With the increasing concern for the environment and the need to reduce our carbon footprint, more and more people are turning to sustainable living practices. Homesteading, in particular, has emerged as a popular lifestyle choice for those looking to reduce their impact on the environment. Homesteading involves growing your own food, raising livestock, and making …
Category: Green Living
May 05 2023
Essential Oils for Roaches: A Natural and Eco-Friendly Approach to Eliminating Unwanted Pests
Roaches are a common household pest that can cause various health issues, contaminate food, and damage personal belongings. While there are many chemical-based solutions available for controlling these unwanted insects, they often come with harmful side effects for humans, pets, and the environment. This has led to a growing interest in natural and eco-friendly approaches …
Apr 25 2023
5 Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents for a Sustainable Home
If you’re looking to reduce your environmental impact and make your home more sustainable, switching to an eco-friendly laundry detergent is a great place to start. Not only are these detergents better for the planet, but they’re also gentle on your clothes and skin. Here are our top 5 picks for the best eco-friendly laundry …
Apr 10 2023
Top 5 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products That Actually Work
Cleaning your home doesn’t have to mean using harsh chemicals that harm the environment. There are plenty of eco-friendly cleaning products available that are just as effective as traditional cleaners. Here are our top 5 picks for the best eco-friendly cleaning products that will leave your home sparkling clean without harming the planet. Seventh Generation …
Aug 09 2022
Light Up Your Backyard with Firefly Conservation
Here come real stars to fill the upper skies,And here on earth come emulating flies,That though they never equal stars in size,(And they were never really stars at heart)Achieve at times a very star-like start.Only, of course, they can’t sustain the part. -Robert Frost, Fireflies in the Garden When the heat of the summer puts …
May 22 2022
International Day for Biological Diversity: Biodiversity and Ecosystems
May 22nd is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a time to reflect on the importance of different species around the globe that are threatened by human activities. Here are thoughts on preserving our biodiversity (which comes from the term “biological diversity”) and ecosystems. Our global ecosystem is home to earth’s entire collection of living …
May 20 2022
If the Honeybee Disappears from the Earth, How Would This Affect Us?
Just how crucial are honeybees to our food supply? According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), honeybees pollinate nearly 80% of the flowering crops in our country which is about 1/3 of everything Americans eat. Losing these under-appreciated workers would not just affect our dietary staples such as nuts, asparagus, cucumbers, broccoli, apples, …
May 18 2022
Make an Herbal Medicine Chest from Backyard Weeds
What could be easier than growing an herb garden with no effort? Of course, you’ll have to harvest your weeds, but you would do that anyhow: it’s called weeding. Spring is an especially fertile time for harvesting your weeds – roots and all – and turning them into medicines. Here then are some tips on …
May 08 2022
5 Ways to Teach Kids to be Environmentally Friendly
Have you ever thought about what you can do to be more green? A great way to start is by teaching your kids about foods and gardens to help them build a deeper appreciation for the environment. 1) Teach your kids about seeds and where they come from. A good starting place is putting a bean …
Apr 27 2022
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Those Old Candles
Have you ever wondered what to do with those old candles that you have finished using? The wick is done, but you still have almost half a candle left. The wax is almost completely demolished with black streaks and beads of hardened drips. You can’t really keep them and drop a tealight into the center …