Monthly Archives: May 2013
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
12 Tips to Make Your Office More Eco-friendly and Efficient
Three years ago I started on my quest to find a more sustainable way of living by becoming certified as a Green Business Consultant. My goal was to help businesses become more environmentally-friendly and efficient. I found the concept fascinating
8 Ways to Honor our Heroes this Memorial Day
Memorial Day is almost here and I am very excited to have my husband home for the long weekend. This is my second year celebrating this holiday as the wife of a member of the military and it has given
Memorial Day Weekend Sale Guide: Get to the best sales fast!
There are a few big weekends a year where retailers really go bananas on slashing prices and Memorial Day weekend is definitely one of the top contenders. It is the perfect time to gear up for your end of Spring/
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
Under $20 and 20 minutes: Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Last week I was struck with an intense craving for fish tacos after taking my board out and working up an appetite paddling around in the surf. I think it had something to do with the combination of sunshine, salt
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
Home Makeover: Beach Bungalow on a Budget
Every year around this time I get the urge to redecorate my home to match my mood of excited anticipation at the approach of summer! This combined with my HGTV obsession has had me searching for the perfect color scheme
DIY Lipstick, Lip gloss, and Lip stain for Less
One of my favorite things to do in Spring and Summer is to play around with different lip colors. I have already purchased 3 new lip glosses in a variety of pinks and corals and still have a ton of
3 Simple Steps to Start Composting
Today I have decided to finally start a project that I have long been putting off, that of composting! There are many reasons I am excited to begin this endeavor starting with saving money on soil for my garden, saving
Sustainable Seafood Recipes: Seared Scallops and Citrus Salmon
Since starting my adventures in cooking earlier this year, I am happy to report that I have mastered many new meals much to the delight of my hungry husband. I have dabbled in everything from vegetarian dishes to vegan cuisine
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
Eco-friendly Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday and if you are like me and have either a cross country flight or a lengthy road trip that lay between you, this is your reminder to order something to be shipped today!
Myths and Tips about SPF
Now that I am in my 30’s and am definitely seeing a few lines here and there on my face, I take sunscreen a lot more seriously. I am pretty religious about my application of 50 face sunscreen everyday but,
Video: Diving with a Sea Turtle
Happy Friday everyone! Just wanted to share this amazing encounter I had with a Hawksbill turtle in the Maldives. Hope you enjoy!
Spring Savings: Drink Recipes from the Garden
After almost 8 months of not being able to have a real cocktail, strong cup of coffee, or any refreshment that has an overwhelming amount of caffeine, my everyday drink choices are becoming stale. I have an herb garden that
Sea Turtle Nesting Season: Conservation Tips
Today is a very special day here in Jacksonville Beach as it marks the start of sea turtle nesting season! This morning I happily awoke to my alarm at 5:30 am and scrambled down to the beach to meet up
