Recentls I surveyed the pantry and spied a bunch of leftover candy canes. I had used some of them to make peppermint bark and had a few left. My mother also gives the kids these giant candy canes every Christmas and I don't have the heart to tell her that they just don't like them quite that much. In years past, I would let them sit in the pantry for six months before … [Read more...] about DIY Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub
Olive Oil: DIY Natural Make-Up Remover
Is olive oil in your make-up bag? I've worked hard to go green in many areas of my life beyond just reusable bags. One recent focus of mine is my beauty products. It takes a lot to make this face presentable each morning! I'm not a cosmetic junkie, but I must admit, I don't leave the house without wearing a minimum of foundation, blush, eye liner and mascara. Call it … [Read more...] about Olive Oil: DIY Natural Make-Up Remover
5 Simple Ways To Have A More Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving
As we head into November, many of us are thinking about Thanksgiving dinner. It is my favorite dinner of the year! I let all my dieting tricks go out the window for the one night, so I can enjoy turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings. But even though I may overeat, I try to make my dinner as eco-friendly as possible. 1. Turkey Be sure to get a humanely and/or … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Ways To Have A More Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving
Green Carpet Cleaning Solutions
From our guest blogger Nicole Everyone knows that taking good care of a carpet will ensure a cleaner and healthier home and the longer durability of the carpeting. Carpets could actually be some of the dirtiest places in your home, whether you notice that or not, so make sure you regularly vacuum and spot clean them. Professional carpet services are great, if you can afford … [Read more...] about Green Carpet Cleaning Solutions
Save Money, Save the Earth: 6 Eco-Friendly Resolutions
Written by guest blogger, Gwendolyn Tornatore, NatureBridge Every holiday season I pull out my supermom costume and attempt to single handedly power through the decorating, shopping, mom duties, work responsibilities, fruit cake dodging and more! There's a lot to think about and in the back of my head I’m always pondering how I can do all of these tasks without harming … [Read more...] about Save Money, Save the Earth: 6 Eco-Friendly Resolutions