The following post is from Selena Moffitt of 1 Mom's Mission: Busy Mom's Guide to Easy Recycling You are about to toss that juice box in the trash and you stop to think, can I recycle that? How about the straw -- can it go curbside? You have a 3-minute conversation with yourself over 1…
From reading the Christmas Story before bed on Christmas Eve to leaving out cookies for Santa, the Christmas holiday is steeped with traditions that make the season warm, cozy, merry, and bright. While Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, it's not really sustainable or eco-friendly when you think about it. In this blog, you can find…
Do you struggle to save money? You’re not alone. It can be difficult to save, especially if you feel like your income is stretched. If cutting back on your everyday spending is difficult, why not look at ways you can cut back at home? Making some changes to your typical habits could save you a…
There’s no doubt that single mothers are among the busiest people on the planet. They have so many responsibilities to juggle that it’s a wonder how any single mothers can maintain their sanity! Unfortunately, though, this isn’t always actually the case. Many single mothers experience struggles with their mental health as a result of the…
Healthy minds and bodies are a stigma in society. The Homo Sapien is a direct function of survival and science would say “of the fittest”. In order for man and women to be ready for the height of survival and atop the game of their health they need to be secure with their bodies alignment…
Our mental health is far from a fixed entity- we all have our ups and downs. Our moods can change from season to season, month to month, or even day to day- our cognitive process, hormones, external stresses, and even the weather can all play a part. If you’re struggling with your mental health and…
The 21st century has been described as a golden age for older people. Advances in modern medicine coupled with a marked improvement in the standards of living have contributed to an uptick in life expectancy figures in Western countries. These advances are fueling a steady increase in the population of people over the age of…
When people talk about the joy of digging their fingers in the dirt, caring for plants, of harvesting food from their own land, I know exactly what they're talking about. Well, at least to a small degree. I love planting and caring for plants, and there really is nothing better than picking a cherry tomato…
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”…