For those of us who want to eat healthier and save money as well, eating organic can be expensive if we let it. It is possible to eat cheaper while eating more organic on a daily basis if you know what to buy and where to buy it. Here are just a few of the […]
Green Living
How I Switched to Cloth Pads and Got Over the ICK! Factor
There was a time when I could have never imagined using cloth pads for my monthly cycle. I just couldn’t imagine cleaning them and letting them go in with my regular wash. I didn’t do well with body fluids when my daughter was in diapers, how could I ever do well with this? On top […]
Why You Need a Salt Lamp
I got a salt lamp last summer and I had always wanted one. If you don’t know what I am referring to, it’s a lamp made out of Himalayan salt that has some great benefits. Not only do I think they look nice and add a great glow to any room, but they can help […]
How to Go Paper Free in the Kitchen
I used to be a huge consumer of paper products in the kitchen. I loved paper towels (the expensive ones!), napkins, and those disinfectant wipes. I used paper plates when I didn’t feel like doing the dishes and I wiped up every spill with a paper towel. I always felt guilty about this as I […]
8 Natural Mosquito Bite Remedies
Summer’s in full swing and so are the bugs. If you live anywhere near water like we do, (we live a couple blocks from a river) you know all too well that these little buggers show up out of no where and ruin your day. While the best way to not deal with bites from […]
6 Smart Composting Tips for Small Space Living
There is something really nice about saving money and growing a small garden even if you live in an apartment and only have a limited amount of space to work with. If you start with composting your own leftover items and create a small, but useful soil, you can produce and grow something! Check out […]
Seedling Earth Day Cupcakes
It’s probably no surprise here that Earth day is very important to me. I am one of those hippie people who believe “Earth day is Every Day” yadda yadda yadda, but on actual Earth day, I feel extremely blessed to call such a beautiful creation home and I Feel compelled to celebrate it. This year, […]
10 Things You Can Buy at the Dollar Store to help You be More Green
One thing I hear very frequently is that going green is costly and too much out of people’ budgets to do financially and practically. You don’t have to spend a fortune to buy Eco-friendly items these days and quite a few of them can be found right at your local dollar store. Check out […]
Naturally Dyed Rubberband Easter Eggs
As a kid, I always did dyed eggs with the kits you buy for under a dollar that have the fizzy tabs that turn your eggs bright, neon colors. To get designs I would take the little wax crayon that came in the kits and draw relatives names and dip them in the small cups […]
Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips
In an effort to make simple changes to going green, one way you can do this is by following greener tips for saving energy and time. I love the added bonus of saving money as well! Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips If you are really wanting to go green all the way with your laundry, you […]
DIY Natural Lotion Melts
I am finding more and more that making some of my own beauty products is amazingly easy and fun. I love that I can control what goes into them and customize them for my needs and fragrance preference! I had a bunch of fun making these lotion melts with my crafting partner in crime, Joy. […]
How to Be Self-Sufficient in the City
I dream of owning a cabin in the woods or at least a piece of property one day. I have always lived in the city and most of my adult life has been spent in apartment living and/or living with roommates and now my family. For the longest time, I felt this really limited me […]
How to Clean Grease with Lemons
One of my biggest nemesis is grease in my kitchen. I have no hood over my stove, due to the space in there and my landlady not installing one. The grease covers my walls and around my stove pretty badly. It gets cooked on and it is nearly impossible to remove. In an effort […]
Save the Earth (and Your Wallet) by Shopping for Used, Open-Box and Refurbished Items
Katie is sharing tips for buying used, Refurbished and Open Box Electronics and how it can greatly impact our environment. I am an Environmentalist. I recycle and only buy local, organic produce. I even keep bees, for goodness sake! And yet, until a few years ago, when it came to purchasing clothing, electronics, and various […]
How to Make Lavender Infused Oil
I love essential oils and one of my favorite is lavender. While essential oils are great, they are also kind of spendy and need to be diluted with a carrier oil. They are a process to make as well, and most people don’t have the time, patience or equipment to make them at home. I […]
10 Tips for Purging Your Closet
You may be just like me. You have no problem purging and getting rid of all kinds of junk around the house, but when it comes to your closet and your clothes, that’s where the trouble begins. You may have even said some of the same things I have: “I just need to lose like […]