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How about organic soy scented candles… oooo ahhahhhahhh they smell so yummy… it permeates the room… best of all it’s non toxic; it sets the tone for a romantic evening.  Your little sweetheart might love non-toxic nail polish, little girls love to paint their nails.  Silk sheets say something very special, romance and luxury.  There are so many ideas when it comes to eco friendly gifts.  Show your green heart this valentine’s day.  Give the gifts that save the planet.  For a full line of our eco friendly gifts check out our site www.mypumpkindoodle.com

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New Year’s resolutions can be fun!  Being greener can be educational, fun and a new, healthier lifestyle for the entire family.  It doesn’t have to be hum drum, it can actually be creative, exciting.  For us, it is exciting learning a new and better way of helping the environment and our family health. Starting with buying Organic Products is a great way to begin.  Once you go Organic, it’s hard to go back to chemicals. It feels good! You can taste, smell and feel the difference of an Organic product versus a chemical equal.  Shop for our full line of products at www.mypumpkindoodle.com

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Feel the difference that an Organic Bed can make, start with Natural bedding and then add an Organic mattress or Organic mattress topper.  You’ll be glad you did! Check out our complete line of bedding www.mypumpkindoodle.com

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When the heat gets much hotter (during the warm months)  our vegetables won’t grow, the cattle will have a hard time surviving. All plant life will have a hard time surviving.  Our entire lifestyle might have to change to adapt to the increasing temperatures and also the lower temperatures during the winter. The effects of Climate Change have already started to occur.  Climate change isn’t just about a hotter climate it is an imbalance in temperatures.  Erratic temperatures that will be extremes in both directions. Massive natural disasters will continue to occur.  Scientists have been preaching this for decades. The time has come for us to act.

Being green isn’t a luxury, it is a necessity.  Working together as a nation to do our part to lesson the disasters of this planet due to climate change is a positive step forward. I for one choose to go Forward not Back in the next 4 years.  I feel that our survival and our children’s survival is important.  I hope that no matter what your stance is on the election, you will educate yourself on the issues and vote this November!

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Green doesn’t necessarily have to be dull and boring and over spending sure isn’t fun.  Cutting down on spending helps your budget and also helps the environment when you don’t over do on buying products.

You can send your college student to school with the hip and “in style” and still watch your carbon footprint and here is how.

• Buy clothing that is sustainable and or used.  Start shopping early so that you don’t binge buy.  There are some really cool “in” clothing that is eco friendly.  The great thing about ‘vintage” is that it is Hip already.  Shopping at thrift stores can save you lots of money.  If buying used isn’t your thing, try buying Bamboo Fashion clothing.  It not only wrinkles less, it is light weight so it packs up easy and is very easy to care for, and it’s super soft!  It usually doesn’t need ironing and dries quickly, which is great for the student on the go.  It makes a great year around fabric and layers easily.

•  Organizational supplies are a must with dorm living.  Believe it or not organization is very eco friendly.  The more organized you are, the less likely you are to buy more than you need.  When you have less space, organization is paramount.  College students need to keep track of their studies, supplies and everyday items, so it will save them time.  You can buy natural fiber and sustainable file cabinets, drawers and school supplies.  Everything you need can be eco friendly for your student’s dorm room.  Natural fiber baskets, bins and desks make your student hip and going green.

• Room decor, what college student doesn’t want to have a hip dorm room and bathroom.  Mainstream products can be tempting, but you might find that natural products are just as appealing.  Bamboo sheets and comforters, natural fiber pillows and even blinds can be made from a more sustainable and earth friendly source. How about Bamboo Towels?  We have them along with bathroom rugs, and even robes and slippers.

What an exciting time this is for your family.  It can also be a very light footprint for the environment and an opportunity to educate your family on the importance of Going Green!  Just a little planning can make your college student’s dorm healthier and hip! Check out our full line of eco friendly products for students at www.mypumpkindoodle.com

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I imagine a world where my daughter doesn’t ask me why pollution stays in the air so long, a world without trash cans full of bottled water filters and pvc off gas smelling up my house and causing asthma attacks. A world where the natural system of the world wasn’t being compromised by humans.  A world where we can still have what we need and want in this world and just take the time to make it healthy instead of just pumping out products to make massive millions.

I’d like to imagine a world in my life time where seagulls don’t attack me while eating my lunch on the beach just to get human food, where beggar dolphins don’t exist and monkey’s in Africa aren’t killing people to get their food.  Where the balance of nature goes back to way it was created.

I want to believe that this world can be without oil spills in the ocean and people dying of coal mining related injuries and women in this country aren’t having defective fetus’ because of the chemicals where they work. A world where water isn’t flammable.  But mostly what I’d like to imagine, is a world where we stop being oppressed and complacent about all these issues and wake up to the reality that WE CAN have a greener world more easily, more cooperatively and more peacefully!

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Pesticides are one of the most toxic things we can use.  It is this mindset that manufactures bet on.  The fact that we aren’t keeping track of all the chemicals that we consume on a daily basis.  They depend on the marketing tactics and cleaver commercials to override our sense of logic.  It can be a highly debatable subject for sure, but one thing most people agree, pesticides are harmful.

The use of pesticides can contribute to allergies, asthma, multiple chemical sensitivities, learning disabilities and even permanent damage. The EPA website stated “There are “critical periods” in human development when exposure to a toxin can permanently alter the way an individual’s biological system operates.” when writing about the dangers of pesticides.  Children are at greater risk due to being on the floor crawling or playing,  low on the grass outside, putting things in their mouth.  Their immune systems aren’t fully developed and are not capable of handling such toxins.  Pesticides are neurotoxins and therefore it can cause serious health issues.

Adults are also at risk, and most likely unless they have lived a very careful, specific lifestyle have been exposed since early childhood.  Women who have not given birth yet can be effected and these neurotoxins can cause birth defects. So the mindset of ” a little bit won’t hurt” couldn’t be further from the truth, since most of us have already been exposed to masses of pesticides.

Keeping pesticides in the home poses a great risk of poisoning and therefore another risk of having the product in or around your home.  Just a little bit of preparations can keep your children and family from more exposure to pesticides.

There are many different ways to prevent, contain and even destroy insects without the use of chemicals ( and by chemicals we mean neurotoxins).

Mice for instance there are traps, humane traps, sticky board, and electronic devices to keep them away, plus the good ole family cat or put up an owl house in your yard.

Mosquitoes is another pest we all want to get rid of. You can keep standing water out of your yard ( and if possible neighborhood) put bat houses up, swallow houses up, order praying mantis eggs to put out, buy or make a mosquito trap, use and wear  natural herbal repellent.

Fleas are one of those things that not only drive you nuts, but your pets also.  They multiply so fast.  Nematodes are great for your yard (and very easy), herbal repellents, diatomaceous earth and natural flea traps.

It might be a little extra effort than going to the corner store, but well worth it for your children’s and families health and well being. It can be fun and educational too.  Check out our line of natural pest control at www.mypumpkindoodle.com . Have a safe and fun Spring!

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