As we move into a new decade, there’s a truth that couldn’t be clearer to many of us… there is no Planet B. As activists like young Greta Thunberg become a bigger part of our cultural vocabulary and all around us familiar brands pledge their commitment to sustainability, we’re reminded of the difference that we all can (and must) make to reverse the damage that we as a species have done to the planet. In 2020, you’ll find that it’s neither difficult nor inconvenient to do your part to make your lifestyle more sustainable and help to halt … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Eco-Friendly Changes For a More Sustainable 2020
Green Living
Reducing our carbon footprint on the world should be something we all keep in mind as we go about our day-to-day. If you aren't sure how to do that, we delve into the topic right here with a variety of products that can help you do just that.
7 Ways to Protect Your Future
One of the hardest things to do as an adult is to ensure you're protecting your future. Whether you're looking to protect your health or protect your finances, you need to be sure you're making the necessary changes to your lifestyle. From sticking to a healthy diet to putting away money each month, protecting your future doesn't have to be too complicated. With that in mind, here are 7 ways to protect your future: Ensure You're Looking After Your Health And Regularly Visiting The Doctor One of the best ways to ensure you’re protecting … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Protect Your Future
Friday Finds #17 – Hello Fall Edition
Can you smell it in the air, my friends? Fall is upon us - and all the wonderful pumpkin spice, crackling wood fire pit fun during a cool, backyard farewell to summer, beautifully colored leaves gently falling around you as you walk through your favorite park - it is one of my most favorite seasons! Monday, 23 September 2019, is the first day of fall but we are kicking off this cider-filled, fall decorating, Halloween-anticipating, spiced everything season today! Halloween Treats & a Fall BOGO Sale I love it when there are … [Read more...] about Friday Finds #17 – Hello Fall Edition
Simple Ways to Create a Healthier Home
When it comes to living life healthily, we tend to focus on diet and exercise alone. However, your home plays a significant part in improving your health too. You spend a lot of time in there, after all, so the environment is bound to have a big impact on you. We may consider our houses to be safe havens from the risks of the outside world, but that isn’t necessarily true. There are many mistakes that we can make with our homes which can turn them into unhealthy places to live, increasing the risk of sickness, allergies, and worse. Thankfully, … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Create a Healthier Home
5 Easy Rules to Follow to Create the Perfect Eco-Friendly Bathroom
Climate change is the hottest of hot topics at the moment, with climate change protests taking place in many different cities around the world. For those of us with families, it’s certainly a subject we should all be taking seriously and doing more for the environment in our own homes. With many US states experiencing some of the worst droughts in years, the amount of water we all use is coming under scrutiny. Many of us in the US take piped water for granted and in the rainiest cities, like New Orleans, Florida and Memphis, it may seem that … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Rules to Follow to Create the Perfect Eco-Friendly Bathroom
Go Green, Save Greenbacks!
What are your thoughts on climate change? Whether you feel that we are all responsible for global warming or it's just part of the natural solar cycle, there’s a very good reason for trying to be as green as possible in your home. Not only will you be helping save the planet's resources, but it also helps you reduce your outgoings by a significant amount. And let's face it - who couldn't do with some extra spending money every month? Here are some simple ways to lower your energy and utility bills. Invest in Maintenance A lot of people … [Read more...] about Go Green, Save Greenbacks!
How to Raise Kids in a Zero Waste Household
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. The circle of life. Nature has devised of ways to ensure zero waste, and even the laws of physics support these various systems. Yet man is the only living thing on this planet that has somehow managed to defy the laws of nature and physics. The average American family produces 121.8 pounds of garbage per week. In a year, this number becomes 6,351 pounds. Various types of post consumer waste like plastic take-out containers, packaging boxes, and even food waste all contribute to the inefficient use of our … [Read more...] about How to Raise Kids in a Zero Waste Household
Tips for Making Your Home More Eco-Friendly
With the consequences of global warming becoming more evident with each passing year, many people are focusing on what they can do to become more environmentally friendly in their everyday lives. Your home itself has one of the largest carbon footprints of any other aspect in your life. Finding ways to have your home converted to be more eco-friendly has become an important priority for many homeowners. There are plenty of ways that you can start to make changes in your home and your lifestyle that can reduce your own footprint and help … [Read more...] about Tips for Making Your Home More Eco-Friendly