This past March, Rutherford and I hosted an event with friends and family for our good friend, Dr. Hyman. His new book, The Blood Sugar Solution, is a #1 New York Times Bestseller! (more…)

Last week Rutherford and I had the pleasure of hosting a party at our home for our dear friend Dr. Mark Hyman. We met Mark on a rafting trip several years back and became instant friends. He is a brilliant doctor, who takes a holistic approach to wellness. His new book The Blood Sugar Solution is a #1 New York Times Bestseller! The Blood Sugar Solution offers a healthy way to lose weight, prevent diabetes and lead a healthy lifestyle.

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On April 22, 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson called for teach-ins across the country to raise awareness on local and global issues affecting our environment. His grassroots effort rallied the support of 20 million people and thus the very first Earth Day was born. Forty-two years later, the Earth Day Network is still dependent upon this “grassroots effort” and is calling for the individual actions of 1 billion people to do their part to restore and protect the natural systems that support all life. (more…)

I was recently in Colorado listening to the GREAT Michael Pollan! Did you see Food, Inc? He was the narrator. Michael Pollan wrote The Omnivore’s Dilemma in 2006. (more…)

How are everyone’s New Years resolutions coming? Are you still consistently going to the gym, abstaining from sugar or any of the other numerous ways we all tell ourselves we will work harder at this year? Many of us challenge ourselves with our resolutions, pushing ourselves to really make a change. Some resolutions are easy though and can really make a difference. I have compiled a list of easy, doable green resolutions you can implement in 2012. These resolutions are easy and they save time and money. (more…)

I love Shaklee Home Cleaning Products! In my home, we use these products on our dishes and laundry. All the products are natural and nontoxic AND they work better than many of the leading national brands. Home cleaning products can be full of toxins and dangerous for you and your family ( pet family members included). Here are some stats from the Shaklee site on toxins in home cleaners – (more…)

Thank you so much to everyone who submitted their eco-tips! There are some really great ones in there, and I don’t want to keep them all to myself. Here are your eco-tips – everything from pets to Christmas trees.

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Win an Aviary gift card and tote bag full of products!
Win a gift card for $50 to the Aviary, good for any service along with a Aviary tote bag full of full-size beauty/skincare products!  Value, $200.  Also, as a special treat for readers, the Aviary is offering $30 off organic color with Jason, $10 off a cut for new clients and $10 off any facial for the month of December.  Just mention Laura Turner Seydel when you arrive and they will give you the special deals!

The holidays can be a stressful time, so treat yourself (or a loved one) to a little rest and relaxation! Aviary Organic Beauty Collective uses the most high quality, eco-conscious products. Many beauty and self-care items can be full of toxins, and you risk unintentionally exposing yourself to these harmful substances when you think you are pampering yourself. I love going to Aviary because I know that I am truly doing something good for myself.

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Win a copy of Terri Bennett’s Do Your Part: A Practical Guide to Everyday Living. Green living is about more than greenhouse gases or rising sea levels. And it is far more than a political stance. Green living is about creating a healthier lifestyle and ultimately a healthier planet. Do Your Part explores the hundreds of ways we can create a sustainable way of living that is simple, convenient and cost effective. Signed by Laura Turner Seydel. Value $ 18.95

Terri recently authored the book, Do Your Part: A Practical Guide to Everyday Green Living. I was honored when she asked me to write the foreword for the book – it is really a great read packed with practical, down-to-earth, doable ways we can all protect our planet. (more…)

This is your chance to tell the FDA you want to know: you want to know if the food you are eating is genetically engineered (GE). These are foods are altered at the molecular level in ways that could not happen naturally.  The reality is we are a long way from knowing the health effects of these foods, and perhaps even farther from federal regulation. So this campaign poses the question, shouldn’t you have a right to participate in this giant experiment or not? (more…)