Category Archives: Green Family Tips
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
Save Money Creatively: DIY Party Decorations
Tomorrow is May Day which for me always signals the start of many momentous occasions to celebrate! This month alone is host to the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day as well as a series of
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
Project Nursery: Tips to save you time and money on DIY Repurposed Furniture
The last time I touched base on Project Nursery was week 20 of my pregnancy and now that I am almost done with this fun but challenging project at week 30, I feel compelled to share the time and money
Body and Mind: Health Benefits of Surfing
I am extremely excited to announce that today I am taking the plunge and committing to mastering a sport that I have long admired…surfing! And I couldn’t think of a better day for my board to be delivered as the
10 Ways to make every day Earth Day
Today is Earth Day and people around the world are taking action to show their support. Children in India are planting new saplings, volunteers in Argentina are performing beach cleanups and youth in Seoul Korea will participate in a flash
Great ways to get involved and celebrate this Earth Day!
This Monday will mark the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day that was founded by US Senator from Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson in 1970. He was inspired to do so after the largest oil spill in recorded history at the time dumped
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
Slim down for Summer with these Seasonal Spring Salads
This past weekend marked the return of my husband from his month long underway in the Navy and it was wonderful! I was so excited to try out some of my new recipes for him and make him the home
Boston Marathon Relief Efforts and Resources
Yesterday an event that is usually a celebration of physical endurance and mental strength turned into a tragedy as the finish line of the Boston Marathon endured two explosions that left three people, including an eight year old boy, dead.
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga
I am definitely one of those people who has a minor case of what I like to call fitness ADD. Since I started my first major sport, ice skating, at age 4 I have run the gamut from rock climbing
