The first thing I think of when traveling is my luggage. As most of my suitcases are on their last legs, I went on a hunt this week to find myself an earth-friendly suitcase. I was more than delighted to find the Eco-case by Heys. It’s made of 100% recycled plastic and the shell is guaranteed not to crack.…

Yesterday my daughter announced that sushi has moved into her top 5 “Favorite Foods” list. I was partly happy, because I’ll take her eating fish, rice, and seaweed over pizza & pasta every day of the week, but I was also a bit freaked out because of the mercury situation. We’d been out for Japanese the week before with some…

My son started Kindergarten last year and with two snacks and a lunch to pack each day, I wasn’t too thrilled about all the waste we’d be amassing with all those plastic snack and sandwich bags.

So, I set out to find some alternatives and found these Fresh Snack Packs that are durable, reusable and washable. Made of EVA (a…

It’s not rocket science to understand that pesticides are harmful and have always been harmful to human beings, especially children and pregnant women — so the recent research linking organo-phosphate pesticides to Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder comes as no surprise. The new study in the journal Pediatrics associates exposure to pesticides with cases of ADHD in the U.S. and…

It’s really easy to green — or be more conscious about — your fitness routine. Here are my top tips to Green Your Fitness Routine:

1. Develop a quick home workout. 10 -30 minute workouts are great because those of us, who are really time-challenged, don’t have an excuse! I love the Kettleworx workout for a quick killer…

The 360 Cookware line is good for your health, your pocketbook and the planet. I love the line of pots and pans because you can employ a “waterless” cooking technique whereby you literally use 1 tablespoon of water to cook virtually any vegetable or dish that you want.

This not only saves on water, but does away with oil,…

Oooh…I love to talk about, try and use beauty products, but it’s important to make sure you always read the ingredient list on any product you buy. Here’s the top 8 ingredients to avoid, and why:

1. Parabens (anything beginning with methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl-, and isobutyl-): Avoid parabens as they can be hormone disruptors, and can cause many allergic…

Going “green” can sound overwhelming, but every bit counts and it’s important to take those first steps. So, what are ways in which you make your palace less toxic and more green? Here are my top ten tips:

1. Make all your own cleaning products. Check out my YouTube channel for lots of recipes and ideas.

2. Make…

I had planned for my first port of call when I got to England would be to visit the nearest Neal’s Yard Remedy store to find some herbs and tinctures that will magically lift my jet lag lethargy. So I rose rather too early my first morning in the U.K. (1am Los Angeles time!), had a cup of strong Matcha…

2010 is the year for EVERYONE to get growing! Whether you live in a White House-style mansion (think Michelle Obama!), or a tiny apartment in a city, you’ll be able to grow at least a couple of foods you love and nothing is more delicious than homegrown anything.

Starting a garden can be easier than it seems. My favorite gardening…