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October 7, 2019 In Air Quality, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Preventing Mold The Eco-Friendly Way

Cleaning mold is essential for your health, as well as preventing it from leading to structural problems from damp. However, conventional cleaning products often contain harmful ingredients, with the Environmental Working Group finding that more than half of products contain ingredients that are known to...

September 10, 2019 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Environment, Gardening, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

www.thezebra.com A yard functions as a private oasis for relaxation, family fun, and soaking up some Vitamin D. As summer comes to a close and we spend less time cooling off in the pool, you may be surprised to learn just how much water we use...

September 10, 2019 In Children, Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Can You Be A Green And Sustainable Parent?

Some people believe that having children and living a sustainable lifestyle can’t be done. However, a recent study has found that 76% of Americans are motivated by their children to go green. In fact, there are plenty of ways parenting can be done in a...

July 28, 2019 In Children, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Mindfulness, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Homesteading 101

Nearly anything you could want is just a click away—groceries, clothes, cars, a ride from here to there. But even the immediacy of two-day and even two-hour shipping can leave us feeling disconnected from our things and each other. For those who crave connection to...

July 25, 2019 In Air Quality, Energy, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Anatomy of a Green Home

If you’ve ever been strapped for cash, you’ve probably looked for ways to trim down your budget — from quitting cable to making your own coffee. But did you know that making some simple eco-friendly changes to your home can save you over $1,000 in...

July 2, 2019 In Environment, Gardening, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Horticultural Hive-Mind: A Gardener’s Guide To Protecting The Bees

(www.glorybee.com) When you see a small, striped, stinging creature making its way from flower to flower, you might be inclined to cry out in fear. If you’re allergic or entomophobic, it’s understandable why you’d react this way. But even if you’re not particularly fond of the...

July 2, 2019 In Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

How To Reduce Waste And Clean More Sustainably

Sustainable living is becoming far more than a buzzword or marketing statement. It’s becoming a national movement, embedding itself in our everyday lives. Living a sustainable life is now far more likely to be the ‘norm’, compared to a few decades ago when anyone wanting...

June 18, 2019 In Children, Health, Home, Mindfulness, Sustainability By kellie

7 Ways You Can Help Your Kids Make Healthy Life Choices

As a parent, you know you will do anything to keep their kids safe and happy. You want the best for your children, so why not start by teaching them how to live a healthy lifestyle? Establishing healthy habits during childhood is the most basic...

June 11, 2019 In Energy, Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

What to Know About Environmentally Friendly Roofs

Today, being concerned about the environment is more prevalent in our culture than ever. And there are many things the average homeowner can do to make their home more ‘green.’ One area people often ignore when thinking how to be environmentally conscious is their roof,...

May 29, 2019 In Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Sustainable Ways to Revitalize Your Home Flooring

[caption id="attachment_23273" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo Credit www.bidvine.com[/caption] In 2017 alone, 19,736 billion square feet of flooring was purchased by consumers. However, many of the products sold were not sustainable choices. When seeking to make sustainable upgrades to your home, it is crucial to be wise about...