Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious [...]
Happy Holidays! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious holiday goodies, gifts [...]
Ever thought about dressing your bathroom with reclaimed wood? Contrary to what you might think, it’s not only reserved for the kitchen and living room; it can be mixed into your bathroom design quite easily. If you’re already thinking about redoing your bathroom, consider tearing out your current bathroom cabinets or bathroom vanity to add a [...]
Remodeling your bathroom may seem like a hard project but it’s a small price to pay to create your ideal zen zone right? Your bathroom is a place where you can be absolutely alone with your thoughts. Your bathroom is also a room where you can find lots of toxic chemicals, water and energy usage often [...]
Nowadays there are lots of apps designed specifically for nature lovers. Sometimes if we want to see wildlife in their natural habitat, we need to go and find it. Luckily for us there are now tons of apps that can help you do just that. When the stresses of life get to be too much, getting out [...]
There are all sorts of posts out there about how you can “green up” your home or work space but, if we’re being totally honest, very few of those posts are applicable to the average working human. Not everybody can afford to install solar paneling on their rooftops or redo our floors with reclaimed wood. Some of us [...]
Many of us spend eight hours or more working in office buildings. If you are a workaholic like I was, you may be there for 10-12 hours per day. Sure your office may appear to be clean and well-designed, but think about how closed-up your office is. You likely can’t open the windows and don’t have much access [...]
Fall has finally arrived, and many homeowners are looking forward to not having to mow their lawn in the weeks to come. Why not use that newly acquired free time to upgrade your outdoor space and make it more environmentally friendly? "By doing some simple sustainable landscaping projects you can make your lawn look more impressive [...]
In 2016, it’s safe to say that we are now very much dependent on our smartphones. Each year, millions of new and inventive apps are being created and downloaded. And with this increase, so have our app expectations. We now hold our favorite apps to a high standard. Through messaging and social media apps, we want [...]
According to recent statistics, America is responsible for more than 30% of the world's waste - despite the fact that the entire population of America only constitutes 5% of Earth's total population. Getting rid of the waste is problematic: burning it in landfills results in harmful 'greenhouse' gasses such as carbon dioxide being released into the [...]
The compost and garden supply firm, Compost Direct understands why you don’t want to read a lengthy article on how to make your garden eco-friendly. So, they present to you this brief yet enlightening infographic to help you go green in your garden. The infographic describes the benefits of composting, their dos and don’ts and other useful information. Have [...]
Recycling has taken the world by storm. While it has become a fashionable trend to recycle, the real-world benefits it offers are quite evident. Many of us have slowly changed habits and are more careful with how we use paper, plastics, and water. Others are even more careful with how they handle nonrenewable resources like gasoline. [...]
Planning a vacation? The last thing you want to come home to is a massive utility bill—especially when you weren’t even around to use electricity, water or gas! To avoid this from happening to you, take the time to make these small changes that will help you save energy before you leave for vacation: Unplug everything [...]
Do you feel like you like you are trying everything to lower your electric bill without lowering your quality of life? We would all love to use and pay the bare minimum, but sitting in the living room of a 90-degree home is not the most comfortable way to save money. Instead, why not take some [...]
It’s hot, and not only is the sun biting — so are the mosquitoes. If you are a magnet for mosquitoes, you may think that bug spray is useless. When you do use bug spray, you smell like you’ve bathed in chemicals, and many commercial sprays are toxic due to the ingredient DEET. With over 3,500 [...]
We just turn the tap and there it is – water, the very stuff of life. We take it for granted, but one of the things that most worries future forecasters about global warming is the likely shortage of water in many parts of the world. National and state governments will need to take concerted action [...]
Nations around the world are seeing and feeling the effects of global warming and climate change. While governments are deciding the best rules and regulations to set in place, it’s up to each citizen to do their best to reduce their individual carbon footprint. From choosing and driving the right car to purchasing and washing one’s [...]
When it comes to buying outdoor furniture, environmentally friendly options make the most sense. Not only are eco-friendly patio furnishings functional and attractive; they are crafted from renewable building materials that are plentiful and good for the planet. The wood alternatives prevent deforestation, don’t emit toxic byproducts into the environment, are low-maintenance, and they are cost [...]
When you take on volunteer work you do two things: you give something back to the world and you enrich your own life. The number of projects out there is vast and varied. "When you take on volunteer work you do two things: you give something back to the world and you enrich your own life." [...]
Whether you are looking to live a greener lifestyle, or simply looking for a way to lower your monthly utility bills, switching to solar is one of the best decisions you can make as a home- owner. Solar panels capture free energy from the sun and convert it into electricity that can be use to power the lights, [...]
Most everyone is well-aware of the Amazon Rainforest’s slow and steady disappearance. “Save the Rainforest!” has been the motto of environmentalists for decades, but rates of deforestation seem to be increasing of late, indicating that one of Earth’s most precious ecological regions will soon vanish forever ― unless we do something about it. Unlike most folks, [...]
Light bulbs have come a long way, including the old clunky energy efficient ones of just a year or two ago. Here are some of the updates that have taken place in the industry, how much energy they use, and how to buy them. Traditional Bulbs Everyone is familiar with tungsten filament incandescent or GLS bulbs. They were [...]
Do you gasp when your utility bills arrive each month? If you are like most homeowners, you probably do! Did you know that leaving appliances and electronics running constantly, as many of us do, generates added energy expenses that can really add up? Do you really have clue how much energy your home actually uses--and what [...]
Ah! It feels so good to be home! After a long day at work, it is such a pleasure to finally kick off your heels and relax a bit. Grabbing a bite to eat, catching up on mail or spending a little on hobbies--life can seem so sweet. But, while you're innocently lounging on the couch [...]
