Let’s face it: we are all looking for ways to go greener. Over the past few years, it has been impossible to ignore the signs of climate change. It tells that global warming has dominated the news cycle to the extent that it has since 2020. We have seen extreme weather events worldwide, from Australia…
Sustainable. Organic. Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Waste. These terms are tossed around these days like the marketing buzzwords of the decade, and we all know that just because a product or company tells us they're green doesn't mean they really are. So what does sustainable really even mean? I'm proud to be a Smarter Life Better…
Many people planning to renovate a bathroom end up forgetting about a very important thing that a new bathroom needs to have. And that key piece is, of course, a bidet in your bathroom. Now, a bidet is likely not on the radar of many, but it definitely should be. There are various types, but no…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Silicone Bakeware, Silicone Baking Sheets, Silicone Cupcake Liners, etc... With holiday baking coming up and gift season to boot, I've been thinking again about the safety of silicone bakeware. There are several unique kitchen items made for the ease of the people – a large portion of…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Why We Pretty Much Ignore Our Grass "Ugh, it's the little white balls again." "I don't like the little white balls - they're yucky, right, Mommy?" "Yep...they scare me. We could cross the street so we don't have to walk through them but they have them…
This article is a review of the Brilliant Earth online store which sells fine jewelry. They use gems that have been selected for their ethical and environmentally responsible origins. You can’t believe it, but your baby girl is getting married! You’re confused and excited as your daughter’s special day is quickly approaching, but find overwhelmed…
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: Are big families eco-friendly or a carbon footprint nightmare? We all know that buying in bulk, preferably reusing containers when possible, is eco-friendly. 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”…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Does Your Organic Food Have Frequent Flyer Miles, Enough Heavy Metals to Be a Necklace or Both? 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…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Do You Eat Genetically Modified Foods? 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…