Cleaning your house can always be a tough job to do, even for those of us who do have enough spare time to do it as often as we should! But let's face it- daily stress, job problems, kids, pets - all these make our lifes enough busy so whenever we come home from work all we want to do is sit quiet and enjoy some moments of silence and relaxation, not start panicking about how dirty is the whole house and how many hours will it take us to clean it up! Sure, we can appeal to specialized companies that do that for us but how many of us really afford paying a few hundreds of bucks weekly just for cleaning the house?



And there's always the chemicals too; cleaning products tend to be excessively toxic and polluting so most of us can be prone to allergies due to their usage, not to mention the most sensitive ones like dogs, cats or our children. So that there's always tricky to start cleaning out our house, what is there left to do? One solution would be, just like before, to pay more attention on the products we buy, use protection equipment like gloves or masks.

The best and viable solution would be to turn green. The market of green products is already having enormous sales across the globe as more and more people want to protect themselves as well as the environment and use less toxic products and substances, natural and organic goods and so on. Of course, the cleaning market is also a zone of interest for most of us, and in fact, who wouldn't want to buy natural products to keep our houses clean? But what about making your own green cleaning products?



There are many effective natural products that can be used to clean grease, dirt or freshen the air, and most of them are very common in the culinary arts, such as the baking soda or the lemon juice. Lemon juice can be used to eliminate odors from the bathroom, while the baking soda will help you clean all surfaces you want, from bathroom to kitchen, leaving crystal clear areas.



Not sure you can do this by yourself? Still need some extra help from finite products? You can purchase thousands of green and natural goodies that will help you in the cleaning process from sites such as www.greenhome.com, www.realgoods.com or www.gaiam.com. All you have to do now is start making your cleaning process fun and easy, or, why not, turn it into a fun experience kids can participate to too!

Some of the most wonderful indigenous building forms originate in the African continent, from the vivid colored mud huts to the lavish intricacy of the Alhambra. With such eye delight, no wonder that the African design sense has intrigued over the centuries the Western world, including the Romans and the Ancient Greeks. Yet, what may seem at first sight for the uninitiated ones just a pretty and beautifully colored picture, African buildings are rarely just for eye catching purposes; the structures hide well-kept secrets, the shapes are built with milimetric precision based upon harsh mathematical  calculus and the results are beating perfection.



For sure, the best known buildings in the world are the great Egyptian pyramids which have captivated our imagination for thousands of years, their mysteries having not been solved yet, after all these years. And while old buildings are still triumphing with their greatness and stability despite all wars and natural hazards, new buildings are rising in contemporary Egypt, trying to make room for newer technologies in the desperate need to outstand ancient values and its simplicity towards combining bricks and the materials used.



There have been many books published regarding the unique style of African architecture, yet one of the best so far is "The Art and Architecture of Islamic Cairo" by Richard Yeomans, published in 2006. If you want to know more about the culture and architecture of Ottoman period in Egypt and its capital, Cairo, this book will for sure reveal you new horizons. Still, don't hope for anything that stands for modern Cairo; there is no room for glass and steel buildings in the ancient or Ottoman architecture, just pure art in its decorative way- from ceramics, glass, woodwork, metalwork, to textiles and manuscripts, all examined in the Museum of Islamic Arts from Cairo.



Speaking of the new development of modern Cairo, the capital, just as any other major city and capital in the world, has evolved alot in terms of civilization and culture, borrowing elements from the modern skyscrapers and combining them with natural and local elements in a true alchemy of visual arts. The contemporany Cairo, following a global trend, is focusing lately on rather green architecture. Khaled Asfour, professor at an International Egyptian University, suggests  that a combination of traditional architectural devices and new  techniques could lead to much more civilized and energy aware buildings, and for a country which has nothing more but sun, solar energy could be a blessing for bills and population.



Mohamed Awad is another architect who believes in healthy and green buildings, as he was from te beginning eager to recylce local natural materials in his constructions, resulting the wonderful Alyli Villa in Alexandria. Another great feature of the green building designed by Awad is that it doesn't rely on mechanical air conditioning for cooling, thus it doesn't contribute to global warming, the most serious problem the environment is confrunting with in the 21st century.

