Category Archives: Eco-Savings
3 Natural Ways to get Beachy Blond Highlights
For over a decade I have indulged in treating my hair to bright beautiful highlights painted on in stylish beauty salons. I enjoy pampering myself with these occasions and always wind up involuntarily purring with pleasure during the scalp massage
Save Money and Reduce Waste: Upcycle DIY Ideas
One of my favorite new hobbies was born when an old bad habit was transformed into a creative outlet. I no longer consider myself a pack rat but a proud designer of new objects that allow me to save 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
Adventure Travel Trend: Volunteer Expeditions
Are you looking for an adventure of a lifetime that allows you to give back and get even more in return? Whether you want to work to conserve endangered species or help improve the lives of people less fortunate, volunteer
Video Tutorials: Repurpose Furniture with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
With only 3 months left of my pregnancy, time is quickly running out on prepping the nursery. I have ordered most of the key pieces in my nursery and before they get delivered I am on a mission to paint
DIY Guide to Natural Easter Egg Dye and Garden Imprints
With Easter fast approaching I have been skimming my favorite blogs and sites to come up with some good DIY natural Easter egg dye recipes for this Sunday. I figure this will be the perfect year to practice considering the
Save Money and Green your Wedding
Spring is here and love is in the air! After seeing the fifth engagement announcement this year on Facebook I realized that wedding season is fast approaching and was inspired to share some tips on how to maximize your spending
Save money or make money with the new way to travel
I was getting my brows done on Sunday at The Brow Bar in Kensington, which I highly recommend, and chatting about the Babymoon my husband and I are planning this May for our 3 year anniversary. We initially started chatting
Shop Smart: 3 Great Green Daily Deal Sites
Wondering where eco-savvy shoppers find deals to get deep discounts on their favorite eco-friendly products and services? Here are a few great green daily deal sites to bookmark! Green Deals – Daily deals from 20-50% off on eco-friendly products and
Top 3 Free Designer Electronic Invitation Sites
Spring is almost here and the season of celebration is upon us! Starting with St. Patrick’s Day, this spring will be chock full of special occasions that will bring my favorite people together to celebrate. And in preparation for these parties,
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
DIY Anti-Aging and Acne Fighting Home Remedies
When I first got pregnant I had a range of side effects from the influx of estrogen and they were mostly manifesting on my skin. I experienced some serious bouts of teenage acne and the worst part was that I
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,
Valentine’s Day Unveiled: Less Money with More Impact!
Yes, it is in fact true, I am named after Valentine’s Day. My mother and father were married on Valentine’s Day and hence I was spared the great injustice of being named Valentine when they shortened it to a simple
DIY Homemade Bubble Bath
This past Super Bowl weekend was an absolute blast! It was the first official soiree at our new house and I had a great time entertaining and visiting with my close friends and my sister. With that being said, this
Air Travel Tips: Save your Wallet and your Waistline
I have been very lucky over the last few years to have the opportunity to do a lot of traveling. From sleeping on the floor of Gatwick airport as construction workers cut up the concrete floors with a jackhammer next
Save Green with Sustainable Party Planning!
It’s official! I’m going to be an Auntie! I am beyond thrilled and excited for a new addition to our family! And this wonderful news along with the beginning of the birthday and baby shower season has given me the
Eco-Friendly Savings for Man’s Best Friend
If you are a friend of the Lindner Family, or even an acquaintance, then you are well aware that we treat our dog Ranger like our true first-born son. We picked Ranger out in January 2008 at 9 weeks on a little
Save Big on 5 Homemade Household Cleaners
Lately I have been extra sensitive to the smell of all the chemicals in the household cleaners that I am using on a daily basis. I think the transition from apartment living to being a homeowner has made me realize
