Are you experiencing an infestation of Japanese beetles? I am. It’s gross. They are destroying my raspberries, blackberries, roses, and banana trees. And they are EVERYWHERE. So, if you are like me, you are trying to implement a safe, natural homemade remedy to get rid of them. These invasive species eat over 300 types of…
Learn what pollination is, what pollinators do, why its important and how you can help!
Have you ever daydreamed about minimalist living? Looked around you and wished you could see your horizontal surfaces? That all that STUFF would go away? Multi-purpose products are a key to living with less.
sustainable fashion brands versus fast fashion Sustainable fashion brands and fast fashion- the opposite ends of the fashion spectrum. Where sustainable brands hope to provide long lasting, quality, core pieces, fast fashion is built on low-quality, fast turnaround and the ever-shifting styles. Sustainable brands approach sourcing, manufacturing, and end of life with thoughtfulness; Fast fashion…
I am very pleased to say that there so many eco-friendly beauty products on the market now: mouthwash tabs, bamboo toothbrushes, shampoo bars, etc… I know we’re all anxious to go green and splurge on responsible products. But I’m going to take your fun away for a minute, and replace it with sustainable cash-saving. do…
Do you worry about food waste? There are a lot of things you can do to be more sustainable but tackling food sustainability in your home is a must. Wasting food is a sustainability sin: it’s unnecessary, expensive, and avoidable. If you want to improve food sustainability in your own home by avoiding food waste,…
For people that are looking to reduce their environmental impact, sustainable clothing is a must. Clothes, fabric and fashion have an extraordinary impact on the environment and factory workers and local communities where clothing is being produced. The fashion industry is a top polluter. Small fibers make their way into the ocean when garments are…
Lately I’ve been burdened with the thought of climate refugees from small island states. Because of our actions- consumerism and fast industry driven by fossil fuels- we are going to lose small island nations- in our lifetime. We’re talking about losing entire countries! You know what countries are filled with? PEOPLE! So because we drive…
Are you looking for sustainable gift sets for Mother’s Day? Looking for a present that will be ethical, but still adored by its receiver? For years now I’ve struggled with the gift-giving tug-of-war endured by guilty granolas everywhere. I used to feel awful at the thought of not giving birthday gifts, wedding presents or Christmas…
