Tag Archives: eco-friendly
June Seasonal Eating Grocery List and Recipe
The combination of my ever decreasing stamina (thanks bubs) and my concrete commitment to eating healthy for 2 has made my grocery store visits a much more organized task than in the past. I have found over the last 5
Natural Remedies that kept me stretch mark free during pregnancy!
One of my biggest fears when first learning of my pregnancy back in October was the dreaded arrival of stretch marks. I read a ton of articles and researched every miracle cream on the market and I am proud to
May Eco-Friendly Beauty Pick: Making the Switch to Synthetic Makeup Brushes!
Each month I am slowly but surely switching out all my old beauty products with ones that are more eco-friendly and better for my health. Last month, in my top 5 picks for April, I found a great all natural
Infant Potty Training: Can we really go diaper free?
After months of researching what the best option is for the little bubs as far as diapering is concerned I have come across quite a few options that are better for the environment than just your typical Huggies. I have
My Favorite Eco-Friendly Baby Brands and Products
Now that I am 33 weeks and coming down the home stretch I feel truly blessed that the bubs has so many people that already care about him so much. Every time I go into the nursery it is filled
Guide to Natural Laundry Detergent
I must apologize in advance but I have a feeling the next few weeks may be full of articles researching the last few things I need to get done before the baby comes, don’t worry Vanessa will be balancing the
Project Nursery: Tips to save you time and money on DIY Repurposed Furniture
The last time I touched base on Project Nursery was week 20 of my pregnancy and now that I am almost done with this fun but challenging project at week 30, I feel compelled to share the time and money
Guide to Green Spring Cleaning and Savings
With the arrival of the bubs coming up fast, and so many preparations to still get to, I feel like lately all I ever do is clean. I am trying to be extra cautious as I clean the surfaces in
DIY 3 Ingredient All Natural Lotion Bars
This past month I have officially entered into the nesting phase of my pregnancy and have spent most of my time painting furniture, organizing the house, and prepping the nursery. Due to this new found love for painting and the
3 Simple DIY Hair Remedies
My hair and I are like an old crotchety married couple, even though we live in the same place, we rarely listen to one another and one always gets their way. In this case the dominant party would be my
Green Product Review: Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil
What is the one product that is a must-have in your purse at all times during these cold winter months? For me it is a good lip moisturizer! I have been using one by Burt’s Bees, one of my favorite
Countdown to Academy Awards with Oscar Nominee Inspired Cocktails!
After spending six years living within walking distance of the Kodak theatre, the Oscars have become a tradition that I celebrate as religiously as any Hallmark holiday. And this year I am especially excited because I actually enjoyed the majority
Project Nursery: Repurposed Furniture
When I woke up this morning my first thought was, hooray I have hit the 20 week mark of my pregnancy, I am half way there!! My second thought was, holy hell, I look like I swallowed a bowling ball,
Confessions of a Travel Junkie: How to Offset your Carbon Footprint
I have a confession. I am a travel junkie that is addicted to the rush of takeoff on a plane going just about anywhere. As I write this I am on a layover in Denver International Airport on my way
It’s a Boy!
Yes everyone, you read that right! Mark and I are going to have a baby boy!! I am 4 1/2 months pregnant this week and we are so excited to be adding to our family this summer! Approximate due date June 30th!
Save money by Green Gift Giving this Christmas
While scanning my favorite sites and blogs today, I was appalled to read on Planet Green that the EPA reports American families create one million tons of extra waste between Thanksgiving and New Years every year. That is an annual
