Review Water Bottles by Bobble I drink a lot of water. I try to drink at least something in between 2-3L (68-100oz) every day. My body got used to that while at home, out of job. When I started working again, my usual 1L (34oz) Sigg Water Bottle wasn’t enough. I would drink it during …
Are You Thinking About Building a Coop? If you are a chicken owner, or thinking about getting chickens, you may want to think about a building or buying a chicken coop. Alternatively, you can let them roam free but you have to consider potential predators. When we first got brand new chicks, three years ago, we …
If you watched the news, even if only sporadically, you’ve heard of “fracking.” If you follow progressive politics, you’ve heard of fracking. If you know much about modern energy production, you’ve heard of fracking. If you’re an environmentalist, you’ve probably protested fracking. But those descriptions don’t apply to the 63% of Americans who’ve never heard …
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There has been a lot of discussion about the decision of many cities banning single-use plastic bags, and it’s made me reflect on additional ways that my family and I can make decisions that are friendlier to the environment and to our natural resources. So today I’d like to share 4 green actions that you …
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Recycling is one of the 5 R’s of the zero-waste movement but it is at the bottom of the list because it is not a waste-free process. However, recycling is very important and it can be a stepping stone for people who are starting off on the journey. If you are currently buying products in …
Homemade laundry detergent is nothing new. There are TONS of recipes online. Each time I saw a recipe though, I would laugh at the thought of making my own laundry detergent. It seemed absurd to me the length of time and energy people put into making their own to save money. I just wasn’t willing …
In an effort to avoid the chaos at the grocery store this week, as well as save as much money as possible, I have turned to make some of my own homemade cleaning products lately. And in the age of Pinterest, there is a plethora of recipes and instructions that can be found with a …
OK, I know there is an over abundance of sugar in the typical American diet. But, did you know that not all sweeteners are created equally? I won’t go into detail about why refined (white) and artificial sweeteners are bad for you, but I will give you a few sweeteners you can feel good about. …
I love DIY projects because they allow me to be creative while saving money. But, let’s be honest, we’re all busy and we only have so much time to spend in the kitchen. That’s why I love this recipe because not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it can also be used for several …
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