Like other sea turtles, green sea turtles migrate long distances betweend feeding grounds and hatching beaches. There are many islands now that are known as Turtle Islands, as the Green Sea ones nest on those beaches, making it a really marvelous show to watch, more like a one life-time experience when it comes to animals and their wonderful world. These turtles can be spotted throughout the entire Atlantic Ocean, swimming mostly into coastal waters. Individuals have been seen as far north as Canada, as well as in the British Isles in the east. Yet, major nesting sites can be found on several Caribbean Islands, along the eastern shore of the continental United States of America and isolated even in North Atlantic islands.



As being some of the largest sea turtles, found in tropical and subtropical waters of the pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean, no wonder Green Sea Turtles have a very mysterious past. In terms of food, scientists consider that young green turtles are more omnivorous than adults, as they are likely feeding with crustaceans, jellyfish, worms and other small creatures found in the sea, among with algae and sea grasses. Yet, adults tend to incorporate a more animal daily diet, feeding themselves with bigger fish as well as with invertebrates.

Care to find more interesting as well as unusual facts about this species of turtles? For a more childish approach, try the link http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pdfs/education/kids_times_turtle_green.pdf which will for sure make you learn new interesting things as well as main characteristics of the Green Sea Turtles. For example, did you know that this species of turtles can live more than 100 years or that female turtles return to their natal beaches every 2-4 years to nest? Also, females only nest at night, on sandy beaches and under some... strict rules.



Female green sea turtles emerge from the seas, climb up on the beach and then go in search for the perfect nesting place. They then dig a small hole to deposit their 110-115 eggs and cover after the nest by sweeping sand over, just like a dog burries his bone. Unfortunately, only 5-10 eggs reach maturity and develop in future baby sea turtles.

Green Sea Turtles prefer coastal waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific from many reasons, from the average warm temperature which allows them to live in their natural climate, as well as for the yet undiscovered waters and beaches where they can nest peacefully. Also, they are constantly looking for quiet places which lack dangers and predators, including crabs and flocks of gulls, crocodiles or even birds and humans.



Green turtles are listed as an endangered species, while the Mediteranean sub-population is critically listed endangered. Despite all this, hunters still kill hundreds of sea turtles for their meat and eggs, contributing to threating even more the species as natural predators already do. Their numbers were also cut down by boat propeller accidents, fishnets which cause drowning.

It is said that your every day choices leave an imprint on the earth. Pollution, energy consumption, toxic gas, litter all around and who knows how many other things- those all are responsible for what Earth has become now: less green and for sure, less healthy and friendly. We should all know the effects that have our daily, small actions towards the planet and how badly it can be influenced by small gestures of carelessness made by hundreds of millions of us, day by day. This is why, first we should be aware of the importance our daily actions have and start acting more responsibly, if not for us, at least for our children who don't have to live in the same gray and over polluted environment we are struggling with, today.



Learn how to be more careful, how to be more environmentally friendly and try give a hand protecting the nature we still have- recycle, buy green and organic products which are less harmful for yourself as well as for the environment, consume less energy with more efficient energy plans such as solar panels or wind turbines and try to reduce noxes and gas transmissions as much as possible by using public transportation or bikes as much and often as you can. Greenpeace USA is the corporation that will fight against pollution and environmental and natural disasters caused by humans and their oblivion towards everything nature stands for.



Greenpeace will also give you advice and several useful tips on how to live green and adopt a more natural lifestyle, by changing your food diets or practicing more sport. In addition, on the official website of the organization, www.greenpeace.org/usa you will find a full range of useful categories where to start going green, such as In your home, In your yard, In your office or In your community. Basically, anything you ever wish to know about ways of improving your life style and going green you will find on this platform! Interested in green jobs or, better, in a Greenpeace Job? Apply online for free and get a chance to actually do something useful for nature and for its creatures!

If you're not fully qualified yet or you're still at the beginning, you can still apply for an Internship with Greenpeace, donate or get involved in active campaignes and actions.



The Greenpeace Living Guide offers you real solutions for adapting your home to the environment, or give green solutions in your office or in your community. The guide also shows how each of us can get political and become an everyday activist. And if you are truely an ecologist, you can recieve green tips in your inbox each month by subscribing to the Greenpeace USA's email newsletter. Last, but not least, always bare in mind the 3 ecologist Rs - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, as part of the ecological motto; we must ALL be part of the solution.

Who doesn't know Emeril Lagasse? The American celebrity is a chef, restaurateur, televison personality and author of many cookbooks. And while some of you didn't have time to read one of his best selling books, I'm sure that at least you've watched some of his Food Network shows such as Emeril Live or Essence of Emeril. The American chef calls his cuisine "New New Orleans" and describes it by using local louisian ingredients in various and extraordinary ways.



