Featured accomplishment
I took my own bag with me to the store and didn't use any plastic bags.
10 months ago
Challenge Yourself
Challenges are small steps you can take toward living a more natural, healthy life. Accept a challenge, log your progress, and watch your successes add up to positive change!
How does it work?
- Take on adventures ranging from nutrition and fitness changes to greener, more natural, habits.
- Log your progress on accepted challenges.
- Track your success at living a healthier, more natural life.
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October 02, 2009
Beautify your sink
Spending time at the kitchen sink doesn’t have to be a chore. Challenge yourself to improve the view as you’re washing dishes. For starters, you might want to hang a small picture on the wall behind the sink so that you’ll have something nice to...
August 31, 2009
Knowing Your Neighbors
Start a neighborhood directory. Getting to know your neighbors even a little can help promote community, connectedness and safety. A neighborhood directory is a great place to begin. Team up to compile a list of current contact info you can share to...
August 24, 2009
Go "bowl"ing
Bathroom or kitchen clutter got you in a muddle? One easy fix is to invest in several beautiful, counter-worthy deep bowls. When guests are imminent, if you don’t feel like organizing, or if you simply need an interim solution that will last you...
September 10, 2009
Brush away the years
Are the metal fixtures around your home looking a bit grubby? You can bring back the shine with a straightforward non-gel toothpaste. Today, challenge yourself to get out that toothpaste and polish all your metal fixtures (doorknobs, handles, etc...
September 29, 2009
Host a clipping housewarming
Growing a garden from scratch can be a challenging proposition. Luckily, you can seed your garden, connect with friends, and introduce your new home at the same time, by having a clipping-centric housewarming. Today, challenge yourself to create an...
September 25, 2009
Think deep water
Did you know that light, frequent lawn sprinklings can waste more water than deep, regular waterings? Most lawns require about an inch of water per week, preferably applied before 8 a.m. Today, challenge yourself to place a bucket under your...
September 23, 2009
Mow high
Lawn care is an area in which most of us can make eco-friendly changes without discomfort. One of the easiest—and most effective—changes is to maintain a fairly tall cutting height. Setting your blade’s cutting height to 2.5-3 inches...
September 21, 2009
Bloom in blue
It’s more than an old wives’ tale: Burying iron nails beneath your hydrangeas will indeed foster the growth of bright blue blooms. How? The rust from the nails changes the plants acid-Ph balance, bringing out the blue color. Today, challenge...
September 17, 2009
Squirrely spice
Squirrels are cute in theory, but they can be highly disruptive to a garden. Today, challenge yourself to solve your squirrel infestation problem by sprinkling cayenne pepper in the soil surrounding the plants in question. (Squirrels are known to...
September 14, 2009
Up the ante
Nobody’s happy when the ants come marching into our habitats and eating areas, no matter what season. One ant attractor, sadly, is houseplants. Luckily, there are natural ways to keep the pesky bugs at bay. Today, challenge yourself to try this...
