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Everyone enjoys spending his or her downtime with a pleasurable and leisurely activity. However, some of these activities harm the environment. It is time to take up an eco-friendly hobby that both you and the earth can appreciate! Knitting and…Read More

It’s no secret that diapers are messy, but it’s time to clean up the reputation of cloth diapers. Contrary to popular belief, cloth diapers are no messier than disposable diapers. In both cases, you need to remove the diaper and…Read More

Vacation time is here again so why not break out from the norm and head outdoors. Did you ever think about hiking and camping? Check out these three popular outdoor vacation spots! 1. Catskill mountains:  The Catskill Mountains consist of…Read More

1. Choose an eco-friendly DIY. Try at home teeth whitening, floral face wash, recycled tin can lanterns, or my favorite— orange candles! 2. Picnic in the park. A great way to relieve stress and savor some summer is to retreat…Read More

A few times a year I go into home improvement mode. Usually it’s triggered by seasonal shifts (new storage solutions for winter clothes!) or the occasional curtain rod breaking over my head in the middle of the night (new window…Read More

This article was originally published on July 31, 2014 and was updated on August 10, 2020. Hello everyone and welcome to Composting 101. So, you want to know how to start composting in your home and garden? Let’s jump right…Read More

Name: Rylee Sparkle Parents: Carol, Hank, and Rick Breed: I usually gallantly state, ‘she’s a rescue so I don’t know.’ That’s always met with great admiration and then people guess Spitz, English Sheepdog, Rottweiler (most popular guess when she was a pup).…Read More

We all have those items in our closet that can’t be put in a conventional washing machine. The cashmere sweater, that silk shirt, they all need to be taken to a dry cleaner to be cleaned properly. What’s the “Perc?”…Read More

Reduce, reuse, and recycle. These 3 terms go hand in hand, but do we really know their impact, or how to do them? How to Reduce: Cutting down on waste. To reduce is the act of making/using a smaller amount…Read More

College is an interesting time. Moving to a new location, finding new friends, and signing up for new classes can be so stressful! Do you know what else is stressful? Those dreadful words..the “freshmen fifteen.” For those of you who…Read More