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Benefits of Planting Native Plants

I love the look of native plants. I am not one to go for perfectly manicured lawns and gardens and spend all my time and money keeping it looking trim and green. The look of meadows and wildflowers,...

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Go Green This Summer

Summer is a busy and fun time for families, filled with backyard BBQs, fun in the sun and baseball games. Since going green is on the minds of many families, it’s the perfect time to offer a few tips...

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Summer-Proof Your House

I love it when living green and thrifty living intersect. What is best for the earth often turns out to be best for our pocket books, too. Enjoy a thrifty summer this year as you learn to...

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Do It Yourself: Laundry Detergent

A couple of years ago, some friends introduced me to the idea of making my own laundry detergent. I’m up for anything that is a cheaper, more natural option, so I was on board right away. I’ve never...

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Do It Yourself: Cleansing Your Face with Oil

Some folks will never make it past the title; cleansing your face with oil?! I know what you’re thinking. Some of you are cringing and protesting. The thought of lathering up your face with a dollop of...

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Do It Yourself: Make Your Own Shampoo

Nearly a year and a half ago I jumped on the ‘poo-free bandwagon. Going shampoo-free is a movement that is growing in popularity, although it is not a new idea. The theory behind living without shampoo...

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How We Save Money on Our Electric Bill

Occasionally, I’ll hear friends or relatives mention how much their electricity bill was this month, and I smile a little inside because I know mine is lower. Not that having a lower electric bill is a...

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Living Green: Making the Switch to Cloth

When I first got out of college, I knew that I wanted to be a more environmentally conscious person, but I felt overwhelmed to think of where I was versus where I wanted to be. My husband and I started...

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Making Homemade Baby Food: A Picture Tutorial

Making homemade baby food is a healthy, inexpensive way to feed your baby. Today, I prepared and froze about one week’s worth of homemade baby food for my twins. Follow along to see just how I did it....

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Going Green and Saving With Family Cloth

Over the past few years, I’ve been looking for ways to make my family’s home a little greener. A family of five can use up a lot of resources, after all. A major change was switching to more reusable...

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Going Organic: Your “Quick” Guide to Buying Organic Produce

We all know that eating organic produce is good for our bodies and the earth, but it isn’t always easy on the pocketbook. Now, wouldn’t you think that not purchasing mass quantities of pesticides would...

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My True Nature Review

I recently had the opportunity to review a couple of products from My True Nature. The company was founded by Kelly Boyd, whose goal was to create safe products for her child that worked as good as...

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Ten Ways to Save Water

When it comes to ways to save money, one thing that people tend to overlook is how to save on their water bill. Water conservation is extremely important. Best of all, you can lower your monthly bills...

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Soaps from the Hive Review and #Giveaway

This review was written by Stephanie at Mom Goes Wild. Over 70 different bloggers have teamed up to help Stephanie promote this awesome review and giveaway…after all, it is for products from her very...

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Growing an Organic Garden with Whitney Farms®

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whitney Farms. All opinions are 100% mine. An Organic Garden Needs Love, Too! Gardening is a hobby for many, but it can also be a necessity in these...

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