Being one of the most known and appreciated chefs from entire America, Emeril Lagasse also put his signature on a series of B&G Foods products marketed on the simple name of Emeril's. The line includes dry grocery products such as pasta sauces, marinades or his signature, the "Essence" spice blend.

His newest book launched on June 1 2010, "Farm to Fork" focuses on embracing the green, organic, healty foods and recipes. The book mainly shows you how to cook up greens, herbs, milk, eggs, cheese, meats, fish, grains or homemade preserves and fresh fruits for each season. Emeril talks a lot about his newest recipes, healthy with little to no cooking, ideal for the summers season which include the Baby Limas, Green and Yellow Beans, Teardrop tomatoes with Mint Vinaigrette or Tomato Tartare seasoned with Fresh Mint Tea. The refreshing drinks chapter includes some delicious recipes such as Tarragon Granita or fresh Watermelon Limeade, while real delight comes from the desert chapter which will please you with some of the yummiest inventions like Nectarine and Mascarpone Tart or Apricot Clafouti.



Yet to follow is one of Emeril's many delicious and easy to do recipes, the Crostini with Ricotta and Spring Peas. The fresh ricotta is known as being a very versatile ingredient with both sweet and savory preparations and it is used in various shapes and forms to create special and tasteful recipies, a true alchemy of tastes and a delight to all senses. The ingredients you'll need are the following:

1 baguette or other crusty bread
¼ cup olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 14-ounce tub ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped mint
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 ½ cup spring peas blanched in salted water, shocked and drained*
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
1 teaspoon chopped basil.



First heat the grill to medium-high temperature. Slice the baguetto into 2-3 inch oval slices and brush each slice on one side with olive oil seasoned with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until toasted and then put it aside. Sprinkle some salt over 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, then chop the garlic and mash it until it becomes a paste. Now take a bowl and combine the garlic paste, the ricotta, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, some mint, shallots and some black pepper, then mix them well and set aside.

Take another bowl and mash the spring peas with the fork until you have a mixture of pea halves and paste. Add sald, pepper, minced garlic, some extra virgin olive oil and the remaining mint, as well as parmesan and basil, then stir gently to combine. All you have to do now is spread 1 tablespoon of ricotta mixture onto the grilled breads and enjoy some really delicious starters! Bon apetit, or, as Emeril would say, "Kick it up a notch!"

Oh, beauty products! So many, so countless, so different and so appealing to every woman and man, regardless to skin color, age, sex or place of birth! Because the need of beauty lays in all of us, it comes as no surprise that we want to constantly improve our self image by appealing to products which claim they will make us more beautiful, more attractive and, in the end, more pleased with ourselves, without complexes. Sure, they can cost large amounts of money and take even months for proper results, and in the end, nobody can guarantee you get fully satisfied; yet, this beauty odyssey continues to drawn millions of people and to transfer billions of dollars annually into the accounts of the big cosmetic corporations.



And while many of consumers are still bound to buy the products they already know, or at least thrust worthy brands, more and more people go the other way around and try the new comers of the area, the bio, natural or organic products. These products are made out of natural ingredients, with essential oils, fruit extracts and other similar natural ingredients which assure you a full skin tolerance, no allergies or irritations, while they still fight effectively against problems like wrinkles, big pores, pimples, wrinkles and many others more. Sure, as other markets, the natural cosmetic one has evolved massively during the last decade, becoming more and more accessible for ordinary people who can still enjoy good natural results at affordable prices.



Another great impact upon the evolution of the market was that already thousands of shops are selling virtually, via online shops; the advantages of this type of marketing are countless, as people from all over the world can enjoy the same quality of the products, the same brands and reputations no matter the area, without having to look for substitutes in their own countries, or pay overprices for the same products.

One of this type of online cosmetic shop was developed by the Jen's Green company which now sells all sort of natural skin are products, from face cleansers to face creams, serums, gels and many others more. One of the best known products from the brand is the Green Tea/Shea cleanser; very mild, this cleanser heals and soothes skin with the highest available quality of the Shea Butter.



