The other day while reading the July 2021 isuse of Good Housekeeping I came upon an article discussing renovation and sustainability. Jonathan Scott from Property Brothers shares three ideas for investing in eco-smart elements in your home! I thought the ideas were beneficial and wanted to share! 3 Ideas for a Sustainable Home: Buy LED... Continue Reading →
How Bad is it to Release Helium Balloons into the Air?
Superbad!! Hold on tight to that string. While it's believed some balloons shatter into tiny pieces when they reach a certain height in the atmosphere, "many others will float back to the land or water," says Darby Hoover, senior resource specialist at the Natural Resource Defense Council. Latex balloons can take several years to biodegrade,... Continue Reading →
How Chefs Go Green!
Here are some great ways Food Network Stars and other chefs Go Green for Spring with their best Earth-Friendly tips! "Buy your produce as whole as possible and keep it whole until just before cooking so it will stay fresher longer. This will also encourage you to use those other parts (like tops and stalks)... Continue Reading →
An Icy Update and 10 Sustainable Habits to Start Now
Well, last week was a historical weather week here in Mississippi! We had record breaking snow and ice for several days. Thankfully our home never lost power or water, but thousands throughout the state did. It normally only snows every few years here and rarely do we receive ice especially thick ice! At night the... Continue Reading →
How Green is Your Kitchen Routine?
Cutting back on water, electricity, gas, and disposable items makes your kitchen more eco-friendly! Better Homes and Garden created this awareness checklist to assess your cooking and cleanup habits, and discover how being greener will save you some green. My fridge lives up to its cooling potential: The refrigerator should be full but not stuffed... Continue Reading →
10 Good Ideas to Help Avoid Food Waste!
With the price of groceries constantly rising, I'm always open for tips and ideas on ways to not waste food. My family and I eat a lot of fruits and vegetable and at times it can be a challenge to consume the produce before they start to spoil! Here are 10 easy tips to help... Continue Reading →
DIY Soap Holder
At my house I use a good many of bars of soap! They are zero waste and an efficient product. I didn't really want to buy soap holders for all my bars, so I decided to conduct some research on DIY soap holders. And I'm extremely glad I did because I came across this genius... Continue Reading →
Shampoo Bar Basics and Benefits!
About two years ago I used a shampoo bar for the first time, and I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome! I was doubtful that a bar could wash and clean my hair as good as liquid but it did! Now I am hooked on shampoo bars and their ability to clean. They smell great... Continue Reading →