More than 400 million toothpaste tubes are being thrown into landfills each year in the United States alone, and more than 1.5 billion being tossed worldwide. According to Bite Toothpaste, that’s more than 50 Empire…
Are we literally flushing our forests down the toilet? Living a zero-waste or low-waste lifestyle means you probably think about questions like this, and wonder, is there such a thing as zero waste toilet paper?…
Did you know that by 2050 scientists predict that there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish? That’s just 30 years away! My children will be adults and possibly raising their own families…
You are a busy mom but obviously one that strives to provide healthy, clean food for your family. Yet, life gets in the way sometimes. Maybe your schedule is busy, the kids need to shuttled…
I think of myself as an eco-friendly and environmentally conscious person, but I recently threw away an entire garbage bag full of plastic kitchen items. Why is it important to avoid plastic in your kitchen and…
Did you know that one of the most wasteful days of the year is the day after Valentine’s Day? While it’s fun to remind our friends and family how much we care about them, making…
How do you develop a green mindset in a toxic world that is overly concerned with making money, never being inconvenienced, and needing everything as quickly as possible? While it may initially seem like a…
Just imagine how you would feel 12 months from now if you drastically reduced the waste your family made all year. Imagine what positive impact it would have on our planet and environment. What if…
Each year, I look forward to receiving Christmas cards in the mail but I haven’t had a thoughtful way to save the photo cards and never want to throw any of the cards away. So…
We all enjoy a pleasant scent, especially when it triggers a memory and brings you back to a certain place in time or calms you at the end of a stressful day. Yet, fragrance is…
Many children love Lunchables – those premade, packaged lunches that you can find at most grocery stores. However, have you ever taken a look at the ingredient list on one of those packages? DIY Healthy…
GETTING STARTED WITH FOOD PRESERVATION Food preservation is a great way to not only know what you are eating, but it also helps reduce packaging waste, too. I started preserving some of my own foods…
For many years women were limited to pads and tampons with no knowledge of the major health effects these products had on their lives. But thankfully we now have non-toxic alternatives to pads and tampons…
Ever feel like you don’t have enough time to eat a healthy breakfast? This 5-day Green Smoothie Challenge (plus habit tracker) will simplify your morning breakfast and help you to attain your wellness goals! IS…
Have you ever wondered what to do with the pile of Christmas cards after the holiday is over? This DIY upcycling project features some additional tips on how to upcycle your greeting cards – Christmas…
As a mother, two of my goals are to remove harmful chemicals from our home and provide clean, healthy food for my family. As a part of our clean living goals, I also want to…
Did you know that over 12 million crayons are made in the United States EVERY SINGLE DAY and that more than a half-million pounds of old, broken crayons are discarded every year? Tons of crayons…
Have you ever stopped to think about the chemicals and toxins that you are exposed to in your own home? Our home is where we spend a lot of our time, where we care for…
Are you tired of that sluggish feeling you get after eating heavy, processed foods? Do you reach for a pick me up each afternoon? Are you tired of giving in to your cravings? I know…
According to the Environmental Working Group, “the average woman uses 12 products containing 168 unique ingredients every day.” In other resources, I’ve read that the average woman puts up to 500 chemicals on her body…
