DISCOVER NATURAL BOX AT ABE'S MARKET

IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY, ABE'S MARKET IS OFFERING NATURAL BOX FOR $5.  WHAT YOU GET ARE THREE SAMPLES OF YOUR CHOICE AND $5.00 TO SPEND ON ABE'S MARKET.  WHEN CHOOSING THE SAMPLES YOU CAN CLICK ON THE INFO BUTTON.  THIS WILL BRING YOU DIRECTLY TO THE PAGE FOR THAT ITEM.  YOU CAN THEN DETERMINE IF THIS PRODUCT SUITS YOUR NEEDS.  THE CATEGORIES YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM ARE:  LATEST SAMPLES, BATH AND BODY, HOME, PET, HEALTH, FOOD, BEAUTY, BABIES AND KIDS.  SOME SAMPLES OFFERED ARE:



Bambola Beauty Volcanic Mineral Scrub




BerryPlus Laundry Soap




Lavender Organic Personal Lubricant




Mindful Beauty Organic Restorative Facial Serum



Nurture Me Plump Peas - dry baby food




Outta The Park Original Barbecue Sauce





Pet Naturals Clean Conditioner and Shampoo-in-One



ORDER YOUR NATURAL BOX TODAY FROM ABE'S MARKET, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.  IT'S A GREAT WAY TO BE INTRODUCED TO THE THOUSANDS OF ORGANIC AND NATURAL PRODUCTS THEY OFFER.

REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

CARBON FOOTPRINT:  THE AMOUNT OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND SPECIFICALLY CARBON DIOXIDE EMITTED BY SOMETHING, i.e. A PERSON'S ACTIVITIES OR A PRODUCT'S MANUFACTURE AND TRANSPORT, DURING A GIVEN PERIOD. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20footprint


NEARLY EVERYTHING WE DO CONTRIBUTES TO OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.  THE AVERAGE AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD PRODUCES OVER 35,000 POUNDS OF CARBON DIOXIDE EACH YEAR.  MANY INDUSTRIES LEAVE A CARBON FOOTPRINT.  GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INCLUDE CO2, METHANE, NITROUS OXIDE AND F-GASES.  ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION IS ONE OF THE INDUSTRIES WITH THE BIGGEST CARBON FOOTPRINT.  FACTORY FARMING, DEFORESTATION AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES ALSO LEAVE A LARGE CARBON FOOTPRINT. 

HOWEVER, WE CAN ALL DO OUR PART TO REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.  BUYING PRODUCTS THAT ARE ECO-FRIENDLY CAN HELP MAKE OUR LIFE A LITTLE BIT MORE GREEN.  PRODUCTS THAT ARE COMPOSTABLE, BIODEGRADABLE, MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS, AND UTILIZE GREEN PACKAGING ALL HELP TO REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.

HERE ARE SOME PRODUCTS THAT "FIT THE BILL":

Bamboo Compost Pail ~ $38.90





Compost Pail Liners ~ 6 Liter Bio Bags (50 count) $11.99




Eco-Nuts Natural Laundry Soap ~ Contains Saponin (a natural cleaner) $26.99.




Ultra~Green 2-ply Dinner Napkins ~ Made from Sugarcane $4.49



Owl Recycled Padfolio ~ Made from 100% recycled PolyCanvas and 100% recycled leather $35.00




Greeting Cards by Raju's Arts ~ Printed on 100% PCW paper $8.25



TO FIND MORE PRODUCTS THAT REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT, GO TO ABE'S MARKET.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

EARTH DAY, CELEBRATED APRIL 22ND, MARKS THE INVENTION OF THE MODERN ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT IN 1970.  EARTH DAY FOUNDER GAYLORD NELSON, WHO AT THE TIME WAS A U.S. SENATOR FROM WISCONSIN, HAD WITNESSED THE RAVAGES OF THE  OIL SPILL IN SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA IN 1969.  AT THAT TIME, THE PUBLIC WAS BECOMING MORE AWARE OF THE CONDITIONS THAT LED TO AIR AND WATER POLLUTION.

