Green Living

Are you looking for the best eco-friendly period tips? In this guide, you'll learn about natural feminine hygiene products, menstrual cups, reusable pads, cramp relief ideas and more green hacks for your monthly cycle. © Deposit Photos / Igishevamaria One thing that can bring women together in an instant is talking about their menstrual cycle. It's something we can all … [Read more...] about Best Disposable and Reusable Menstrual Products

When talking with people, I find there is a lot of confusion about what can and cannot be recycled. It will be a bit different in each area, but for the most part it's similar in most communities. One question that seems to pop up often is, "are milk cartons recyclable?" For a long time, you couldn't recycle them in many areas, but now you can! Milk Carton Recycling is … [Read more...] about Are Milk Cartons Recyclable?

Are you considering making the switch from paper to reusable cloth paper towels, napkins or even toilet tissue? We'll give you some tips on how to make the transition easier on the whole family. © Deposit Photos / Nadki More and more families are making the switch from paper to cloth, disposable to reusable. Everything from napkins and paper towels to toilet paper has … [Read more...] about How to Switch to Reusable Paper Towels, Napkins & Toilet Tissue

If you're looking for energy efficiency tips, we have some great ones for you! Learn how to save energy in your home beyond turning off the lights! © Depositphotos / Omennn Are you looking for energy efficiency tips for your home? Then you've come to the right place! We spend so much time decorating our homes and making them look their best, but how many of us … [Read more...] about How to Improve Energy Efficiency at Home

Ready to make the switch to a reusable menstrual cup, but you're worried about the upfront cost? The Blossom Cup is affordable and works great! I've always been concerned about caring for the Earth ever since I was a little girl. So it's no wonder I have developed a passion for eco-friendly period products over the last several years. I tried my first menstrual cup in … [Read more...] about Blossom Menstrual Cup Review

If you want to live a zero waste lifestyle, one easy idea to live greener is to swap your plastic kitchen storage for glass. Learn how and why you should make this switch. We switched to mainly glass water bottles years ago and pitched all of the plastic ones. In continuing down that path, one of the goals I set for myself this year is to get as much of the plastic out … [Read more...] about Reasons to Switch to Glass Food Storage Containers

If you're shopping for the best reusable menstrual cup, you'll be interested in my SckoonCup review. I've been wearing one since 2012 and swear by this eco-friendly period product! Making more eco-friendly choices in the menstrual area is a hot topic lately. Cloth pads, menstrual cups, organic cotton… where do you start?  I began using cloth pads and a DivaCup in … [Read more...] about SckoonCup Menstrual Cup Review

Are you searching for the best reusable menstrual cup for your monthly cycle? Read about our experience with the DivaCup and decide if it's right for you. While I have become a huge fan of mama cloth over the last few months, there are some days when I miss the convenience of tampons. So I went in search of an eco-friendly alternative to tampons and the first brand I was … [Read more...] about DivaCup Menstrual Cup Review

What do you do with leftover styrofoam packing peanuts? Learn our tips for recycling and reusing styrofoam packing peanuts in ways that are better for the Earth. © Deposit Photos / umarckulova2013 There aren’t a lot of shopping options where we live, so I do the majority of my shopping online. I end up with a lot of Styrofoam packing peanuts laying around the … [Read more...] about How to Reuse & Recycle Packing Peanuts

Learn how to stop junk mail, credit applications and telemarketing calls for a greener, more sustainable lifestyle. If you’re like most people, every time you trek out to your mailbox, it’s crammed full of a bunch of junk mail and credit card applications—which inevitably end up in the trash (or recycling bin) after taking up precious counter space. It’s a waste of … [Read more...] about How to Stop Junk Mail & Telemarketing Calls