The Shea Butter is later on blended with Green Tea extracts in order to gently stimulate the skin, to offer it protection and condition. The third most important ingredient of the mix is represented by the Aloe Vera which hydrates the epidermis deeply, leaving a supple, rejuvenated and nourished complexion. You can purchase the product from different shops, or you can give a virtual ride into the www.makeupalley.com to see reviews of the products, as well as sites it can be purchased from and other useful things. What to say more? Just enjoy your green and organic shopping with Jen!

Going green is not an easy job to do as many of us might think it is. Sure, it's about buying green and organic products from already so many shops across the continent, at affordable prices and voila- you're gonna have a better living. Then again, it's not all about buying and more buying; going green englobes the whole concept of being more responsible towards nature, not polluting environment, using greener energy alternatives and, moreover, try and convince others to do the same.



Because while we can brag about our natural and green way of living, there are still hundreds of millions people across the globe who are not yet fully aware of the consequences our actions have towards environment and, by extending, towards our entire future on this planet. Many of us still consider being ecological a luxury or really don't care about protecting nature which is harmul both for their personal life, as well as for ours, this is why responsibility and actions should speak more loudly than consumerism and buying yet another product with the difference that it is, somehow, greener and better for ourselves.

And if you really care about making the difference or at least make the first step to a cleaner environment, you can purchase green products from the following areas: recycled content, greenhouse friendly, water & natural resource saving, energy efficient, low-toxicity and chemical free, fuel efficient, organic, bio-dynamic or eco-organic products. As you can see, the offer on the market is quite generous and it also gives you countless possibilities to protect the green space by purchasing natural and organic, chemical free and environmental safe goods, from clothing to personal care and more.



If you want a deeper on the organic products market or how to buy or make yourself green house handling products, besides the specialized sites full of formula and tips, you can also try the well known YouTube. Here you'll find a full selection of videos regarding the going green phenomena, along with smart ideas, tips and ingredients so you can too benefit from a non irritating, safe and fun house cleaning.



Need more tips or advice? Hit the web page www.goingecogreen.com and you can watch live news, read the blog, or search through some of the following categories: going green business, go green guide, go green jobs, go green products, go green tips or go green videos. By far, the most appealing, easy to use and to follow are the Go Green Products and Go Green Tips categories. On the products category you can read several reviews about all types of green and organic products as well as their uses or the places they can be purchased from, so you can know everything about, let's say, green tea or the materials needed for green buildings construction.

Taking a job is not an easy thing to do, especially on the economical conditions that we're under these days. Financial world crises, massive budgetary cutoffs, millions of unemployed people living on streets daily, in front of useless governments, that seem to not be taking any measures for the good of the population and the state. Under these conditions, no wonder that people are afraid of not losing their jobs over night or not being able to pay anymore their debts as state is cutting out funds and salaries to cover at least a small part of the budgetary deficit and not only. So it seems that all of us who have a place to work today should feel blessed and not even consider leaving it or moving to another sectors. Yet, even though hirings are not on top of companies' list, there might be a slight chance for them to find a job in the green sector which is, fortunately, constantly and sustainably developing.



So if you still have a hope in finding a decent payed job in this world chaos that we're living these days, you should focus more your attention on the green sector which is providing you with a source of many possible jobs to be taken into consideration. But first, what are the "green collar" jobs? The green collar jobs are connected to eco-friendly products, services and industry and examples can be given from most fields, such as recycling operations, alternative (renewable) energy resources such as wind or solar energy, cleaner technologies, green building, organic farming and so on.



In the present, the green industrial cluster comprises is the fifth largest market sector in the USA, so there is pretty much an abundance of green opportunities in these industries. And with some good qualification you can earn up to $52,000 per year in this green sector, so what's been keeping you from applying? There are some specialized sites which offer updated information regarding the available spots in the green industries, along with the job description and the eligibility criteria, so if you feel yourself luck enough, you should definitely give it a try.



Some of the top green jobs include the following: Hydrologist which can earn up to $52,000 annually, environmental engineer with around $50,000 or Pest Control Technician with a median annual income of $30,500. Being a Conservation Biologist will bring you up to $52, 500 per year while a job as an ecologist (yes, I know, it sounds pretty abstract and frankly, I don't have a clue what your daily tasks might be) will be rewarded with up to $69,000 per year (under these circumstances, I quit my job too!!!).



Some other money-worth green collar jobs include the Agriculture Inspector with a median annual income of $35,000 while a Pollution Control Engineer can earn as much as $66,000 per year.

