We all probably have that drawer or storage bin full of old electronics. “We might need them someday,” we say to ourselves. Here’s some truth, though: we’ll never need that old TV, or those 14 old extension cords, or your last four phones. Be it the sunk cost fallacy, forgetfulness, or just a lack of …
Do you think you don’t have enough space to garden? You’d be quite surprised. Even those living in an apartment with a tiny patch of grass to call their own can grow a good amount of vegetables for their family. Whether you rethink how you grow or really consider the needs of your family, the …
One of the easiest ways to go green and save money is to make homemade cleaners for your home. Here’s a great list of DIY cleaners that you can make today with supplies you already have in your home! One of the best choices you can make for your family is a more eco-friendly path …
Ditch the disposable cloth diaper liners & DIY your own cloth diaper liners out of fleece while cloth diapering on a budget. These are so easy to make, VERY cheap & best of all, there’s no sewing required! If you are on a cloth diapering budget, you are probably scouring the web for simple ways …
If your family wants to start recycling, go for it. You don’t have to overthink how to recycle, make your own DIY recycling bins that suit your recycling style and start! While some people are lucky enough to live in communities with curbside recycling services, I’m not. I hope it becomes something my town offers …
One of the most important factors in cloth diapering is absorbency. Let’s look at the best absorbing fabrics and which are the best absorbent materials to use with cloth diapers. Parents will surely agree that having the right materials for their cloth diapers is a necessity. It’s a lifesaver. Imagine watching your baby get uncomfortable …
Ditch the store bought cleaners full of chemicals and clean your bathroom with these homemade toilet bombs. They’re an easy no-scrub DIY toilet bowl cleaner that keeps your toilet sparkling clean! If there’s one thing I despise cleaning it’s the bathroom. I mean, is there anything in the bathroom that’s fun to clean? I’m always …
Whether you’re raising them in your garden or bought a few too many at the Farmer’s Market, at some point freezing peppers will probably hit your To-Do List. Here’s a simple guide on how to freeze peppers to get you started. I’m telling you, I am so impressed with our organic garden this year. Everything …
Cloth diapers are actually the entire reason I started blogging and to this day, even though it’s been years since I used them, one of my life passions. Cloth diapers? A life passion? Yes! Because they are truly what started me on living a more eco friendly, green lifestyle that is healthier for my entire …
If you’re dealing with stinky shoes, no matter who they belong to in the family, there is something that will help and you can DIY it! Make this stinky shoe spray to take care of the whole family’s smelly shoes. This post is in partnership with NOW®. All opinions are my own. I can’t be …
Want to use cloth training pants, but turned off by the price? Make your own! You can make these DIY waterproof training pants with this tutorial for less than $3 per pair! Although potty training officially ended a few months ago, when we were in it, I struggled with finding options for long car trips, …
Looking to use cloth diapers on a budget? You should consider all in two cloth diapers, or commonly referred to as AI2 diapers. Here’s 5 reasons why this cloth diaper type is budget friendly. We’re continuing the Cloth Diapering on a Budget series today with a look at a cloth diapering system that is extremely …