Whether you're sending the kids back to school, planning a summer picnic, or simply trying to reduce your environmental footprint, creating a zero-waste lunch doesn't have to be stressful. Remember: small changes add up. By following these 9 tips on how to create a zero-waste lunch, you can have a ... Read More about 9 Tips on How to Create a Zero Waste Lunch
7 Healthy School Snacks
Most kids snacks we see on the market today come in unnecessary packaging and are laced with additives, preservatives and dyes that, to be honest, we don't really need to be feeding our kids every day or ever. I totally get the “convenience” factor when it comes to preparing lunches and snacks for ... Read More about 7 Healthy School Snacks
Blue Green Power Smoothie
Are you concerned with the amount of waste you create and where it all ends up? Do you eat whole foods and skip the junk? Do you wake up each and every morning feeling happy and at your best? Do you have that coconut oil glow? Do you feel vibrant inside and out? If you answered yes to any or all of ... Read More about Blue Green Power Smoothie
Cucumber Lemonade
Attempting to keep hydrated over the last few days, I decided to spice up my water routine. First I added some cucumbers, then some sliced lemons, which naturally lead to adding freshly squeezed lemon juice and finally, a dash of honey. This is how my cucumber lemonade recipe was born. Cucumber ... Read More about Cucumber Lemonade
20 Uses for Coconut Oil
Recently, I heard one of the best lines about coconut oil "Always have three jars- one for the bathroom, one for the kitchen and one for the bedroom." Meghan Telphner is brilliant. Simply brilliant. Seeing as coconut oil is so affordable, readily available and completely natural I use it for ... Read More about 20 Uses for Coconut Oil
Choose Organic Diaper Cream – 5 Toxins to Avoid in Diaper Cream
We are all exposed to toxins in some form on a daily basis, but just how much depends on the foods we eat, the furniture we sit on, and the personal care products we decide to put on our bodies, etc. The degree to which we potentially put our children’s health at risk is dependent on the products we ... Read More about Choose Organic Diaper Cream – 5 Toxins to Avoid in Diaper Cream
Tips to Save Water at Home
Recently, there are more and more areas struggling with droughts. Therefore, conserving water is more important than it ever has been. Even if you’re not living in these regions, reducing your water consumption at home will not only decrease your utility bill, but help to conserve this precious ... Read More about Tips to Save Water at Home
Cloth Diapering – 9 Things I Wish I Knew
There is definitely a learning curve when it comes to cloth diapering. There are just so many brands and styles, different ways of washing, and detergents etc. No wonder parents feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the mere mention of cloth diapers.9 things I wish I would have known before I ... Read More about Cloth Diapering – 9 Things I Wish I Knew
Eco-Friendly Pool Cleaning Tips
I enjoy doing research on new things, as my husband Ed can tell you, usually with a smile. I also want to do things that keep our family pool friendly to the environment. After some investigation, I found some great options to keep our pool clean a more natural way. 1) Ultraviolet pool cleaners. ... Read More about Eco-Friendly Pool Cleaning Tips
Health Benefits of Juicing
I am a heavy drinker. I mean a heavy drinker of water, green juices, green tea and kombucha. I always find myself with something to drink in my hand. I am not sure if I subconsciously do this to avoid overeating, but it works for me. Therefore, when I stumbled upon the health benefits of juicing, I ... Read More about Health Benefits of Juicing