Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips for Busy Families
It's no secret that laundry requires a lot of energy and water. If you're trying to live a more eco-friendly life style this year, here are a few tips to follow to make your laundry room as green as the rest of your house! Turn down the heat of your washing machine. Washing your clothes with hot water every single day uses up energy, but washing clothes in cold water help to conserve energy by up to 90%. Switch to natural detergent products. Natural products aren't chlorine based, and dissolve faster in cold water. Not to mention using natural laundry products helps…
Twenty-Five Ways to Use Coconut Oil | #coconutoil
Everyone has heard about coconut oil, but how exactly do you use it? Shockingly, there are literally hundreds of uses for coconut oil. Because of the good fats, vitamins, and antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties, this is an oil that's actually good for you. Therefore, it's acceptable to use on even pets or babies! Below is a list of twenty-five ways to use coconut oil. As a diaper cream for baby, just rub on their bottom for a safe and effective cream! Rub on your lips for a natural chap stick. Deep condition your hair by applying coconut oil to wet hair,…
Healthy Summer Snacks for Kids | #snacks #healthy
With summer comes the longer days and the endless struggle of trying to feed hungry little munchkins. This is especially a challenge if you don't have the budge for prepared items, or have picky eaters. Here are a few tried and true snack ideas that kids are sure to love. Frozen grapes- Wash and remove the stems from a bag of grapes, line a cookie sheet with waxed paper and place the grapes on it. Place in the freezer over night. The next morning you'll have an easy and healthy snack for the kids! Fresh fruit cones- Fill ice cream…
How to Make Homemade Butter With Your Kids! | #recipe
If you've ever watched the Little House books, then you know all about the homemade butter that Ma would make. Making homemade butter is a fun experiment for a rainy day with your bored kiddos. What you need: A clean pint mason jar with a lid. Enough heavy whipping cream to fill the jar 3/4 of the way. A pinch of salt. All you need to do is have the kidlets take turns shaking it. After about eight-ten minutes small curds will begin to form in the cream and after another ten minutes of being vigorously shaken or rolled around,…
Natural Ways to Avoid a Sun Burn this Summer | #summer
With all the hype about certain sunscreens being linked to cancer, it's no wonder that so many parents are looking for natural ways to reduce the risk of sun burns and skin cancer this summer! Use natural sun screen- One of my favorite brands is Lavanila, and their gluten free, natural sun screen is perfect for every family this summer. While a bit more on the pricey side, a little bit goes a long way and it effectively works to cut back on sun burns and exposure to the sun's ultra violet rays. Consume more vitamin D- Vitamin D is important, and…
Natural vs Organic – Which is Really Better? | #organic #natural
There is a huge debate between natural foodies as to whether or not natural or organic food is better for your kids. On the one hand, certified organic food is in fact certified and almost guaranteed organic. On the other hand, certified organic food is more expensive in some cases. Organic food is popping up everywhere, there are even organic restaurants showing up on different street corners. With all the information on what is really in food these days, more people are turning to organic food options. The downside is that organic food can often be expensive, too often it's…
How to Simplify Your Lifestyle and Reduce Your Spending
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle can be fun and rewarding for both parents and children. Making green choices in daily living can help you reduce your carbon footprint while you save money and simplify your life. Energy Providers Texas can get you started. Here are some other things to try: Save the Environment While Saving Cash According to an energy website, an average family of four in the creates 110 tons of carbon dioxide a year. They also spend 20% or more of their budget on entertainment items such as eating out, going to movies or shopping. By replacing high energy-use…