WANTING TO FORCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ONTO THE NATIONAL AGENDA, SENATOR NELSON ANNOUNCED HIS IDEA FOR AN ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION.  THIS EVENT WOULD BE A NATIONAL TEACH-IN ON THE ENVIRONMENT.  MILLIONS OF AMERICANS TOOK TO THE STREETS, PARKS, AND AUDITORIUMS TO DEMONSTRATE FOR A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT.

THE FIGHT FOR A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT CONTINUES TODAY.  THE RAVAGES OF POLLUTION HAVE CAUSED SEVERE CONSEQUENCES FOR OUR PLANET.  WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REVERSE THE EFFECTS BUT BY DOING OUR PART TO RECYCLE, RE-USE AND TO LIVE A MORE SUSTAINABLE LIFE, WE CAN SLOW DOWN THE EFFECTS.

FROM APRIL 22ND UNTIL APRIL 28TH, ABE'S MARKET WILL BE RUNNING AN EXCLUSIVE EARTH DAY SALE.  

Compostable Assorted Utensils

 


EnviroSax Eco-friendly Reusable Bags



Odor Eliminator Soy Candle




Organic Cotton Cami Set



Fresh Dog Bed Deodorizer




Earth Friendly Products Stain and Odor Remover



Baby Food Storage Cubes

NATURAL CHOICES FOR EXPECTANT MOMS AND NEWBORNS

PREGNANCY CAN BE A DIFFICULT TIME, ESPECIALLY THE FIRST AND LAST TRIMESTER.  MANY EXPECTANT MOMS SUFFER FROM MORNING SICKNESS IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER.  THE SECOND TRIMESTER CAN BE SMOOTH SAILING FOR MANY, WITH MINOR ACHES AND PAINS.  MANY WOMEN TEND TO GAIN MOST OF THEIR WEIGHT IN THE THIRD TRIMESTER. THIS, IN ADDITION TO LOWER BACK PAIN AND AN ALL-OVER UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING, CAN CAUSE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS AND IRRITABILITY.

IF YOU ARE AN EXPECTANT MOM, IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY AND AS STRESS-FREE AS POSSIBLE DURING YOUR PREGNANCY.  CHOOSE NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS, AS THEY WILL HELP YOU TO LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST.

Rainbow Light Prenatal One

S.W. Basics Face and Body Cream

Scotch Naturals Nail Polish

PREPARE TO WELCOME YOUR NEWBORN WITH NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS.  MANY BABY PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET TODAY CONTAIN FDA APPROVED CHEMICALS.  HOWEVER, THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF MANY OF THESE CHEMICALS ARE UNKNOWN.  SOME OF THESE CHEMICALS HAVE BEEN LINKED TO SEVERE MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING CANCER.  

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME NATURAL CHOICES FOR YOUR NEWBORN'S LAYETTE AND SKINCARE:

BabyKicks Hemparoo Duz-it-All

Petites Frites Reversible Bib

Organic Color Wheel Infant Body Suit

Pregnancy and Newborn Discover Natural Pack

YOU CAN FIND THESE PRODUCTS AND MORE AT ABE'S MARKET.  

NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS ON SALE

GREAT PRODUCTS THAT FILL A NEED WILL ALWAYS DO WELL, WHETHER THEY ARE ON SALE OR NOT.  STARTING TODAY APRIL 12TH THRU SUNDAY APRIL 14TH, YOU CAN GET UP TO 50% OFF ON HUNDREDS OF GREAT PRODUCTS AT ABE'S MARKET. 

I LOVE TO BLOG ABOUT ABE'S MARKET AS THEY HAVE SUCH A HUGE ASSORTMENT OF NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS AND THEY ALLOW USERS TO FILTER FOR SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND DIETARY ATTRIBUTES.  ABE'S MARKET IS AN EXCELLENT ECO-SITE STOCKED WITH EVERYTHING FROM ORGANIC FOOD TO NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS.  

