Is COVID-19 Improving Our Cities? In any situation, it’s always a good idea to look on the bright side. Although COVID-19 might have made a negative impact on our lives, the impact on our planet seems to be quite positive. Even without the assistance of statistics and scientific knowledge, you might be able to see these…
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 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…
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”…