Going Backwards – Recession choices

Chris Rock, in one of his stand up routines, has a line about the one thing that is absolutely impossible for women to do. After things get better and better, ie: better car, better apartment, better sex – it is absolutely impossible for women to go backwards. Women may say we need to economize, but [...]

Midwinter Renewal

For many of us, midwinter can be a grim time. Whether you’re in the grips of frigid weather or simply coping with the exhaustion of a prolonged holiday season of over eating, over spending and perhaps even, over socializing. In ancient European cultures, midwinter solstice was a time when the return of the sun’s light [...]

A Few Of My Favorite Gifts

This year many of us are being challenged to come up with gift ideas that are original, thoughtful and affordable. I’ve given and received some gifts that match that criteria and many of them can be made, obtained or managed at the last minute, for those of us who haven’t quite [...]

Bundt Cakes to the Rescue

The holidays are upon us and it seems there are more gatherings that revolve around food now, than at any other time of the year. There’s the office party, church events, family and friends and everyone coming home for the holidays. If it feels like an occasion, it’s time for a cake, but not just [...]

Thankfulness – A Spiritual Practice

It used to be that families sat around the dinner table and bowed their heads in a prayer of thankfulness at every meal. Today this ritual is practiced less frequently – with Thanksgiving as the grand exception. For believers of every faith and non-believers, it is a time when our thoughts turn [...]

What’s a Budget?

Everyone I know has been hit hard by the current recession. Families are losing their homes and jobs and many have been forced to radically alter their lifestyle. Even families that thought they were financially secure have discovered that their debt load was unsustainable. We are having to learn to budget!
A lot of us got [...]

4 Reasons to Renounce Clutter

Like many Americans, I was accustomed to buying things that seemed rationale at the time, but in fact, were not always necessary things. The result was, our very large home was brimming with things that had no place of their own. We had clutter. Of course, four children, two pets, athletic equipment, school [...]

Americans Want Simpler Lives

According to Thom Blischok, President of Consulting and Innovation at Information Resources Inc. (IRI), the American dream has changed radically in recent years. He states: “Ten years ago, 90% of Americans wanted to get rich. Today, 20% of Americans want to get rich. Ninety four percent of Americans just want to live a simpler, better [...]

Perfect Pumpkin Custard or Pie

I have tried to make home made pies and for some reason, despite watching all the gourmet cooking Divas on television, assuring me it’s as easy, as well, pie, maybe they haven’t noticed, but PIE isn’t easy! Especially because I don’t want to use Crisco or buy a pre-made crust and full butter crusts are [...]

Lessons of the 60’s

As the children of the 60’s cross into their 60’s,  their epic levels of consumerism has shifted to consumption of health care, retirement homes and experiences that attempt to recapture their youth. Many are eagerly inventing third or fourth careers for their senior years as they bounce back from the setbacks of this recession. [...]

Is Your Diet Destroying A Rainforest?

Everything we do has an impact on our world and the progression of global warming. Some of it is quite direct, like whether we recycle, what kind of car we drive and whether we consume a diet that is plant based and locally grown or meat based and transported thousands of miles to reach us. [...]

Why Your Mother’s Skincare Won’t Work for You

The short and simple answer to this question is that even a generation ago, women washed their faces with chemically harsh soaps and then slathered on a mineral oil based cream to moisturize. This combination of first stripping off all the natural oils of your skin and then replacing them with synthetic, petroleum based grease, [...]

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution

This new series is set in Huntington, West Virginia, where 50% of the population is obese and poor eating habits seem to be a badge of honor among it’s inhabitants.  Jamie Oliver, well know British chef, attempts to get a local school to change their meal program to reflect a healthier standard. He is confronted [...]

FRESH ORGANICS BUBBLE BATH WINS AWARD!

SAFBABY has awarded Fresh Organics it’s most prestigious Green Award. “We love Fresh Organics Calming Bubble Bath, free of sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates, parabens, petroleum, phthalates, artificial fragrances and colors and free of nut oils, gluten, soy and dairy!  And if all of that doesn’t make you bubble up inside with joy, wait till you hear [...]

Fresh Organics Wins Award!

Safbaby recognizes exceptional, non-toxic and safe products for our children and publishes information about the toxic chemicals commonly found in many commercial baby brands. Their mission is to help parents make more informed and safe choices for their babies and children. We are proud to announce that our Babee Lotion has been awarded the  Safbaby [...]

New Items for Sale

We’re now including a new category of household cleaners. We have been researching this category for a long time and have been trying out various contenders in our homes and office. The winner of the contest, both in terms of utility, low environmental impact and cost was hands-down Charlies Soap! We will be proud to [...]

Greensolutions

We are always striving to walk more gently on this planet. For us that means, choosing renewable resources, recycling more and wasting less. It’s a big deal to us here at Fresh Organics and you can read on our list of Green Practices. As a small company, it’s easier for us than for larger companies, [...]

Six Tips to a Greener Christmas

Remember Bing Crosby crooning away about a White Christmas?  Well this year, I’m dreaming about a Green Christmas. I read that according to the EPA, Americans dispose of an additional million tons of household waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That’s a 25% spike in waste, from 4 million to 5 million tons. A [...]