"Haven't you given up enough already?" This was my mother's response to hearing the news, that I, her vegan, tree hugging, reformed smoker, alcohol free, no chemicals, reusable bag loving, plastic-free child would be giving up one more thing. She wasn't mad of course and I don't think that she was judging me either but more … Continue reading Why I Gave Up Coffee
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Jaxon’s Double Chocolate Pancakes
Kids are so incredibly unique, even brothers. I'm always so surprised by how different their opinions can be about simple things like favorite flavors. Archie is obsessed with all things strawberry, Morrison loves more subtle flavors like vanilla, and Jaxon is always trying to fit more chocolate into his day. Recently Jaxon asked to be the … Continue reading Jaxon’s Double Chocolate Pancakes
Make Your Own
The cupboards in your home are packed full of possibilities and it's up to you to tap into what you're capable of. When we go to the store to buy everything already made for us we're doing a huge disservice to ourselves and the environment. Waste: Much of what we purchase in stores comes with … Continue reading Make Your Own
BYOC
Another Friday, another easy way to make a positive impact on the environment. Hopefully your week has gone well and with payday here it is the perfect time to talk about buying yourself a little something. So what does BYOC stand for? Bring your own cup, as in bringing your own cup everywhere you go. We touched … Continue reading BYOC
Skip a Shower
Happy eco-friendly Friday everyone, today I want to talk to you about your water consumption and challenge you to figure out your honest water footprint. Similar to a carbon footprint this test from WaterCalculator.org will help you determine exactly where you stand with wasting, or not wasting, one of our most valuable resources. So why skip … Continue reading Skip a Shower
House Hacks: {Paint}
Keep your walls looking freshly painted for a lifetime with this easy trick. No one wants to leave their walls covered in dings, but pulling out paint cans and all of the necessary accessories to keep them presentable is asking way too much. I know a house with kids is bound to look "lived-in" but … Continue reading House Hacks: {Paint}
Thrift It
Thrifting is one of the most fun ways to keep yourself green without even realizing it. The concept of purchasing a new sweater whenever we want one often doesn't come with much consideration for the environment. After all, what do new clothes have to do with the Earth? And how could a trip to the … Continue reading Thrift It
Juicebox the Pig
One month has passed. One long educational month of having a pig in the family. When Juicebox first came to us I was so proud of all the research that I had done about having a miniature pig. My husband and I felt prepared, certain there wasn't going to be any drawbacks for us. Juicebox had … Continue reading Juicebox the Pig
Classic Cranberry Sauce
'Tis the season for some traditional treats. Cranberries are one of those things that really set the holiday season in motion for me as soon as I can find them in the grocery store. The clerk cashing me out usually isn't too impressed with my excitement, and it's only in recent years I came to … Continue reading Classic Cranberry Sauce
Introducing: Juicebox the Pig
Consider the cat out of the bag, my husband and I adopted a pig from a wonderful woman operating the Pigsburgh Squealers Rescue out of Pennsylvania. Meet Juicebox. Juicy is one of eleven little piggies whose mother (a potbelly pig) was rescued after being dropped off on a pork farm. Apparently, one of the other pigs had eyes … Continue reading Introducing: Juicebox the Pig
