These tips for green living bloggers are sponsored by ShiftCon. All opinions are my own. Green living has been a passion of mine since I first found out I was pregnant 20 years ago. It didn’t happen all at once and I’m not living on a sustainable farm wearing hemp and using a composting toilet. … Read more
It is most likely no surprise to my readers that I am passionate about the environment. If you count yourself among the population of eco-warriors, you need to check out these Earth Day books for children. Even if you DON’T consider yourself a passionate environmentalist, you should still invest in a few of these books. … Read more
Today is Earth Day and everywhere I look I find tons of information about events, rallies, and celebrations to encourage people to live a greener life. What originally started back in the 1970’s as an ‘environmental teach-in’ observed by universities across the U.S. is now celebrated by more than 500 million people in 175 countries. … Read more
Need an easy Earth Day craft idea? Recycled crafts like this tin can bird feeder are a great way to celebrate! Upcycle old tin cans into a simple bird feeder to attract birds to your back yard. Teach children about going green while you reduce your trash output! How to Teach Kids About Going Green … Read more
Earth Day is fast approaching and I want to take a minute to encourage everyone to stop and think of a way that YOU can do your part this year to help protect our fragile planet! B Kind 2 Earth Day wants you to promise to do one nice thing for the Earth on April 22nd. Make … Read more
Looking for a children’s Earth Day Book? Just in time for Earth Day, Be Cool, Follow Earth’s Rule by Penelope Ann Kysiak is a wonderful book to teach young children the importance of caring for our planet. Check out this list of other Earth Day Books for Kids and teach your children how to be … Read more
Looking for ways to celebrate Earth Hour with your family? Here are a few zero electricity activities for families to tackle in celebration of Planet Earth. Keep reading to learn why Earth Hour is important and for inspiration for this climate awareness activity! Why is Earth Hour important? I have come across a lot of … Read more
Looking for sustainable holiday tips? From eco friendly travel to buying a few cloth napkins, you can have a sustainable Christmas and eco friendly Thanksgiving with just a few small changes. Here are a few easy tips for a green holiday season to incorporate into your life this year. Why should you worry about sustainable … Read more
As I go about my day, I often wonder whether there is any possible way for humans to save our planet earth from the downward spiral it’s currently on. My neighbors spray chemicals on their lawns left and right. The traffic congestion and subsequent exhaust in Atlanta is out of control. Overseas companies are polluting … Read more
This meatless Monday recipe has been sponsored by SC Johnson but all opinions expressed here are my own. The standard American diet, when compared to other cultures, includes a lot of meat. That being said, expanding our taste palate to include recipes from other countries will help to not only reduce our meat consumption, but … Read more
Every year I plant an amazing array of plants in my garden with high hopes of providing my family with a plethora of fresh produce. Then, come July, I have become stressed out and depressed over my LACK of garden produce and the incredible amount of work that is required to grow it! Mother Nature … Read more
Well, Mother’s day is here and gone and now we can start thinking about what to do for those dads in our lives! Are you wondering what do to for Father’s Day? Want to send Father’s Day wishes to awesome dads near and far but can’t find the perfect quote about dads or the best … Read more
Buying organic food doesn’t always have to be expensive. Adopt basic concepts like buying seasonal produce, cooking from scratch and buying in bulk will all help you start saving money on organic food. If you are looking for cheap organic food, here are a few money saving tips and resources to get you started. Is … Read more
Want to raise green kids? It’s not always easy. How do you raise an environmentally conscious child in today’s hectic world? From simple sustainability lessons to teach kids about nature, here are a few tips on being green for kids. How do I teach my child to be environmentally friendly? Raising green kids isn’t an … Read more
I’ve found a lot of the products I purchase come in tin cans. While I always recycle them, I also try to find creative ways to repurpose them. If you are looking for creative uses for tin cans, try one of my fun suggestions below! Easy and creative uses for tin cans As a first … Read more
I was provided conference attendance at no charge in exchange for sharing my views on the ShiftCon Health and Wellness Conference. All experiences are my own. Two weeks ago, I attended the ShiftCon Health and Wellness Conference in Atlanta. While I have been passionate about green and healthy living for quite some time, this was … Read more
Have you ever wished for more environmentally friendly schools in your area? Did you ever think that maybe YOU could help play a part in implementing green schools initiatives in your town? I am going to share a few eco friendly school ideas for you to research and implement in the fall. There are many, … Read more
Green kids aren’t born, they are made. They are taught environmentally friendly habits by their parents and peers. Sustainability lessons for kids come by the way of science teachers and scouting troop projects. Eco friendly kids are molded by those around them and should be encouraged and rewarded for their hard work. And Barbara’s (those … Read more
Spring is in the air and the weather is finally starting to warm up a bit. With the chaos of the holidays far behind us, it is time to start thinking about entertaining again! Throwing an eco friendly party may take a bit of planning. However, focusing on a few green party ideas is a … Read more