We have always wanted to have solar panels, but wasn’t able to because we rented.  Luckily, we were able to buy our own home last year, so the first thing we did was research solar power.  I came across Real Goods Solar and found out that they have been putting solar panels on roofs since 1978. ...

We are so excited to have found water based, non toxic, no VOC acrylic paints that is also made in the USA. California, our youngest child, is an artist. He loves to paint, draw and sculpt. Unfortunately, some paints have toxins in them and give off fumes that worry us because California has asthma....

We recently ran out of our eco-friendly, store bought shower cleaner. I wasn’t able to run to the store to buy more and noticed that the soap scum built up in a matter of a couple of days. I remembered that shower cleaner can be made at home with one part water and one part vinegar. It is so...

L.A. Mama is in the process of obtaining certification as a Spiriitual Aromatherapist. Essential oils are very beneficial for many different areas of life. They are effective in the areas of Mind, Body and Spirit but they can be very beneficial for use in housekeeping. Using essential oils while cleaning...