When I got married in 2009, I admit I wasn’t as ‘green’ as I am now. My green lifestyle changes have been a journey for me and I was in the baby steps portion of it at that point. I didn’t even think of doing things in a more Eco-friendly way at the time. […]
Green Living
How to Cut Your Use of Plastic
It’s no secret that plastic is not good for our environment. Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably know that it uses lots of resources and puts toxic waste into our environment as well as plastic pretty much never breaking down. While it is almost impossible to avoid plastic entirely in […]
Green Ways to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is a fairly new invention when you look at the invention timeline. It was not until the 50’s that many homes had them even though the closest relative of the modern air conditioner was invented nearly 50 years before that and it was for keeping humidity under control in a plant. Even […]
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 […]
7 Eco Friendly Ways to Get Fit
I try to incorporate being green into anything I can when practical. This goes for the rooms of my home, what I buy and habits I have developed. Since fitness is a huge part of my life, I decided that I needed to add some green to my fitness routine, too. While I tend to […]
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. […]
10 Free Apps for Green Living
When trying to do anything these days, it seems like there’s an app for it. That’s amazing to me because it always feels like there is help on the way for whatever you are trying to accomplish. I like to live as green as it makes sense and I practically live on my phone. Apps […]
Why You Should Conserve Water
Three-fourths of the earth’s surface is covered in water. Everywhere you look, you can find some body of water, natural and man-made—ponds, lakes, rivers, pools. Unlike humanity’s prehistoric ancestors, most people now, particularly those who are living in developed countries, don’t need to travel days and nights to find the nearest source of water. Twist […]
20 Earth Day Treats to Make and Share
I feel like Earth Day is everyday, but I am always happy to celebrate it when it comes around every April. It gets me motivated again to make some changes in my lifestyle that lead to a greener planet. To be honest, it’s also a good excuse to eat a fun treat, too. This year, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tips for Reducing Paper Waste
This post is a guest post written by Jess Weaver. It is edited by Christine Tolhurst. As the years go by, it seems more and more wasteful to have paper floating around. Endless amount of trees are wasted each year. In my opinion, less paper is better. Maybe you don’t know how to go […]
Natural Ways to Boost Your Mood
Today’s Post is written by Saved By Grace Contributor Ashley Winters. It is edited by Christine Tolhurst. Getting down from time to time is normal. Life takes a toll on your body, mind, and spirit. Even when everything seems to be going great, you may not feel like you’re in the best mood. Although […]
Cheap Organic Foods You Can Buy
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 […]