Have you been noticing all the “NON-GMO Verified” labels on products lately? There is an ensuing battle to keep our foods free of genetic engineering – mixing one form of plant life or virus with another plant life to make super crops. Something big is happening and big name companies like Kellogg’s, Dean Foods, Kraft, MiracleGro, Scott’s, […]
Maidorganic is a family business. It is important to bring our values full circle and encourage the support of other small businesses that help sustain community spirit and our local economy. Although farms may not be seen as small businesses, most of them are generational farmers. We have all seen the bumper stickers: “No Farms, […]
Pee-cycling. There is no way to dance around this subject because it is exactly what it sounds like. Human urine contains two ingredients essential to thriving vegetation. Any expert gardener can tell you phosphorous and nitrogen are fundamental components for fertilizers and composts. When contained in urine, however, these elements can be in excess and […]
Happy Friday! You’ve worked hard all week and deserve some R & R – and another recipe straight from the Gagne kitchen. If you’re craving some sweets to enjoy this weekend look no further than your kitchen cabinet! Shal’s dessert recipe is perfect for strawberry toppings or if you’re a true vanilla lover, as is. […]
The theme of late is doom and gloom. I’ve been posting about disastrous pesticides, asthmatic ingredients in house cleaners, and scolding you for missing routine cleanings on your to-do lists. Rest assured, this post is a refresher! That is also a literal statement, as today we will be learning how to make VOC’s (Volatile Organic […]
Commercial cleaners leave little clarification for the public. In order to demystify a couple main ingredients found in the majority of cleaning products, I thought it only fair to research the chemicals used and their harmful effects on consumers. Ammonium Chlorides Ammonium chlorides are prevalent in the majority of household cleaners today. Here are ingredient […]
One of the major benefits of organic products is their omission of unnecessary chemicals that can actually harm your body, mind, and environment. At Maidorganic we take it one step further by infusing our products with real organic essential oils. These oils are not included strictly as cleaning agents, they are proven healing agents to an […]
Hi Everyone! With this new work week comes new meal plans. I know your schedules are busy and family dinners may not be in the cards, but don’t give up just yet. In today’s post Shal shares her very own recipe with us. If you’re having a hard time finding a healthy meal, try Shal’s […]