As a family, it can be easy to lose sight of living a sustainable lifestyle when you have busy schedules and other things on your mind. You may find yourself falling into old habits, even if being environmentally friendly is important to you. Fortunately, there is always room for change when it comes to being…
Manufacturers of sustainable paper use ecologically responsible processes in making their paper goods. This indicates that the paper company uses green techniques in its production process, including using recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and responsible tree harvesting. To avoid contributing to deforestation and other environmental issues, a sustainable paper mill must develop paper products that…
Moving out of your old home and settling into a new one is a process full of mixed emotions; it is a time when you have a lot on your plate. One major chunk on that plate is the entire moving process: packing all your stuff, clearing the junk, loading, transportation, unloading, unpacking at the…
Bamboo fabric has been spotted on runways, as well as in home goods stores and fashion blogs. The demand for bamboo-based textiles is rising, with global production of bamboo fabrics increasing in 2022. It’s no wonder consumers are confused about whether or not bamboo fabric is eco-friendly. Bamboo fabric is a natural fiber, so it’s…
There's no denying that topics like carbon emissions, global warming, and sustainability are discussed daily. World leaders continue to debate the best ways of lowering carbon emissions, and while it's easy to assume they have all the answers, the truth is individuals have the power to effect change. Sure, one person alone cannot help improve…
So this crazy warm weather we're having this spring (80 degrees in March?!) has really put me in the mood to get outside and get started on outdoor projects which are usually left until late April, and sometimes don't get started until May! Since we moved into our house almost three years ago, we've been adding…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen the Green Way It's spring time, and spring makes me think about spring cleaning. Some people like to spring clean by doing a general clean-up all around the house, or decluttering certain areas of the house. But when I think…
Cleaning is not a job that all of us love. But, cleaning is a job that all of us must do, like breathing. We understand if you don't have the time to clean your apartment or if you have a maid to look after your house. But, don't you want to clean your home with…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: 20 uses for vinegar around your home. I can remember the first time I learned you could use vinegar for general cleaning around your home. I was pregnant with my first daughter and was watching Jon & Kate Plus 8 (classy, I know). They had a…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Does Your Water Have Estrogen In It? Want to meet a transvestite fish? Perhaps I should say “transgendered,” since fish don’t wear clothes or make their own choices on sexual preference. Unfortunately for a group of white sucker fish in Colorado, we humans have made some…