FOR EACH ITEM FEATURED ON ABE'S MARKET, YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT THE FOUNDERS OF THE COMPANY AND THE ORIGIN OF THAT PARTICULAR PRODUCT, WHICH INDICATES THE INGENUITY INVOLVED.  IT'S LIKE AN ONLINE FARMERS MARKET.

HERE ARE SOME PRODUCTS YOU WILL FIND ON SALE:

South of the Border Tortilla Soup



Morning Sunshine Breakfast Cookie




Colorado Campfire Chicken Stew




ABE'S MARKET HAS A LARGE SELECTION OF GLUTEN FREE FOODS AND GLUTEN FREE FOOD PRODUCTS.  IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR NATURAL HAIR AND SKIN SOLUTIONS FOR NEWBORNS, BABIES AND KIDS OF ALL AGES, BABO BOTANICALS PRODUCTS ARE MADE ON A CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM AND ARE FREE OF SULFATES, FORMALDEHYDE, PARABENS, AND PHTHALATES.  

SO REMEMBER TO SHOP ABE'S MARKET THIS WEEKEND AND STOCK UP ON YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS, OR TRY SOMETHING NEW.  YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID.

NATURAL SKINCARE PRODUCTS TO REFRESH YOUR SKIN

WE SPRING CLEAN OUR HOMES AFTER A LONG WINTER TO FRESHEN THEM UP AND GET THEM READY FOR THE WARM WEATHER.  WE PUT OUR WINTER CLOTHES IN STORAGE AND AIR OUT OUR SPRING AND SUMMER WARDROBE.  MANY OF US EVEN SPRING CLEAN OUR CARS.  SPRING CLEANING OUR SKIN IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT TO KEEP IT FRESH AND GLOWING.  

OUR SKIN'S NATURAL EXFOLIATION PROCESS IS SLUGGISH DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.  THE INDOOR HEAT AND COLD WEATHER DRIES IT OUT, CREATING AN AGED AND LIFELESS LOOK.  THE BEST PLACE TO START, TO GET RID OF THE DEAD SKIN CELLS, IS WITH A GOOD EXFOLIATING PRODUCT.  

Strawberry Lemon Face and Body Sugar Scrub ~ an enchanting sugar scrub made with fresh pureed strawberries and lemons.



CLEANSING YOUR FACE OF IMPURITIES IS ALSO IMPORTANT, NOT ONLY FOR REMOVING MAKE-UP BUT ALSO TO REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN CELLS.

GO Ginger Face Cleanser ~ invigorates and detoxifies for a fresher and brighter complexion.





Gorgeous Hippie On The Go Hydrate Facial Skincare Kit ~ a complete regime for those with normal to dry skin.



AFTER CLEANSING AND TONING YOUR SKIN, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MOISTURIZE YOUR FACE.  FOR THE AREA AROUND THE EYES, A SEPARATE CREAM WORKS BEST.  SINCE THIS AREA IS THINNER, IT TENDS TO AGE FASTER.  WHEN APPLYING EYE CREAM, BE SURE TO APPLY IT WITH YOUR RING FINGER FROM THE OUTSIDE IN.


Super Fruits Eye Balm ~ a blend of powerfully anti-aging fruits from around the world.


S.W. Basics Face and Body Cream ~ contains Fair Trade shea butter, organic extra virgin coconut oil, and organic extra virgin olive oil.



  
THESE PRODUCTS WILL GET YOUR DULL WINTER SKIN READY FOR SPRING.  AND THE BEST PART IS THEY ARE ALL NATURAL AND CRUELTY-FREE.  
  

HOME GARDENING AND ITS BENEFITS

GARDENING IS CONSIDERED A "LABOR OF LOVE" AND GARDENS PROVIDE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ENJOYMENT ADVANTAGES FOR THE GARDENER.  A HOME GARDEN PROVIDES A SOURCE OF FRESH PRODUCE WITHOUT UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.  

