Category Archives: Eco-Friendly Reviews
April: Top 5 picks for Natural Beauty and Skincare Products that Work!
This morning I was reading a great article on the Broke Girls Guide “10 under $10: Our Favorite Natural Beauty Products” and it inspired me to share some of my own findings this month. In April, I have been extremely
2014 Update from The Sustainable Spot
So excited to bring you news from the Sustainable Spot family! 2014 has been both wonderful and challenging so far and so we wanted to quickly fill you in on the fam! First off, Kayden is now a whopping 21lbs
Holiday Cheat Sheet: Recycling Resource Guide
My Thursdays always begin with the wonderful weekly ritual of sprinting out of bed at 5 am to take out the trash and recycling as I race to beat the garbage truck to my curb. This morning was a success
My Top 5 New Mom Tips
In exactly 4 days Kayden James Lindner will be 5 months old and I truly cannot believe it! When my mom used to tell me how “time flies” and reminisce about how “I remember when you were … and you
Video Product Review: 5 New Mom must haves
Below I have reviewed 5 of my most treasured baby products that have helped Kayden and I tremendously these past 5 weeks! Please leave your favorites in the comments section below! Thanks so much! 1. Boppy Newborn Lounger 2. Double
Natural Remedies that kept me stretch mark free during pregnancy!
One of my biggest fears when first learning of my pregnancy back in October was the dreaded arrival of stretch marks. I read a ton of articles and researched every miracle cream on the market and I am proud 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
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
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
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
5 Free Apps to Help you Eat Healthier and Get Fit
I can’t believe it has already been a little over a year that I have been married and I still feel fresh in that honeymoon stage! I am very happy about this fact except for one thing: I have been
Sustainable Summer: Eco-Friendly Swimwear
With the limitations of my big belly increasing, I have been investing more and more time into a hobby I like to call “post-bubs clothes hunting, ” where I find a great brand or outfit I cant wait to fit
Green Product Review: iSolar Backup Charger
I happened to stumble upon this product when I was visiting a dear friend in Traverse City, Michigan and I will admit I wasn’t sure how well it would work. Upon returning to Florida, we happened to be graced with
Eco-Friendly Baby Shower Gift Ideas
It seems like overnight all of my dearest family and friends are either sporting beautiful baby bumps or toting adorable newborns in baby bjorns! And with all of the baby showers in my near future I have been having a
PaperKarma: Free App that Stops Junkmail
This weekend marked the official start to spring with the changing of the clocks which means it’s time to start the annual spring cleaning! One of the biggest contributors to my household clutter is the never ending pile of junk
Pocket Size Personal Trainer: Fitness Buddy
This year, since my husband and I are now responsible for a new mortgage and are planning for a baby we are much more conscientious about spending on the extravagant luxuries like gym memberships and training sessions. We have downsized
Green Product Review: Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil
What is the one product that is a must-have in your purse at all times during these cold winter months? For me it is a good lip moisturizer! I have been using one by Burt’s Bees, one of my favorite
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
Green Beauty Product Review: EcoTools
Are you a budget savvy girl trying to find eco-friendly products at the supermarket? You are in for a treat because today marks the day I begin the reviews of my favorite products that will help you save green on
Healthy Recipes: An App to satisfy all tastes
This year presents me with a unique challenge I have never faced before. Still just a newlywed, my husband who is active duty in the Navy has been slated to be gone for the majority of the year. I have
