This post is sponsored by Brita but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. If you've been around this blog any time, you know that I'm all about easy, small steps to a better life. Why? Because when you take small steps to a more eco-friendly lifestyle, you're more likely to sustain those steps. If you try to go totally waste-free in every room of your house when you are used to having 2 cans of trash a week... you're probably not going to be successful. But if you try to go waste-free in one room at a time, with an end goal of total waste-free in one year, you're more likely to hit those goals. That's why when people ask me what's my number 1 tip for going green, they are almost always underwhelmed. But then I explain that reasoning - small steps make big changes in the future - and they get it.  And one of the … [Read more...]

Waste free living can seem overwhelming at first, but if you tackle one room in your home at a time, it is possible. Check out these 9 ways to go waste free in your bathroom. When you start on the path of a green-er life for your family, you likely start with your children. That's how our journey went and what I hear so many others say as well. Then the natural progression seems to go from children's personal care products to the kitchen. You start purchasing more organic foods, healthy snacks, etc. Today I'm ready to share with you the next step you should make in your green journey... a waste free bathroom! While the idea of going waste free may seem just way too hard [I know, because I thought so myself for the last few years], it's really so easy, no pun intended. Today I'm going to share with you 9 easy ways to make your … [Read more...]

This post was sponsored by the Carton Council as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Did you know that we're just days away from America Recycles Day? It's officially celebrated on November 15th every year, but anyone who recycles regularly celebrates every day they put out the recycling bin. While recycling is an expected and accepted practice in almost every area of the country, there are still some towns that don't offer recycling pick-up or services. I wrote a post a few months ago with tips on how to recycle even when you're city doesn't offer recycling services. Today I'm sharing a bit more about just how to recycle items that you might not normally recycle... like cartons! Most who recycle do plastic, glass, and paper, but some items like cartons can … [Read more...]

This post was sponsored by Carton Council as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. When I started on the journey to going green, recycling was one of the last things I incorporated into my family's routine. That might surprise you, but because I live in a city without curbside recycling services, it can be a bit more difficult to recycle. But that doesn't mean we don't recycle at all and it should be the same for you also if you live in a community without curbside recycling. Today I'm sharing some ideas of how you can make a difference in your home, as well as make a bigger impact on the Earth too! Request recycling services in your city. While you may just feel like one person, you can make a big difference especially if you go straight to the source of … [Read more...]

This post is sponsored by Tide. All opinions are my own. Did you know that by washing clothes on a quick cycle in cold water, you can reduce energy use by 80% vs. the normal cycle? That's one of the reasons you should always wash clothes in cold water and here's 4 more reasons too! Do you have a favorite laundry setting? I use the same type cycle for almost every single load of clothes that I wash and it might just surprise you! Even with 2 kids, stained play clothes, soccer jerseys, and my husband's work uniforms, I always have my settings on quick, cold water cycles. Washing clothes in cold water gets them clean. One reason that might surprise you is the myth that washing in hot water results in cleaner clothes. I have to admit, I had always believed the myth myself up until a few years ago when I finally challenged myself … [Read more...]