Bentonite Clay Toothpaste This zero waste toothpaste recipe with bentonite clay changed my life. A few years ago, I had a wake up call about my oral hygiene. Without dental insurance I had to come up with quite a chunk of change to fix some of the issues I had ignored for years. But it… Read More Zero Waste Toothpaste with Bentonite Clay
School Break Boredom Busters Boredom Busters like the ones listed below are an affordable way to keep your kids busy. My mom, a daycare provider, has a great saying “If you don’t keep the kids busy, they’ll keep you busy.” It’s a mantra she says especially around the summer months when kids are out of… Read More Fun, Cheap School Break Boredom Busters for Kids
Benefits of Homemade Vegetable Broth Bone stock has a ton of health benefits, but homemade vegetable broth can also do wonders for your health, especially if you’re on a plant-based diet. Broth is jam-packed with nutrients that are good for your health. It’s also eco-friendly because it consists food scraps that would be thrown away.… Read More Homemade Vegetable Broth Recipe with Food Scraps
Apartment Composting Systems Options Have you ever wondered how to compost in an apartment? It seems impossible to practice sustainable apartment living in general, especially, if you don’t have a yard or own the property. For years, I lived in an apartment and I felt the same way, but then I came across a solution,… Read More How to Compost in an Apartment
What’s the Difference? Compost vs. fertilizer? Is there any competition? I’m going to go out on a limb and say no. Not really. According to Peters Patio & Landscape, Compost is possibly one of the most underrated tools or a gardener’s toolbox. You can go to this site to see what the experts tell about… Read More Compost Vs. Fertilizer: Which One is Better for your Garden
Food Waste Facts Learning to reduce food waste is one of the most important ways to save money on groceries. It’s a great idea for any budget because it accounts for about 25 percent of our household waste. The less food you waste the less you have to buy.
Learning to save money on groceries or food in general has always been a struggle for me. I really love food and when I go to the store or go to eat, I usually want to eat everything in sight. I make sacrifices to save money in many areas, even living in an 85 degree… Read More How to Save Money on Groceries
New Year Resolutions to Save Money Yes, it’s that time of the year again when we search for the best money saving tips the internet has to offer. This time every year, I sit down look at my finances and think about my goals for the year. Then I get organized and ready to save… Read More Easy, Practical Money Saving Tips for the New Year
Month by Month New Year Resolutions It’s that time again- the time to reflect on the past year, to think about the future and come up with New Year resolutions. What are your goals? Who do you want to be? These are the questions we ask when coming up with New Year resolutions.
Benefits of Homemade Household Cleaners Homemade cleaners aren’t just a go-green sustainable living thing. They’re perfect for a variety of reasons. People who live a zero-waste or minimalist lifestyle prefer homemade cleaners because instead of buying several different cleaning solutions, they can buy products in bulk and make their own. Other people enjoy using homemade… Read More Quick and Easy Household Homemade Cleaners