First Responder Appreciation Day is right around the corner. We have ideas for Police, EMT and Firefighter Gifts to show first responders our appreciation for their service. The History of First Responder Appreciation Day In 2007, following the devastation of several tragedies and weather events throughout the US, the US Congress designated September 25 as… Read More First Responders Appreciation: Ideas for Police, EMT and Firefighter Gifts

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Zero Waste Swaps: How to Switch to Zero Waste Soap

July 15, 2019

Switching to zero waste soap is one of the best things you can do for both your health and the environment. However, there are some things you should know before making the final decision and to make it a smooth swap. Liquid Soap vs. Bar Soap: Which is Better? Zero waste soap, more commonly known… Read More Zero Waste Swaps: How to Switch to Zero Waste Soap

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Butterfly Houses: How to Create a Butterfly Habitat in Your Yard

July 1, 2019

Benefits of Butterflies Butterfly houses are an important part of creating a habitat for butterflies. A butterfly habitat goes a long way in providing a safe haven for something that’s not only are they beautiful, but they value in the areas of health, aesthetics, education, science, and even economic value. Butterflies have been around for… Read More Butterfly Houses: How to Create a Butterfly Habitat in Your Yard

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Upcycled Plant Labels for Your Garden

June 15, 2019

In our family we go through a lot of plant labels in the garden. We’ve tried all kind of DIY plant labels, and here are some of our favorites.

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Surviving College: 10 Ways to Thrift Your Way Through College

June 1, 2019

How to be Successful in College Surviving college seems daunting, but with a bit of forethought and planning, it’s totally doable. It’s that time of the year when schools are out for the summer, seniors graduating, but now it’s time to start getting ready for college. Surviving college boils down to a few things:

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Basics of Composting for Beginners

May 15, 2019

Composting Basics Composting might seem like a daunting task, but this post is everything you need to know about the basics of composting for beginners.

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12 Noteworthy Gifts for Nurse Week

May 1, 2019

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Wormless Composting: Apartment Composting Made Easy

April 16, 2019

No matter how big or small your space, wormless composting is possible. When making steps toward sustainable apartment living, I learned about composting with worms. I’m still a huge advocate of vermicomposting (composting with worms). The worms do all the work, you never really have to touch them, and the the DIY bins are super… Read More Wormless Composting: Apartment Composting Made Easy

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Fan Blade Dragonfly Yard Art

March 29, 2019

Fan Blade Dragonfly Yard Art Got some fan blades from a broken ceiling fan? Don’t toss them just yet! You can give them a new life as a fan blade dragonfly! This past Christmas, I made dragonfly garden decor for my mother’s gift. She’s an avid gardener and she had seen them previously on Pinterest… Read More Fan Blade Dragonfly Yard Art

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Unique Bird Feeder Ideas for a Bird Feeding Station

March 15, 2019

Importance of a Bird Feeding Station These unique bird feeder ideas are perfect for any backyard bird feeding station because they draw in the birds that add to a healthy backyard ecosystem. When you have a healthy ecosystem you’re less reliant on pesticides. Instead nature does what it does best to keep itself in check.… Read More Unique Bird Feeder Ideas for a Bird Feeding Station

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