Monthly Archives: June 2013
Tips for Having an Eco-Friendly July 4th!
We are only one week away from one of my favorite holidays of the year, the Fourth of July! I love everything about this celebration starting with spending the day at the beach to BBQing with good friends and family
Seasonal Produce Calendar: Summer Juicing Recipes for Weight Loss and Detox
I have been hearing rave reviews from people about the health benefits of juicing for years now and I’ve never actually tried it myself. Since summer is officially here and I want to get in better shape and feel healthier,
Natural Remedies to Soothe a Sunburn
This weekend we were blessed with the most spectacular sunny weather after a series of storms that held us hostage indoors for the previous week. I happily packed up my beach bag, lathered myself with SPF 30 from head to
7 Free Apps to Help You Plan your Summer Vacation
It’s official, my husband and I will be moving to Texas later this year when he finishes his time in the Navy! We are very excited to begin our new adventure and earlier this month enjoyed a week in Galveston
Seasonal Produce Calendar: Summer Grilling Recipes
One of the many things I love about the summer season is the chance to spend my evenings on the porch cooking on the grill. The combination of soaking in the sun, the smoky smell from the grill and the
For the love of Kale: Health Benefits and Recipes
It is funny how my salads have evolved over the years and always been a reflection of my personality and lifestyle at the time. In college they were colorless mounds of iceberg lettuce drowned in ranch dressing and croutons. Then
Sustainable Summer: Eco-friendly Flip Flops
The summer season has barely begun and I have officially already broken my first pair of flip flops! I don’t know what it is about me that always manages to destroy my favorite pair of flops but I have definitely
Seasonal Produce Calendar: Summer DIY Face Masks
Ever since I have started following the seasonal produce calendar, I have enjoyed planning my meals to include the fresh seasonal ingredients as well as saving money from of buying them in bulk. I have also found that I am
Father’s Day: Great Gifts for New Dads
Father’s Day is coming up this weekend and this year is especially exciting for me as I have some new dads to celebrate! At first I thought I wouldn’t find the perfect gift for the occasion, but after a little
DIY Projects for Awesome Backyard Entertainment!
Last Saturday Mark and I spent the day having a blast at our friends house celebrating their sons second birthday. They had food and games for the kids (and lets face it, the husbands) in the backyard complete with a
Project Nursery: Completed with Pictures!!
Monday was the official day that I turned 36 weeks and with my due date on July 1st, I spent last night reflecting back on my journey (yes for all of you who have not had any children yet, pregnancy
New Posting Schedule for The Sustainable Spot
Good Morning Everyone, I felt it was important to announce that since I have officially reached 9 months of pregnancy today, Vanessa and I will be scaling back our posts to 3 days a week starting this week. We will
