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 More »
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 More »
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 More »
Healthy Eating Part 1: Follow the Seasonal Produce Calendar
For the last 5 1/2 months my eating habits have been all over the place. When I first got pregnant, I opted for any food that I could keep down. This consisted More »
Bee Healthier: Honey Remedies ranging from Heart Disease to Hangovers
One of the more exciting perks of being pregnant is that I don’t have to watch my calorie count quite as closely as I usually do. This has led to the occasional More »
A Simple Guide to Sustainable Seafood
Imagine a net the size of several football fields being dragged over your hometown destroying everything in its path. Buildings and structures and lives levelled in a matter of hours. In the More »
July 4th Recipes: Festive Food and Drinks
This July 4th will be a very memorable one for me as I will be BBQing on the deck of a Navy warship. I will be joining my husband as he stands duty and I can’t think of a more
Welcome Baby Kayden James Lindner
Now that I’m back from my three-week maternity leave, I am overjoyed to announce the birth of my baby boy, Kayden James Lindner. He was born on the morning of June 9, 2013 at 9:35 AM, and weighed in at
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
May Eco-Friendly Beauty Pick: Making the Switch to Synthetic Makeup Brushes!
Each month I am slowly but surely switching out all my old beauty products with ones that are more eco-friendly and better for my health. Last month, in my top 5 picks for April, I found a great all natural
12 Tips to Make Your Office More Eco-friendly and Efficient
Three years ago I started on my quest to find a more sustainable way of living by becoming certified as a Green Business Consultant. My goal was to help businesses become more environmentally-friendly and efficient. I found the concept fascinating
8 Ways to Honor our Heroes this Memorial Day
Memorial Day is almost here and I am very excited to have my husband home for the long weekend. This is my second year celebrating this holiday as the wife of a member of the military and it has given
Memorial Day Weekend Sale Guide: Get to the best sales fast!
There are a few big weekends a year where retailers really go bananas on slashing prices and Memorial Day weekend is definitely one of the top contenders. It is the perfect time to gear up for your end of Spring/
Infant Potty Training: Can we really go diaper free?
After months of researching what the best option is for the little bubs as far as diapering is concerned I have come across quite a few options that are better for the environment than just your typical Huggies. I have
Under $20 and 20 minutes: Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Last week I was struck with an intense craving for fish tacos after taking my board out and working up an appetite paddling around in the surf. I think it had something to do with the combination of sunshine, salt
