Love is in the air. The sweet scents of red roses are filling storefronts in anticipation of Valentine’s Day next Saturday. Last year 257 million roses were grown just for February 14th, and for 2015 the National Retail Federation expects 37.8% of Americans (mostly men) will give flowers, spending $2.1 billion dollars. A flower seems […]
Welcome to February everyone! February for me always feels like a bit of a turning point. The excitement of the new year has worn off, I’m getting settled in to whatever my new years resolution was, and I know that Spring is just around the corner! I live in Colorado but happen to really dislike […]
It’s week 5 already! How has the challenge been going for you? What changes have you made in your home and lifestyle this year so far to reduce your waste and impact on our Earth? This week we’re going to look at reusable menstrual products. Obviously this is what we’re passionate about 🙂 I know […]
Happy Wednesday everyone! How was your week? I enjoyed watching NFL playoffs this weekend and the return of health in our family. My son and I were both sick at different times and stuck inside for about 3 weeks waiting to get better- ugh. I am happy to be feeling well again!! For those of you […]
Welcome back! For those of you joining us check out our post here with our 2015 challenge to reduce waste and green your home. How did last week go? Were you able to find reusable paper towels you like? It can be an adjustment but your pocket book and the landfills will thank you! The […]
Join us for a safer, greener, and less wasteful 2015- it’s not as hard as you think!! Every week we are giving you an easy-to-follow tip or trick. By the end of the year you’ll significantly reduce your waste (and increase what’s in your wallet!) Welcome to Week One of our tips for helping all of us […]
Every year we get dozens of Christmas cards. We enjoy hearing from loved ones, and proudly hang them as part of our decorations. What’s one to do with all those pretty cards after the Holiday season is over?! It’s time to pull out the box of cards and make some fun Upcycled DIY projects (plus get […]
“Holiday travel”- these words can elicit a mixture of excitement and joy as well as stress and chaos. I’m currently sitting at SFO waiting on a flight that keeps getting delayed and looking around seeing holiday decorations, people wearing Santa hats, and strangers visiting with each other to pass the time. Another blazingly clear thing I’m noticing […]
Researchers have found that approximately 50% of people set a New Year’s resolution but less than 10% of people keep them. Think about the last resolution you made- bet you set it and then realized you’d bit off more than you could chew, right? We’re encouraging you to set a resolution to reduce your impact […]
Create wonderful gift baskets to help everyone you know relax and refresh themselves after the stresses of the holidays. So avoid the crowds and the hassle with these easy to make natural gifts.