETYL phosphates, DEA OLETH-3 phosphates, Myristamide DEA, Stearamide MEA, Cocamide MEA, Lauramide MEA, Oleamide DEA, and TEA-Lauryl Sulfate. These ingredients can be found in the majority of body care products, including shampoo, hand soap, makeup and facial cleansers to give them a better consistency.
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Local food has no strict definition - it can refer to food grown at home, in your community, your region or your country. Most people who strive to eat locally purchased foods that are produced as close to home as possible. By eating local food, you are supporting agriculture in your community. Buying local also supports a more sustainable food system. Less processing, packaging, energy use and transportation is required to put local foods on your plate compared to foods that are imported from other countries.
When you eat local, you are supporting sustainable farming which ha
Halloween is an exciting time for both children and adults alike. Who doesn’t love dressing up as someone else, enjoying seasonal treats, and celebrating with friends? This Halloween, make your child’s trick-or-treating experience a safe one with these suggestions.
Safe Costumes
The costume is the most important part of a
What is Lanolin?
Lanolin is a waxy substance secreted by the glands of wool-bearing animals. Most lanolin we use comes from domestic sheep. Lanolin's role in nature is to protect wool and skin against the climate and the environment. It is therefore not surprising that lanolin and its derivatives are often used in products designed to protect, treat and beautify our skin. Many of the personal care products we use each day contain lanolin such as shampoos, shaving creams, moisturizers, eye makeup, lipstick, sun
You likely know someone who has been affected by some form of cancer. It is estimated that in 2011, 23 400 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so take some time this month to learn about the disease, how to reduce your risk, and find out how you can get involved in raising awareness and finding a cure.
What is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among Canadian women, so it especially important that you unde
You likely know someone who has been affected by some form of cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so take some time this month to learn about the disease, how to reduce your risk, and find out how you can get involved in raising awareness and finding a cure.
The year is coming to an end, and it's time to start thinking about what 2012 will bring for you and your family! Here are our suggestions to celebrate the end of 2011 and celebrate the beginning of a brand new year!
The winter holiday season is right around the corner! Here are our tips for making the most of the season and enjoying this special time with family and friends.
