How to Make Your Child’s School Safer

Posted on August 10, 2010

Because 55 million kids in this country spend most of their waking hours in school, we need to start paying more attention to the cleanliness and safety of these buildings. Involved parents can make all the difference in bringing about the changes necessary to protect their children. Here’s what you can do, from Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care by Deirdre Imus

7 Dynamite Drinks for Revving Up Metabolism and Boosting Energy

Posted on April 15, 2010

Lisa Rinna, the Dancing With the Stars alumna and author of Rinnavation: Getting Your Best Life Ever, shares her favorite beverages for revving up metabolism, boosting energy, and detoxing.

Why Are You Wearing Lead on Your Lips?

Posted on December 16, 2009

Lead in lipstick is a real — but avoidable — danger. From Green Goes With Everything: Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner Planet by Sloan Barnett, a regular contributor to NBC’s Today show

4 Questions to Ask When Shopping for Green Cleaning Products

Posted on December 8, 2009
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How to read labels so you know for sure the product you’re buying is safe. From Green This! Volume 1: Greening Your Cleaning by Deirdre Imus

How to Disinfect Your Home — Naturally

Posted on December 1, 2009
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An elegant and simple solution to killing bacteria in your home, from Green Housekeeping by Ellen Sandbeck