Green Living

Flushable wipes are marketed as a convenient alternative to toilet paper, but they are anything BUT FLUSHABLE and they can actually be harmful to your plumbing and the environment. Plumbers have a love-hate relationship with them. They know flushable wipes…

Having just returned from the largest Natural Products show in the United States, I was blown away by all of the new natural products coming to market. As we approach Earth Day, I wanted to highlight some products that use…

As I was helping my husband pack for a quick business trip, he was frantically trying to find some allergy pills as Springtime in the Bay Area means many blooms and pollen. I also reminded him to pack his homeopathic…

I’ve been taking CBD for a few years now and not to toot my own horn, but I was one of the first to blog about CBD for Moms in 2018. The CBD industry was just revving up and there…

I have flown more times in the past two years than I have in my whole life. With a daughter going to school across the country & a new business venture back East, we have traversed the country many times…

I live in a coastal climate that is damp and our homes are notorious for having moisture and mold issues. I’ve found the best way to combat mold and allergens in a less than perfect living situation is to follow…

It’s that time of year again! I’ve been curating some fun picks that are useful (my number one rule of gift giving), clever and kind to our earth. Green Up Boxes I love boxes that combine a variety of items…

If you’ve got a garden or yard that could benefit from a bit of improvement, now is a great time to give it a makeover.  However, some gardens can become a bit too manicured or flat once they’ve been tidied…

Are you thinking about building a new home yourself? Here’s a handy list of things to consider before you purchase a lot or land, and what type of design options are useful.   Checklist created by Millbrook Modular Homes  

Here we are into Fall and sadly it feels like 2020 is going to finish off with a bang, and by that I mean a ridiculously high amount of Covid-19 cases. Many of us have Corona Fatigue, but that doesn’t…

When I was growing up, it was a family tradition to be gifted quality pajamas for Christmas from my Grandmother. My Mom would often get new sheets or towels. As a kid, it was sort of a ‘meh’ gift experience,…

I just participated in the Holiday of Play Toy Insider Event and here are my early toy picks that teach STEM, Socially Responsible or use Sustainable manufacturing.  There are so many exciting & innovative toys and activities coming out, it…

If you’re having family or friends over for a socially distanced backyard Halloween or Fall gathering, you’re most likely looking to buy single-use plastics to keep things extra sanitary and easy. Sadly Covid-19 has resurrected the use of single-use plastics…

I’ve had major laundry guilt for years now. As I’m not a fan of powdered laundry detergent, I have been buying those plastic jugs of liquid detergent. While I appreciate the clean clothes, seeing a large empty plastic jug just…

We recently purchased an RV so we can travel safely in our own little bubble. So far the experience has been nothing short of amazing! However, one of the hardest parts of RV planning is the pre-packing. It’s never fun…