For this eco-friendly Friday, we are going to be planning ahead for that dreaded Monday lurking around the corner. I am talking about going meat-free once a week. Even if you are an avid meat eater, going without meat every Monday can make a big difference and it's a good way to explore new dining options. … Continue reading Meatless Monday
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Spring 2020
Everything has been so hectic this last month that we didn't even acknowledge the change of seasons. Spring sprung on the 19th and some of these little beauties popped up right on time. Then in typical New York fashion, there was frost, rain, more frost, and some snow. Now that we'll be stuck at home … Continue reading Spring 2020
Buy Local
Happy eco-friendly Friday everyone! With spring right around the corner, I think it's important to talk for a moment about supporting some of your local businesses. To be a bit more specific, supporting your local farms! You may not see the connection right away but paying big cooperations to track food in from all over … Continue reading Buy Local
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
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
The Review I Wanted to Write About Ethique, But Didn’t
Shampoo bars? Conditioner bars? Even deodorant all completely in bar form. No plastic bottles. No plastic wrapping. Consider me equal parts skeptical and intrigued. Recently I have been double checking my sources when it comes to "all-natural" products to make sure that I'm not falling prey to greenwashing. Can't trick me with leaves in your … Continue reading The Review I Wanted to Write About Ethique, But Didn’t
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
