Featured accomplishment
I convinced my mom to start replacing the sour cream on her potato with greek yogurt !
9 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 05, 2009
Explore ancient grains
So-called “ancient grains” such as millet, quinoa, amaranth, spelt, and teff are experiencing a comeback these days. Some people like ancient grains for their rich flavors. Others like them because they offer great nutritional value: quinoa is high...
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 27, 2009
Wash up anywhere
We all know the importance of washing our hands. But what to do when you’re nowhere near a sink? Natural hand sanitizers made from essential oils are effective at killing germs and they’re ready whenever and wherever you need them. They smell...
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 30, 2009
Focusing on Flavonoids
Enjoy late summer’s antioxidants. Late summer and early fall abound in produce rich with plant pigments known as flavonoids. To benefit from these valuable antioxidants, seek out the season’s brilliant red, orange and yellow hues: berries, melons...
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 28, 2009
Do it with pride
What role does body confidence play in fitness? An uncredited but powerful cameo, it seems. Confidence affects how we carry ourselves, whether we wear a baggy shirt or a form-fitting one, and our tendency to plant ourselves in the front (motivating...
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...
