There are lots of ways to be healthy, eat well, and get fit. Most people think that dieting and running are the main ways to do that, however, there’s another form of exercise you can do to be fit and healthy: cycling. Cycling works out your muscles, increases your endurance, and even makes your heart healthy. [...]
When you lose power to your home, it is a major inconvenience and sometimes a lot more than that when you lose your connection to the grid. Regular power outages mean that backup generators are now a necessity for many homeowners. If you are looking to get a generator, it makes sense to understand how [...]
Meriam Webster defines “carbon footprint” as: "The amount of greenhouse gasses and specifically carbon dioxide emitted by something (as a person's activities or a product's manufacture and transport) during a given period." Today, individuals and corporations both try to mitigate their carbon footprint as much as possible. From switching out incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs [...]
You might be well aware of the three R’s; Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. But putting those words into practice is often easier said than done. Getting started is the tricky bit but once it becomes a routine you can quickly become a rubbish reduction champion. "If you adopt the three R’s of rubbish reduction, it [...]
Being an environmentally conscious person doesn’t have to take up a ton of time. There are a lot of things you can do to lessen your impact on the environment. Many of them are free or incredibly cheap, and take almost no time. Some of them actually help save you time! Switch to E-Mail Alerts If [...]
Thinking of ways to live better this year? Why not start with reducing your carbon footprint? Green living and making eco-friendly choices is a change that will not only help you but the environment. If you weren’t particularly eco-conscious in the past, the goals you create should be easy to follow so that it encourages you [...]
There are not many homeowners who don’t like the idea of having a water feature in their garden and their thoughts then turn to installing a pond. If you are tempted by the prospect of pond fountains and the sound of water soothing your mood, but find the installation process maybe a bit daunting, relax, it [...]
Do you want to adorn your home with vintage-inspired decors? All it takes is just a quick trip to your basement or attic to find classic gems that can be used for decorating. You can also visit flea markets where you can find a variety of vintage items at very affordable prices. You can score [...]
Wishing You a Happy Healthy Holiday Season! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and [...]
The colder it gets the higher your energy bills get. It’s this way every year, but somehow it still feels like a surprise, right? You’ve kept the thermostat low, you’ve put on extra layers but still--your bills are so high! Surely there are other methods that will actually lower your costs, right? You’ve kept the [...]
Chemical air fresheners are the absolute worst thing you can include in your house. Not only are they unnatural, but they’re also off-putting for a lot of people. But they seem to be the mainstream choice for making a house smell better. Thankfully, there are lesser known, natural alternatives you can use if you’re trying to [...]
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious [...]
The holidays can be such a fun time with friends and family. It’s a time to share love and joy with all the people who matter in your life. Among the merry and bright, though, there’s also a lot of waste. Think of all the wrapping paper that goes in the trash, the Christmas lights plugged [...]
Happy Holidays! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious holiday goodies, gifts [...]
Remodeling your bathroom may seem like a hard project but it’s a small price to pay to create your ideal zen zone right? Your bathroom is a place where you can be absolutely alone with your thoughts. Your bathroom is also a room where you can find lots of toxic chemicals, water and energy usage often [...]
Our modern world is filled with an abundance of innovative gadgets these days, and it’s now easier than ever to transform your home and lifestyle by embracing this technology. Often offering easy, high-tech solutions to various everyday problems encountered in the home, improving your lifestyle is just a short step away. To discover some of the [...]
Are you interested in living greener and saving more money? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed about what to do first? Are you not quite sure where to start? Living a little greener doesn't have to be complicated. Help is on the way! Eco-friendly home design ideas and solutions can help you conserve energy, prevent pollution, reduce [...]
An organic garden will help you enjoy fresh, natural and chemical-free vegetables, and fruits. You are growing your own food in an environmentally friendly manner and doing the best for your own health as well. If you are a beginner you must banish the doubts that it is too hard to raise an organic garden. [...]
Saving money on utilities is great – installing technology in your home that is good for your wallet and good for the environment is even better. There was a time, not too long ago, when there wasn’t much a homeowner could do in the way of reducing their utility bills except of course to refrain from [...]
There are all sorts of posts out there about how you can “green up” your home or work space but, if we’re being totally honest, very few of those posts are applicable to the average working human. Not everybody can afford to install solar paneling on their rooftops or redo our floors with reclaimed wood. Some of us [...]
Fall has finally arrived, and many homeowners are looking forward to not having to mow their lawn in the weeks to come. Why not use that newly acquired free time to upgrade your outdoor space and make it more environmentally friendly? "By doing some simple sustainable landscaping projects you can make your lawn look more impressive [...]
Decorating your child's room is one of the unspoken joys of being a parent. You can express your creativity and create a fun, playful environment for your little one. If you're thinking of re-decorating an old room or working with a blank slate, you should consider the benefits of a green room. This will ensure your [...]
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a... garden? Yes, believe it or not, people have started creating gardens on the roofs aka green roofs. So what’s this actually about? Have some folks just decided to plant a few trees on a building roof out of fun? Surely there is a [...]
For the environmentally conscious, knowing what is in everyday products is an important step in protecting the environment and their families. Many times, the shiny counters and streakless-glass from these products come at a price that can be dangerous. Many people are unaware of the pollutants and toxins present in the everyday cleaning products they use. For [...]
