Well, Christmas is over. It’s always a bit of a bittersweet feeling after the holidays, isn’t it? It’s sad to see it go, in all its excitement and happiness, family get-togethers, exchange of gifts, cookies and smiles. But at the same time, it’s exhausting and there is always something peaceful in the idea that we […]
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.
Natural Homemade Bubble Bath For Kids
There’s one thing that almost every child loves…bubbles! Blowing bubbles, bubble machines and especially bubble baths! Kids just love bubbles! Fact is, even adults love bubbles. Adding bubbles to your bath makes a plain boring bath a fun and exciting one. That’s why I’m happy to share my all natural homemade bubble bath recipe. This […]
Homemade Face Mask For Glowing Skin
With summer weather in full swing, it’s important to keep our skin hydrated. Keeping your water bottle in arms reach is a good way to keep your body hydrated but what about our faces? I don’t know about you but if I’m not careful, my face can get pretty dry during the summer. I love […]
Responsible Shopping- What Does It Really Mean?
Like most consumers, I had heard of responsible shopping and labels like Fair Trade. They had some meaning to me but until recently, I didn’t have the whole picture. With environmental issues there is just so much to be educated on when it come to the supply chain, social impact, and sustainable products. In this […]
How to Attract Birds to Your Yard
Bird watching can be a fun family activity. Children tend to love wildlife and encouraging an appreciation of nature is an important concept for parents to teach. Before you start your bird watching adventures, however, you need to know how to attract birds to your yard. Staring out the window at nothing will only lead […]
DIY Bug Balm: Natural Insect Repellent for Your Family
Two years ago I started making my own natural insect repellent spray and anti bug balm for our family. After getting tired of staring at all the many not-so-great-for-you bug sprays at the store and trying to find one that didn’t contain harmful ingredients, I gave up! Making your own homemade bug spray and DIY […]
Green Living Tips for a More Sustainable Lifestyle
A while back I was invited by the Nashville Home Show to share some green living ideas at their Music City Center show. What is green living? Well, it is living in a more sustainable environmentally friendly way. Being passionate about making green choices, I am happy to take the opportunity to share ideas for lessening our […]