Green Living

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…

As the weather cools and we spend more time inside, now is the perfect time to go green in the laundry room! Not only can you dry your laundry outside in the fresh air, but you can take steps to…

As we have been home so much, the doors have been open to let the fresh air in, but we’ve inadvertantly let a lot of Springtime pollen and dust in as well.  The rush of air has also stirred up…

Spring is here and who doesn’t enjoy the melodious sound of songbirds in their yard! Here are some helpful tips on how to best attract songbirds to your backyard space in a safe and beautiful manner. Guide created by Bird-X

Update: 5/28/20 – Grove Collaborative must have had a change of heart, or perhaps it was this blog post, but they have now offered to remedy the errant error with a refund. They apologized for the product being out of…

Many of us want to support the use of renewable energy, but we’re not entirely sure how to go about it. Other than installing solar panels on our roofs, what can we do as consumers or business owners? Renewable energy…