ORGANIC PRODUCE IS MORE COSTLY AT THE GROCERY STORE; HOWEVER, YOU CAN GROW YOUR OWN ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT HOME WITHOUT THE USE OF CHEMICALS.  HOME GROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE SUPERIOR IN TASTE AND QUALITY TO STORE-BOUGHT PRODUCE, WHICH IS OFTEN PICKED BEFORE THE PLANT IS RIPE.  IT ALSO LOSES ITS NUTRIENTS FROM THE TIME IT'S HARVESTED, SHIPPED TO THE SUPERMARKET, AND BOUGHT BY THE CONSUMER.  

ORGANIC GARDENING AT HOME HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.  SETTING UP A COMPOST PILE WITH CERTAIN RECYCLED KITCHEN AND YARD WASTE PROVIDES A NUTRIENT-RICH ADDITIVE FOR YOUR GARDEN,  THUS REDUCING POLLUTION AND GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION.  

HOME GARDENING HAS MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS, AS WELL.  DOCTORS IN THE UK ARE NOW PRESCRIBING GARDENING AS A WAY TO BEAT DEPRESSION.  JUST BEING OUTSIDE AND ONE WITH NATURE CAN BE VERY SOOTHING AND HELPS TO REDUCE STRESS.

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING GROWING YOUR OWN PRODUCE BUT NOT CERTAIN HOW TO BEGIN, The Food For Everyone Foundation ENCOURAGES AND FOSTERS SUSTAINABLE GARDENING THROUGH THEIR BOOKS AND CD/DVD GARDENING SEMINARS FEATURING THE MITTLEIDER GARDENING METHOD.  THIS SITE OFFERS A WEALTH OF INFORMATION ON NON-POLLUTING AND ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE FOOD PRODUCTION PROCEDURES.  

The Mittleider Gardening Library


6 Steps to Successful Gardening


Canned Garden Seeds


THESE ARE JUST A SAMPLING OF WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU GET YOUR GARDEN READY FOR A PRODUCTIVE GROWING SEASON AND HARVEST. 

NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCT REVIEW

I HAVE BEEN USING NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS FOR SOME TIME NOW AND HAVE COME TO APPRECIATE THE BENEFIT IN USING THEM.  HAVING BEEN BORN IN THE 50'S, THERE WERE MANY PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET THAT WERE ADVERTISED AS BENEFICIAL FOR YOU AND YOUR HOME.  I CONTINUED USING THESE PRODUCTS UNTIL I BECAME AWARE OF THE TOXIC INGREDIENTS THEY CONTAINED AND HOW THEY COULD AFFECT MY HEALTH.

NOW WHEN I SHOP FOR PRODUCTS, WHETHER THEY BE FOOD, HEALTH AND BEAUTY AIDS, CLEANING PRODUCTS OR DOG FOOD/TREATS,  I ALWAYS LOOK FOR THOSE THAT ARE NATURAL, ORGANIC, AND CRUELTY-FREE.  

HERE ARE SOME OF MY RECENT PURCHASES:


Cherry Almond Soap by Yesteryear Soap Company ~ I like washing my face with soap and wanted something that wouldn't dry out my skin.  This soap was the perfect choice.  My face feels soft and smooth afterwards and the fragrance is amazing!  




Life-flo Pure Argan Oil ~ I use this on my face in the A.M. and P.M.  My skin feels thoroughly nourished and the crow's feet and frown lines are softened.  It also softens my cuticles.




Mineral Fusion Volumizing Shampoo ~ This shampoo comes out of the bottle thick and feels wonderful on the hair and scalp.  I have used many volumizing shampoos; this product definitely works the best.






Burt's Bees Radiance Eye Cream ~ love the consistency of this eye cream.  Definitely gives the eye area a more youthful appearance.




Earth Friendly Products Liquid Hand Soap ~ a great non-drying liquid hand soap with natural fragrance.





Earth Friendly Products Dishmate Dish Soap ~ a little goes a long way.  Dishes and glassware sparkle.  The almond scent is great.




Earth Friendly Products Ecos Laundry Detergent with Built-In Fabric Softener ~ made from plants, this product get clothes clean without the use of harsh chemicals.  Also available in unscented.  Does double-duty with the built-in fabric softener.