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How To Create An Eco-Friendly Home

Your home is a reflection of who you are. If you value the earth, it should definitely show in your home. Thankfully, there are several ways to create an eco-friendly home that treads gently on this planet. Here are a few tips and tricks to keeping your home as sustainable as possible.

 

Meaningful Spring Cleaning

Spring is here! Before we can greet the newfound sunshine with ease, we’ll have to face the facts—it’s time for some good ol’ fashioned spring cleaning. Whether or not putting in some elbow grease is part of your springtime routine, there’s no better time to do deep cleaning. Why? Because spring is all about new life and freshness, of course! Plus, who wants a grungy, dusty home, while allergens are already filling the air?

Sustainable Alternatives To Wrapping Paper: Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas

You might be well on your way to celebrating the holidays in an eco-friendly way, but how much thought have you given to how you’ll wrap the gifts you give?  Wrapping paper is one of the most wasteful aspects of the holidays…wrapping paper is one use and comes from our precious trees.  Unfortunately, the fibers in the paper and the in

Paint Your Mailbox For A Summer Family-Friendly Craft

Over the last few months, my husband and I have tried to reduce our waste while renovating our decades’ old house. One of the projects that I finally tackled last week was the mailbox.

5 Thrifted Décor Ideas For Your Summer Dinner Party

Summer is a time of gathering, sharing, and basking in the glow of summer light with friends. No matter where you may be, a fresh meal enjoyed outdoors is the epitome of the season, and given the long evening hours, a dinner party ticks all the boxes!

3 Reasons To Ditch Plastic For Good

It's almost impossible to completely avoid plastic nowadays. It's everywhere—in our beds, in our clothes, and even in our food. But we can do our best to avoid it as much as physically possible. You might be wondering why it matters? Here are three reasons you should kiss plastic goodbye.

 

Be Kind To Mother Earth With These Sustainable Living Tips

According to NASA, the current warming of the earth is roughly 10 times faster than the ice-age-recovery warming. Impacts of climate change can be felt all around the globe, from the rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions to shrinking ice sheets and decreased snow cover. 

How To Gift Sustainably: A Guide To Low Waste Giving

With the holidays here, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the glitz and the glam of gifting. Often times, we find ourselves trekking through a crowded mall, looking for the "perfect gift" for everyone on our list. Aside from the stress that comes with this, there's also another problem: Waste. The holidays are not known for being sustainable, and the same can be said for gifts.

Make Your Own Gifts: 5 DIY Herb & Spice Mixes

Whether you’re looking to save a few bucks or just putting a DIY spin on this holiday season, making your own gifts can be a great idea.  In addition to saving you money, they’re full of love, time, and thoughtfulness, and the recipient nearly always appreciates the extra effort that goes into such a gift.  You can also control the ingredients, so you know that you’re giving your recipient a gift that aligns with his or her (or your!) values, be it organic, animal-friendly, fair trade, or something else.&n