5 Ways to Live Greener That Make a Big Difference
Guest Post - About the Author: Margaret Raynor is a green-living blogger who works in the environmental protection industry. Photo Credit Many people recycle their plastics, metals and glass, and feel a little better about protecting the planet. However, while it certainly doesn’t hurt to do the little things, it doesn’t make as big an impact as you may hope. If you’re serious about making a big difference and living the “green” way, consider making a few changes that aren’t drastic, but are one step up from recycling. Donate Your Car If you can, stop relying on your car; donate…
Making the Switch: 5 Green Baby Needs | #ecofriendly #green
Whether you're a seasoned child rearing veteran or a new parent, you quickly realize that babies are a demanding group. Not only do baby needs get costly, they also can create excessive unsustainable waste. Try opting for these five environmentally friendly options. You'll feel good knowing you're not introducing harmful chemicals to your new baby, while also taking care of the environment. Cloth or Biodegradable Wipes Image via Flickr Andromedae Baby wipes can sit in landfills without degrading for several hundred years. It is estimated that parents use about 5,000 wipes per baby. If you're not ready to make the switch to…
Why are you attending The Big Latch On? #LatchOnHouston13 #houston
The Big Latch On is this weekend, and the Houston area locations are being held on Saturday, August 3rd. This year, we decided to attach The Big Latch On to Houston's first annual Natural Parenting Expo! As part of the registration, participants were asked the following question: The Big Latch On was created to help bring local awareness to the benefits of breastfeeding as well as to bring the breastfeeding community together for support and education. What are you hoping to get out of this event? Here are some of their awesome answers! has been breastfeeding for 9 months -…
Voots Review – Veggie Fruit Tarts Supplements | #review #fruits #veggies
My kiddos love to take their vitamins. They don't care if they are gummies, the hard chewable characters, or in the shape of circular tarts. They love it. When we run out, they're not happy campers! In addition to (not as a replacement for) their vitamins, they have found a love for Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts which helps provide more vitamin C to go along with their regular fruit and veggie eating habits. Although they're tasty for kiddos, teenagers and adults can enjoy them as well. With Voots® supplements, your kids can get the Vitamin C antioxidant power of 3 servings…
Chemicals in Cord Blood and Breastmilk? Wow! | #HealthyBaby
It is no secret that I do my part to give my kiddos a healthy start to life. I birth naturally, I breastfeed, I use cloth diapers, among many other things. But do you know that even the healthy choices that we make still pose risks beyond face value? What are you doing to decrease chemical exposure in your home? Have you ever thought about the things in life that don't necessarily cancel each other out but prove less effective for our common goal of being healthy? Pregnancy and Birth Families who chose to birth naturally and delay or not…
Spark of Amber Review – 18″ Amber Necklace for Mom | #Giveaway (5/23)
It's no secret that we use amber teething necklaces with our little ones. No, that doesn't mean that Jett is cutting teeth, right now, by chewing on a necklace. He's simply wearing a very cool and hip amber necklace. What you may not know is that I also wear amber necklaces, but I wear them to help control headaches and earaches. Not to mention, necklaces by Spark of Amber are beautiful and reasonably priced! As I've written before, Amber is a great, natural way to relieve pain. From a previous post on natural teething relief: The misconception behind teething necklaces…
Top 5 Myths About Going Green | #ecofriendly #green
These days being “eco-friendly” or “green” is all the rage. It seems that everyone has a tip or idea on how to be more earth-friendly, but as is the case with so many things, not everyone has the right idea when it comes to going green. There is a lot of conflicting information out there about environmentally friendly practices and the best way to care for the environment. In navigating the complex landscape of eco-conscious choices, it is crucial to be well-informed and critically assess the true environmental impact. CarbonClick, for instance, was developed to simplify and enhance climate action…
6 Recycled Objects You Can Incorporate In Your Bathroom Remodel #ecofriendly
We’d all like to do our part for Mother Nature, but most of us go buy new things when we refit our spaces. While you need to keep quality in mind when it comes to your plumbing fixtures, you can use recycled and refitted objects as bathroom accessories to save you money as well as to help the planet. Why not turn your bathroom into a sanctuary for serenity? Whether you’re looking for minor touch-ups or a complete renovation, this houston contracting company will help you turn your bathroom into an oasis of relaxation. Walking into your bathroom should feel…
Piggy Paint Nail Polish Review – Natural as Mud! | Giveaway (4/8)
Kylie loves to paint nails. She's been dubbed quite the nail artist in our small town. Anywhere she visits, she's either pulling out her nail polish, looking through someone else's stash. Sadly, she's not allowed to paint her (or my) nails in the house, because the smell gives my husband a headache. That all changed when the Piggy Paint came in! odorless | hypoallergenic | water-based | hard, durable finish When she opened the box, the first thing I told her was that it doesn't smell - at all. Immediately, she wanted to get her homework done, so that she…
How to Eliminate BPA From Your Environment | #bpafree
Scientists first synthesized the molecule Bisphenol A (BPA) in 1891. Since then, it has become a component of nearly every plastic produced in the , from baby bottles to wholesale plastic bags to polyester. Within the past few years, government agencies all over the world, including the Food and Drug Administration, have become concerned about the effects that BPA may have on the human body. For this reason, the agency has banned BPA from use in baby bottles and children’s sippy cups, and many companies have begun to voluntarily manufacture products without BPA. What’s Wrong With BPA? Scientists believe that…