This giveaway is over, but you can read our reivew of LunaPads below and DivaCups here. Welcome to the Green Resolutions Giveaway Hop, hosted by Happy Mothering, Mama Chocolate and Purposeful Homemaking! In addition to my green giveaway, there are 40 additional blogs featuring eco-friendly prize packages. After you’re done entering my giveaway, please visit […]
LIttle Things to Make A Big Difference – Try Bar Soap
Posted on August 14, 2011 Written by 5 Comments
Looking for some simple things to change that allows you to lessen your impact on the environment in a big way? Here’s one that might seem simple and small, but if everyone changed, it could impact the environment from a number of different angles – switch from liquid soap to bar soap. Soap is such […]
Natural Mosquito Bite Relief – What Works and What Doesn’t Work
Posted on April 8, 2011 Written by 10 Comments
During our camping trip last summer I got an excessive number of mosquito bites on my legs, upwards of 25 on each leg. The main thing I learned from that was that it’s important to use a reasonable amount of bug spray, especially when it’s hot out and you’re wearing shorts. Around here we have […]
Tip: Simple Water Saving Ideas
Posted on February 24, 2011 Written by 6 Comments
Here’s a very simple tip for saving water that I never did until it was pointed out to me: when filling the tub for a bath, close the drain before turning on the water. I find that most people adjust the water running out of the faucet to the temperature that they want it to […]
Living Healthier Through Sunscreen
Posted on August 19, 2010 Written by 3 Comments
We have been working recently on being more careful about what we put ON our bodies, as well as what we put IN our bodies. This summer we are being a lot more careful about putting on sunscreen, both on ourselves and the children. Jon and our older son have always had sensitive skin that […]
Toxins in Your Life – Fragrance
Posted on August 11, 2010 Written by 2 Comments
As part of “greening” our lifestyle we have have also been starting to look at what is in our products, both in terms of ingredients that are good or bad for the environment and ingredients that are good or bad for people. In recent months I have been surprised to learn that ingredients that are […]
Love My Fleece Nursing Pads
Posted on October 29, 2009 Written by 2 Comments
New babies traditionally bring a lot of disposable things with them, and the first thing that comes to mind tends to be disposable diapers. I’m currently doing a trial of different cloth diapers, and I’ll definitely do a post or two on what I’ve found. However, many women also find nursing pads to be very […]
Installing a Low Flow Showerhead can save thousands of gallons of water per year
Posted on October 22, 2009 Written by 2 Comments
With a few dollars, a few minutes and pair of pliers you can save thousands of gallons of water and the energy and money to heat it by installing a low flow shower head. Here’s how Time: 5-10 minutes Parts: Low Flow Shower Head Recommended: Niagra Chrome Earth Showerhead 1.5gpm from EFI – $11 Tools […]
