SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Nutrition begins at the source. When Bob bites into a peach today he can taste the evolution of agriculture in America – on the outside it is blushing and sumptuous but on the inside it has become hard, bland and…Read More

In honor of our one year anniversary, we here at Eco18 have decided to adopt 18 resolutions towards becoming an even more sustainable, eco-friendly group! Be sure to join our twitter party tonight from 7:00 – 8:00 EST to make…Read More

Mandi is our lemon beagle. She’s called a “lemon” beagle because of her light and freckled coloring. It’s quite fitting for her gentle, playful and precocious disposition. We rescued Mandi from the cramped crate she had been living in for…Read More

At eco18, we love anything that has to do with recycling and upcycling which is why we adore these hand-crafted American made journals by Vintage Vinyl Journals. These journals incorporate old vintage vinyl records that are damaged or unplayable that…Read More

The endless conflict of motherhood: the need to take care of yourself and the desire to be with your baby, with only limited time to do both. As a long time yogi I’ve been playing with different ways to merge…Read More

There are a number of reasons why someone might not be able to breastfeed—from no milk supply, to health issues, or maybe you’ve adopted a baby. Whatever the reason might be, if you cannot breastfeed don’t fret. While breastfeeding is…Read More

 Does Your News-Stand up to Green Living? In a previous article I shared a list of books on the environment, eco-friendly living, sustainability and more. So, naturally I thought I would share my list of magazines that celebrate a green…Read More

Although Vitamin D is commonly called a vitamin, it is not actually an essential dietary vitamin in the strict sense, as it can be synthesized in adequate amounts by all mammals from sunlight. Of course, that in itself sets up…Read More

“Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food.”  – Hippocrates   Anyone who has ever seen a food pyramid knows that fruits and vegetables take up a large portion of our recommended daily diet. According to…Read More

I recently returned to work full-time and the biggest challenge I faced was finding acceptable childcare for my children. There are so many things to consider for the non-eco-minded mom, that adding a natural lifestyle to the mix can make…Read More