Did you know that less than 2% of the Earth’s water is fresh? Why conserve it? Well, the plants and animals need it. We do not replace the fresh water that we consume as fast as it is used. When you use water wisely you save money and you save energy. Aren’t these great reasons to [...][...]
Posts Tagged ‘Beauty’
Good Old Things -Recycle and Reuse
By Dena Fritz Recycle, reuse and reduce. That is the mantra of anyone who is environmentally conscience. There is no better way to to be eco friendly than to recycle old goods into new decor for your home. Antiques are an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint, you know, someone’s trash[...]
Green Choices for Lawn and Garden
By Randy Edwards, Press Release The Nature Conservancy offers 5 practical steps to prevent nutrient pollution Harrisburg, PA – (May 12, 2011) – Everyone needs clean, fresh water. Keeping our water clean is crucial to supporting life, for both people and nature. As spring weather spreads across[...]
EASTER MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE SUMMER CAMPING SEASON
Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are nationally famous for their Easter activities, which can include everything from crafts to separate egg hunts for adults and children to visits by the Easter Bunny Shirley and Eugene Goles and their family, from Baltimore, Md., have camped at the Jellystone Park Camp[...]
Water Saving Shower Heads by EcoFlow
By Dena Fritz The EcoFlow shower head is a creation by Water Pik that is designed to save water without compromising quality. According to the EPA, showering is one of the leading uses of water in the household and the public demand for water has more than tripled between 1950 and 2000. Using a [...]
Pangea Pyrenees Lavender with cardamom body soap
Dena Fritz I am writing about the lavender with cardamom bar soap. I have written about products by Pangea before. This is a very soft soap; you must put it on a spiky soap dish so it drains off and dries quickly. Pangea uses whole plant essences in their products which leave you with a [...][...]
Aloe Vera, Natural Healing
By Dena Fritz Aloe Vera has been empirically known as a plant with healing properties. When I was a girl, my mom always had an Aloe Vera plant around the house. If we would get sunburned, she would break off a stalk of the plant and rub the gel on our burned spots to cool, [...][...]
September 22nd, 2010 - 8:30 am § in Beauty
Pangea Organics Shower Gel
By Dena Fritz Pyrenees Lavender with Cardamom Simply Silky! I tried this product out this morning and was delighted by the aroma and the silky feeling that I had when my shower was over. I like it! Hours later and I can still smell the lavender on my skin. Pangea markets several pro[...]
Fall Foliage
By Dena Fritz Ever notice how the air changes in August? It takes on a crisp feel and the humidity takes a back seat. I am from the mid-atlantic region where the sun gets brighter and the leaves turn scarlet and gold. Autumn is a nice season because it isn’t too cold or too hot; it’s very [...[...]
Crabby Grass and The Chesapeake Bay
Health is Coming Back to our Bay. By Dena Fritz Pollution control efforts in the Chesapeake Bay are continuing to prove effective according to Maryland’s governor, Martin O’Malley. 2009 was the third year that demonstrated growth of all-important bay grasses. The bay grasses provide a vital ha[...]