We all want natural and healthy products for our daily life, but most of the time we're too busy to take ourselves the time to shop for better, greener products which will ensure us a healthy and eco-friendly, environmentally responsible existence. We all want to buy green and live green, for sure, but in the end, how many of us actually do this as a life style or at least on regular basis? We still tend to hit the first and nearest supermarket and shop for everything there, without considering the risks of genetically modified food products or unhealthy and full of chemicals other products such as daily care products or even clothes. We still need a more pregnant green culture so that we realize the risks we are putting ourselves into by purchasing yet another bad product, no matter its value or its use.



Come on ya all folks, you can do better than that! You can start having a more responsible and eco-friendly life style at least by putting your car aside for a while and go with public transportation or by bike, practicing more sports or eating healthier. And if most of Americans already start to understand the consequences and diseases that can occur due to this chaotic life style, you'll Australians still need pushing from behind? You shouldn't let those Americans be better or go ahead yourselves and you should also start being more aware of your daily existence, protect the environment and yourselves more.



How? Well there are tons of new, green and natural stores opened almost everywhere so there's no excuse in you not buying the right and healthy products, whether we talk about food, drinks, energy alternative sources (wind turbines or solar panels, depending on the budget) or daily basis products. And if yet you are too lazy or don't feel like driving a lot to find a convenient green store in the area, you always have the option of online shopping. The online shopping provides you with a series of advantages, among several discounts, a full range of green products you can now purchase, low rates, good quality and the amount of time saved.

In search for a better and greener lifestyle, you should first stop at www.thegreendirectory.com.au, which is a specialized site where you will find all the useful info about living green, green news, people and events that matter. Some other interesting categories you might fancy ar the Animal Care one, Body and Skin Care, Clothing and fashion, the Commercial and Industrial part or the one which will provide you with everything you need to know about green Businesses. The site also provides you with a useful list of the most green and known online shops on the Australian territory, so that you will always find the things you need, effortless.



The begreen.com.au claims it's Australia's most comprehensive portal for environmental products, services, educational resources and more so it's worth giving it a try, maybe you'll find something useful within it. And, always remember a cute green statement: "I think green, therefore I am green!"<

Living green has become more of an obsession for many of us today, since we all are in the pursue of better and more natural products, without chemicals or added substances that can attack our health. And oh, how good we feel when we come home with a bag full of eco friendly and organic goodies, right?



From juicy vegetables and tasteful fruits, to good smelling creams and health care products, cards, clothes made out of organic cotton and many many others more- we all have at least a  favorite green product that we couldn't live without. And thank God, in our days, we can basically find organic and natural stores pretty much everywhere so that not going green is a path not to be chosen by most of us.

Yet, if organic stores near you don't fully satisfy you, the prices are too high or you just don't find the products you need, there is always the more viable option of online shopping. You can browse through hundreds or even thousands of online shops full with natural, organic and eco-friendly goodies so that you always have what you wish for. Now, you can even paint your walls with green building products such as the Mythic non-toxic paint, available in many different colors at wwww.green-living.com. If you want to make a nice gift to someone you love, you should definitely stop by the Gifting section of the website which for sure will please you with categories such as green gadgets, personal accessories, water bottles, journals, jewelery and much more, all in the green ecological spirit.



In addition, you will also find a fine selection of candles, all sizes and shapes, with different appealing scents and aromatherapy powers in the Home Decor section. You can chose, for example, the 100% Recyclable Soy Candles with different scenes such as Rosemary Tea Tree, Vanilla Bean and Sweet Orange or the Lavender Lemon Verbena for prices as low as $8.99 for the 3 oz. ones or $18.99 for the 10 oz. candles. Another cute idea from the online store would be the Frog on Leaf Incense Burner which for sure will the keep the atmosphere on fire no matter the weather for only $12.99.



Still not convinced? Step into women world and find the finest selection of organic and natural-based cosmetics, from vegan lip balms to gift box of 5 soaps, yummy shower gels or orange ginger salt scrubs for as low as $18. All in all, everything you could possibly need or dream of, you will for sure find in one of the online store's selection at guaranteed low rates and 100% natural, pure and organic.



If you want something sweet, cute that your kid will fall for, check out the Baby& Kids section for toys and music. A wonderful Hand-Crafted Felt Puppet with the Grinning White Yeti for sure will draw the attention of your beloved child and help him discover more of this wonderful world, while it will also keep him occupied so that you can have a well-deserved breathing moment.