Category: Green/Ecofriendly Living
Support Local Farms Now Before It’s Too Late
I recently missed my local farmer’s market (bad weather, husband running late from work, two children who refused to nap), so after I got my boys down for a nap, I wound up going to the grocery store—the one that advertises having locally grown stuff. I figured I would get enough veggies so I [...]
Cleaning and Purging | Do You Freecycle?
Having two children has awakened a powerful desire in me, one that I have never experienced before: the need to be organized. And in the wake of that has come a massive need to clean and purge my house of excess. With things like clothing, I normally just donate, but in my zeal to clean [...]
Truth about ‘Natural’ and ‘Organic’ Cosmetic Labels
When consumers choose to purchase beauty products with a cosmetic label marking them as either “natural” or “organic,” you are likely believe that they are choosing healthy, earth-friendly products. However, knowing how to properly decipher labels reveals that cosmetic products labeled as “natural” or “organic” are not always as beneficial as they seem to [...]
If It’s Labeled ‘Organic’ It Must Be, Right? (Maybe Not)
Are you a tree hugger? I am! In fact, I’ll proudly tell anyone who asks. While some people find it embarrassing to be labeled as such, I relish in my role as a bunny-loving, carrot munching, tree-hugging gal. I must admit, though, that I got sucked into the organic trend without giving it much thought. [...]
Eco-Friendly Birthday Parties
My oldest son is turning two at the end of February. While feeling simultaneously excited and distressed about this, I have been planning his party as best I can in-between nursing sessions with my infant, and am excited with the progress that I have made. Last year for his first birthday, I sort of went [...]
