Sustainable & Creative Living
Table salt is a natural product that can be used for so many things around your home. So, with the rising interest in eliminating toxic chemicals from our routines and in our homes, I’m eager to share a list of 10 Ways to Use Table Salt at Home. Some of my favorites are natural cleaning methods but I bet there are some you’ll be surprised to know.
Enjoying fresh air and sunshine is a summer staple for just about everyone. Nothing kills summer fun like annoying bugs of any kind. Filling your yard with any of these 10 Plants that Repel Bugs is a good, pesticide free way to help those pesky critters from spoiling your outdoor activities.
When allergy season is in full bloom, it sometimes seems like even the best medicines don’t fully take away allergies’ irritating symptoms. The constant runny nose, congestion, and coughing are the worst! The last thing I want to do is end up at the doctor’s office because allergies led to a sinus infection. If you want some help keeping allergies at bay, let Mother Nature lend a hand by bringing any one of these 5 Plants that Remove Allergens from your Home into your living space.
Headed to the beach this summer? If so, you’re going to want to check out this list of Must-Have Amazon Beach Essentials. From cups to coolers, we’ve got you covered with everything you need for a relaxing day in the sun. You don’t want to miss out!
We have so many choices these days about how to spend our free time and what to spend our money on. If you’re looking for a hobby that will help you relax without a huge time commitment, hydroponic gardening might be just what you’re looking for. Indoor gardening as a new hobby, here are 10 Reasons to Buy an AeroGarden!
If you love to garden outoors, but just don’t have a lot of extra free time, an AeroGarden is just what you need.
There are so many styles of AeroGarden systems to choose from. If you’re on the fence or just doing research, here are 10 Reason’s You’ll Love Your AeroGarden:
Gardening is a great activity to share with kids of any age! Children love plants and watching them grow. Gardening not only teaches kids about caring for our environment and the earth, but it also helps them learn to appreciate the outdoors and build connections with family at the same time. Here are 5 tips for gardening with kids.
Summer is just about in full swing for most of the country and as soon as kids get out of school it will be official! If you’re headed to the pool this summer, you’ve got to check out these Pool Day Essentials from Amazon. Being prepared for a day a beach makes the entire trip much more fun and enjoyable. That means making sure your bag is packed with the essentials!
One of my favorite household cleaning hacks is the Magic Eraser. You can clean just about anything in your home with it including permanent marker stains! Today on the blog we’re sharing this list of 20 Household Items You Can Clean with a Magic Eraser!
I use Magic Erasers to clean just about everything in my house— they’re easy and affordable and there’s no hassle. Over the years, I’ve found that they work on just about any surface. This tiny sponge may feel soft in your hands but it’s designed to remove the toughest of stains. When using a Magic Eraser, always remember to use gloves and do a test spot if you want to avoid a problem. [Read more…]
Gardening has always been a soothing and relaxing hobby and I find that when I’m gardening, the rest of my thoughts and worries just kind of drift away. Does anyone else feel that while taking part in a favorite hobby? If you can relate, and if that hobby is also gardening, then you’re in the right place. As a long-time gardener, I know how important it is to have the right tools to make the most out of my hobby and get the most done when I have a mission. In this post, you’ll find 5 of my favorite and in my opinion, must-have gardening tools.
Succulents have been popular with house plant lovers for quite a while. What’s not to love? They’re beautiful, interesting, and come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Still, it seems like a lot of plant enthusiasts have a love/hate relationship with these green gems. When I profess my love for succulents, I usually get at least one or two, “I always kill my succulents” or “I just can’t grow those”. Succulents are actually simple to care for if you follow a few basic guidelines. Read these tips on How To Care For Succulents and start growing healthy plants right now:
Microgreens have become so popular lately. It seems like I see or hear about them everywhere. Microgreens are baby vegetable greens (or plants) that are harvested about two weeks after sprouting from their seeds. This is just after the first set of leaves develops. After I looked into what these greens were, I bought some at my local health food store. These amazing little plants are so healthy and tasty that I started growing them on my own. [Read more…]
September is my birthday month and it’s almost over! All month long I’ve been writing posts with lists of 28s. I first did 28 Things About Me – just to introduce myself a little bit. Then I did 28 Songs I Love because I’m obsessed with music and I wanted to share some of my favorite songs. This week I am sharing 28 of my favorite things, no elaboration, and no explanation.
It’s my birthday month! Technically it’s the time of the Virgo, but come September 23rd, it’ll be Libra season!
I know it has been a while since I posted. I have been traveling to the Pacific North West for a series of Dave Matthews Band concerts and visiting friends. We’re currently hanging out in Washington and loving it! I promise to share more on that soon.
Like I said, it’s [Read more…]
