Eco-Friendly

Last updated: December 16th, 2024The holidays are a season of joy, giving, and togetherness. At the same time, it can also be a time of overconsumption and unsustainability. Each year, Americans generate 25% more trash from Thanksgiving and New Year’s, which equates to a whopping one million tons of waste every week, much of it […]

Last updated: October 19th, 2021Non-Toxic (non DEET) Mosquito Repellants At times, I choose a good enough brands that may not be 100% non-toxic but prevents my children from looking like they have hives and suffering the itching, oh the itching is terrible! With camping season in full swing I’m shopping and packing things up so

Last updated: July 23rd, 2021Earth Day 2010 marks the 40th Anniversary of this official celebratory day. Online you’ll find a ton of promotions, Twitter parties and companies giving out coupons, hosting giveaways as well as offline festivals, green cleaning parties and local celebrations.  A month where companies are really trying to make a eco-friendly impact,

Last updated: July 23rd, 2021As a homeowner, you may find yourself wondering how you can be more eco-friendly around the house. Going green at home can not only help the environment, but can also help reduce energy use and expenses. This can be particularly beneficial if you have rental homes, which is more and more

Last updated: July 22nd, 2021Energy efficiency is great for a couple reasons. The first is that it saves you a lot of money in energy bills every month, and who doesn’t want that? The second is that the less energy you consume, the better off the environment is. Whether you’re renovating your current home or

Last updated: December 15th, 2021The world is seeing a rise in interest in alternative energy, especially solar. Today around 1.6 million solar installations exist in the U.S. alone, and projected growth shows that number reaching 4 million by 2022. American homeowners have had a few options for incorporating solar energy into their property for a

Last updated: July 23rd, 2021Children love bubbles. And, let’s face it, we all love bubbles. They’re fun to try and catch, and pop. They are a challenge to blow really large without popping. And the shapes and colors are so beautiful to watch that kids can be entertained for hours. DIY Non-Toxic Bubble Recipe Now

Last updated: July 23rd, 2021Easter baskets are usually filled with candy. Plastic eggs stuffed with sugar filled jelly beans and a big chocolate bunny. A few toys, pencils and other little goodies surrounded in plastic green grass. This is how my Easter baskets used to look. If you play the Easter bunny like I do

Last updated: July 22nd, 2021In the 1800’s, immigrants from Ireland and Scotland brought the beloved holiday of Halloween to the United States. But they also brought another widely-celebrated tradition: St. Patrick’s Day. Each year, millions of people around the United States get dressed up, go out, and celebrate their Irish heritage (or pretend they’re Irish).

Last updated: July 23rd, 2021A 2017 Unilever study found that 33% of consumers, or one in three, prefer to choose brands that support social or environmental causes. This fundamental value transcends through purchases as well as coordination of events, even ones as big as weddings. Eco-friendly weddings are a great way to express your personal

Last updated: July 22nd, 2021As the new year begins, many people will be making New Year’s resolutions. Common goals may include weight loss, dieting, and saving money. However, the beginning of this year is the perfect time to begin living a more environmentally-friendly life as well. With so much harm being done to the Earth

Last updated: July 22nd, 2021U.S. e-commerce revenue is about $423.3 billion and is steadily climbing. That’s largely due to the fact that current statistics show that more than half of Americans — 51% — are now choosing to shop at online retailers as opposed to their brick-and-mortar counterparts. What’s more is that shoppers are becoming

Last updated: July 23rd, 2021Between 2011 and 2012, the average school size was 146 students across all private schools. Yet no matter the school size, many schools are now looking for ways to create more eco- and health-friendly school environments. And one charter school recently proved just how easy it can be to make a difference to

Last updated: July 21st, 2021Maintaining an organized life at home, on top of work and taking care of kids, can be time consuming and difficult. Sometimes, it can be impossible to even know where to start. One aspect of your home that you can easily get under control is your paperwork. How many piles of

Last updated: July 23rd, 2021Have you heard of Max & Ola’s? If you have a little one, this is a company worth checking out. Their welcome page lured me in: “Just as we must protect and care for our earth, so we must protect and care for our children. Whatever is safe for our environment is often

Last updated: July 21st, 2021 Back to school means packing lunches, which is no easy task at times. I’ve already shared with you a few of my tips for packing a healthy lunch but what about an Eco-friendly lunch? A lunch that doesn’t require a disposable baggies, juice boxes, water bottles and storage containers. With

Last updated: July 24th, 2021When you make the decision to live a greener lifestyle at home, it can be more difficult to get your children involved when they’re out at school all day. With a little extra effort, you can ensure that your children are making environmentally-friendly choices all year long, starting with their transportation

Last updated: July 24th, 2021I don’t like to be cold. In fact, I despise the cold. It’s something you’d think I was used to after all of these years living in Michigan. I’d prefer shorts and flip flops. The snow, wind and cold is something I just have to live with and my flip flips

Last updated: July 24th, 2021The clock is ticking and if you’re like me and you don’t like to wait until the last minute, your making your shopping list and checking it twice. I like to be organized during the holiday season and make the month of December as stress free as possible. I’ll never forget

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Are you concerned about your environment, the ongoing climate change, energy efficiency and your children’s future? Do you like being part of a team that makes a difference? If you said YES then this post is for you!! ENERGY STAR, the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency program that helps us save money