Did you know that packaging makes up about 30% of our waste by weight and 50% by volume? While you can recycle a lot of different types of packaging, it is really much more environmentally friendly to avoid it when possible. Many environmentally conscious Americans are looking for smart ways to cut back on waste […]
Have you put your human washing efficiency to the timed test? I hope you and your family or roommates have finally come to an agreement on whether to machine or hand wash. What if you don’t really want to wash at all? Like after 50 mouths have been fed. For such occasions as dinner parties, […]
Can you wash and rinse a dirty plate in 4.4 seconds using 9.5 ounces of water? Like many in Generations X and Y, I grew up in a home without a dishwasher. What was once seen as an economic slight (the affluent homes I babysat in all had dishwashers) became a source of pride once […]
Spring may have already begun to “sprung” in your area, and now is the time to think about starting your very own eco garden for the season. Think of this wonderful quote by Robin Williams: “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” Diving into the outdoors is just the way to get that party […]
If your Easter Bunny is feeling eco conscious this year, easy homemade food dyes is a hop, skip, and a jump in the green direction. When you choose to use natural, homemade food dyes to color your Easter eggs, you really take the rejuvenating “new life” theme to a whole new green level. While I […]
Hello everyone 🙂 Happy last Wednesday of February! This month as part of the Waste Less and Be Green in 2015 Challenge we’ve been looking at ways to pamper ourselves with safe ingredients we can purchase in bulk. I gave you my favorite homemade body butter recipe, homemade body scrub ideas, and ways to take nourishing baths […]
Happy Wednesday everyone! So far in our Waste Less and Be Green in 2015 Challenge this month we’ve looked at making super simple body butter and body scrubs out of ingredients you can buy in bulk and found in many kitchens! How’s your skin feeling now that it’s been exfoliated and moisturized? I hope you’re enjoying the […]
You could say I’m a bit of a word nerd. When my husband makes a clever play on words in Spanish, it’s almost as if he’s saying “te amo”. Nothing says “olive you” on Valentine’s Day like a corny pun on a cutesy card, along with a heartfelt message, and chocolate, of course. For inspiration […]
Happy Valentine’s week everyone! I love spending this time of year with friends watching sappy movies, drinking tea and making projects. Our challenge this week is perfect to make at girl’s night or for getting pampered before a romantic Valentine’s date. Homemade Body Scrubs! Scrubs are an excellent way to exfoliate, improve circulation, refresh, and moisturize […]