Growing your own sprouts is a great way to add fresh greens to your diet. You can't get any fresher than sprouts that you grow yourself which means the sprouts are going to be packed full of fresh enzymes and nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and phytochemicals. A great thing about sprouts is that everyone can grow sprouts any time of the year so if … [Read more...] about How To Grow Your Own Sprouts
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Why Planting Trees Is Important
I am happy to partner with Boise Paper to talk about why planting trees is important. Boise Paper is committed to sustainable forestry and helps protect forests through responsible wood fiber sourcing. Boise Paper is made in the United States and the future of American forests is something they care about deeply. We invite you to join the #ArborDayConnection Twitter Chat with … [Read more...] about Why Planting Trees Is Important
How To Make Your Bathroom More Eco-Friendly
How can I make my bathroom environmentally friendly? Transforming your bathroom into a “green” space should be on every homeowner’s to-do list. It can mean a full-scale remodel or completing smaller projects you do one at a time. Budget and how much you spend on utilities often factor into the projects you take on versus the ones you might save for later. Since there are … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Bathroom More Eco-Friendly
10 Nifty Upcycling Projects for the Home
The decision to throw away your pre-loved stuff is a difficult one - especially for those of us with a habit for hoarding. When something loses its shine or comes to the end of its lifecycle, the temptation is to get rid and start again. But thanks to the miraculous upcycling movement, our tired doodads and whatchamacallits are finding new life with a little elbow grease and a … [Read more...] about 10 Nifty Upcycling Projects for the Home
Celebrate America Recycles Day- Remember To Recycle Cartons
What is America Recycles Day? It is an annual day for us create or renew our commitment to recycling. America Recycles Day is November 15th and this is a great time to review what can be recycled. Most people think of metal, glass, and paper right away but then they can get a little fuzzy on what else can be recycled. For example are milk cartons recyclable? Can batteries and … [Read more...] about Celebrate America Recycles Day- Remember To Recycle Cartons
An Energy Efficient Dishwasher Is The Greenest Way To Do Dishes
You probably all know by now that I am into green living ideas. I like finding ways to go green that are easy for me to incorporate and I like learning and sharing eco-friendly tips. Well, when I was researching washing dishes the greener way and how to save water and energy, I was was amazed to find that TreeHugger said built in dishwashers are more efficient that hand washing … [Read more...] about An Energy Efficient Dishwasher Is The Greenest Way To Do Dishes
Aquasana Water Filter Review
I am big on healthy living and I am also big on green living. Therefore, water filters are a product I can totally get behind. I can't recommend them enough since they are good for your and good for environment. That is why I was happy to provide a review of an Aquasana Water Filter. I chose the under sink water filter model to review. It fits under the sink and keeps your … [Read more...] about Aquasana Water Filter Review