The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: One response I hear a lot when talking to people about their green and natural living journeys is how overwhelming it can be. All of the information, changes to make, and toxins to worry about can really drag you down and even leave you feeling paralyzed,…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: We all know that buying in bulk, preferably reusing containers when possible, is the eco-friendly thing to do. But when it comes to having children in Costco-sized portions, the environmentalists start getting testy: “Environmentally irresponsible” “A drain on the world's resources” “Contributing to deadly overpopulation” That…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: If you were startled by someone cheering in the freezer aisle at Costco last week, my apologies. That was me. I was just excited that the frozen organic broccoli was from Ecuador. No, I'm not some weird closet Ecaudor stalker. I was really just relieved it…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: People criticize me a lot for my casual stance on genetically modified foods. Don't get me wrong, I hate the idea of humans messing with the genes of any other living thing, and I think it's totally wrong, from a “gut feeling” perspective...But I don't have…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: 8 Ways to Go Green with Your Kids I distinctly remember the day my 3-year-old daughter asked her Nana (my mom) what a paper towel was. Because we don't use paper towels at home she had never really seen them before and had to ask what…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Coffee and doughnuts after church, anyone? Unfortunately, since most churches probably use Styrofoam cups for their weekly fellowship, they help contribute to the 25 billion Styrofoam cups trashed every year in America alone. Styrofoam is technically plastic number 6, polystyrene. It can be accepted for recycling,…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Got Gunk? How to Naturally Clean Your Dishwasher It's the perfect time for fresh starts - New Year's resolutions, losing weight, setting yearly goals for just about every area of your life. I want to bring your attention to something which may need a fresh start…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: 6 Simple Steps to a Greener Christmas 92% of Americans now say it's acceptable to “regift” a present you don't want. When I heard that statistic on the radio the other day, it made me think about the slowly turning environmental attitude in America. My optimistic…
The following post is from Kate of Modern Alternative Mama: Okay, let's be realistic here. Every time you turn around, there's a new threat out there. Something else is going to kill you because it has chemicals in it. And sometimes the solution to those going-to-kill-chemicals is...well...expensive. I don't live on an unlimited income, much…
The following guest post is from Lisa Barthuly, author of A Simply Homemade Clean: Simplify. Save Money. Two things that seem pretty elusive these days, huh? Not so! Making your own homemade products sounds pretty overwhelming, but the truth is, it’s simple. I’ve been making my own bath, beauty and cleaning products for over a…