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,...
View ArticleGo 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...
View ArticleSummer-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...
View ArticleDo 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...
View ArticleDo 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...
View ArticleDo 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleLiving 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...
View ArticleMaking 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....
View ArticleGoing 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...
View ArticleGoing 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...
View ArticleMy 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...
View ArticleTen 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...
View ArticleSoaps 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...
View ArticleGrowing 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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