If you have been following this blog for awhile, you probably know that I love Fair Trade products. You may even know the story of how I learned more about Fair Trade first hand by visiting a Fair Trade pepper farm in Mexico and getting to attend a Fair Trade workers meeting. The bottom line […]
Green Living
Green living ideas, eco friendly cleaning tips, eco friendly home ideas, and going green tips for the eco-friendly family and eco friendly kids.
How To Have An Eco Friendly Christmas
Christmas is a time for your family to spend quality time together and enjoy the fun and festivities, but the celebration of Christmas can create a lot of waste and excess! Think of how much wrapping paper is used across the world, and how many Christmas cards are produced each year! We all know that […]
Are Capri Suns Recyclable? How To Recycle Your Trash!
Here is something totally cool I just found out about! TerraCycle is the world’s leader in the collection and reuse of non-recyclable post-consumer waste. TerraCycle works with over thirty major brands in the U.S. and in a growing number of other countries to collect used packaging and products (chip bags, candy wrappers, juice pouches, pens, […]
Green Benefits Of Living In A City
My friend recently visited me in Nashville and was amazed at what a green city it is. Her observation made me reflect on the many things I take for granted here, that are, in fact, pretty cool benefits. Often, we don’t think of cities as being “green,” but there are many green benefits of living […]
Why You Should Start Bulk Food Shopping [Surprising Facts]
Most people are aware that shopping in bulk is a great money saver. Did you know that shopping in bulk is a green choice too? I use the term bulk food shopping to refer to buying goods from bulk bins at the store. I also use it to include buying in bulk packages. Shopping in […]
DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray Recipe
Back to school seems to bring out all the germs! Lots of kids in a confined area and lots of hugs and sharing items etc…germs are everywhere! You might have even bought a small hand sanitizer for your child to carry to school with him/her. We have sanitizers stashed everywhere…in the cars, in bags/purses, even […]
Organic Vegan Lip Balm For Kids (And Adults!)
Here is fun organic product that is great for any time of year- Ladybug Jane Flavor Balms! This organic vegan lip balm for kids (and adults!) comes in many delicious fruit flavors and even some treat flavors like bubble gum and cupcake. This means adults can love this lip balm for kids because it is […]