Category Archives: Green Family Tips
Seasonal Produce Chart: Healthy Spring Recipes, Seasonal Shopping List
With Summer coming fast and bathing suit season biting at our heals, I figured this would be a great time to do a article on healthy Spring recipes and give you a snapshot of the fruits and veggies in season.
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
Under $20 and 20 minutes: Healthy Baked Kale Chips
Recently I have discovered a new food obsession which also happens to be extremely healthy loaded with fiber, cancer-preventing compounds and vitamins such as beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C and calcium. It is aesthetically pleasing with its bright purple and
3 Smoothie Recipes for weight loss, skin, and health
Since about month 6 of my pregnancy a very strange thing started happening to me, I started to trade in my salty tooth for my citrus tooth. I eat roughly 2-3 tangelos a day (an amazingly juicy and slightly more
10 Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint
With Earth day coming later this month, I think it is the perfect time to address some of the most pressing issues our planet is facing and come up with ways we can minimize our impact as individuals. We always
Grow Thicker and Longer Hair and Eyelashes Naturally
I was out to lunch this weekend with a group of friends and couldn’t help noticing the beautifully long and full set of eyelashes on one of my friends about to get married. Hers are all natural but it took
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
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
4 Healthy Dishes with Hardboiled Eggs
I hope everyone had a lovely weekend and enjoyed their holiday as much as I did! I was thinking of some fun recipes to post for today and thought it would be a perfect time for dishes that call for
Healthy Family Activities to Celebrate Easter
This weekend will be a time for many families to reunite in celebration of Easter which is a great opportunity to spend quality time together. The holiday falls during the perfect time of year to spend time outside enjoying 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
Tips from the Pros: Interview with esthetician Elizabeth Herter
Today’s post is an interview with esthetician, Elizabeth Herter, from The Brow Bar at Clip Art Salon. Elizabeth has completely transformed my brows and her consistent 5 star ratings on Yelp from her adoring clientele are a true testament to
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
Under $20 and 20 minutes: Healthy Spring Quinoa Salad
Finally spring is here and it is the perfect temperature outside and time of year to enjoy one of my favorite light salads loaded with healthy veggies. It is great to pair with a light fish or chicken dish or
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
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
Meatless March Update: The Truth about Eating Vegetarian
I am half way through my commitment of having a meat-free month and to be honest, I am loving it! I feel healthier, more energetic, less bloated and have noticed a visible improvement in my skin. And the best part
