Sustainable & Creative Living
This easy DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash is made with items you probably already have in your pantry, so there’s no excuse for not washing your fruits and vegetables before each use. This simple wash is a great way to remove pesticides, dirt, and other contaminants from the surface of your produce. Plus, it’s easy to make and inexpensive.
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.
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you. I love outdoor summer fun, but I don’t love mosquitos crashing my barbecues and patio time! Instead of putting insect repellent all over your skin, try using this Easy DIY Citronella Candle Recipe to help keep pesky mosquitos at bay.
I first heard about Aquaphor Healing Ointment about ten years ago when I was flipping through the pages of a women’s magazine. They raved about it so much that I went out and got some literally the next day. I’ve been using it ever since. It’s one of my favorite go-to beauty and first-aid ointments. Over the years I’ve picked up a few tricks on how to use it so here are my favorite 21 Uses for Aquaphor Healing Ointment.
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.
Earth Day is just around the corner and we’ve got you covered with a list of 10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Kids. If you haven’t already, take the opportunity to talk to your kids about Earth day and why it’s so important they learn about all the different ways they too can help preserve our planet. Keep it simple and make it fun. We’ve got some great ideas that will get your kids interested in observing the wonderful world around them while also learning to appreciate the what it has to offer .
If you love simple DIYs that have a big payoff, put these DIY Dryer Balls at the top of your project list! They’re made from wool yarn which helps save money on energy costs by shortening your laundry’s drying time. Go ahead and ditch those costly dryer sheets because these will help soften your fabrics and reduce wrinkles. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to give your laundry a fresh scent! [Read more…]
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:
If we start at a young age, we can help our children learn the importance of celebrating Earth Day not just on Earth Day but every day. I’ve put together 5 Earth Day Activities for Kids that can help them learn how important it is to take care of our planet and the environment around them. [Read more…]
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…]
I recently planted my early Spring garden and can’t wait for the arrival of all my yummy goodies. I’ve always wanted to make these colorful DIY Garden Plant Markers for my garden. I think they’ll be a great way to keep track of all the different fruits, vegetables, and herbs I’m growing. Plus, they’ll add a bit of whimsy to my garden, which is always a plus.
In this post, you’ll find one of the easiest tutorials I’ve ever done. If you’re a new or even a seasoned gardener, these DIY Garden Rocks are so simple to make and they will look so cute in your garden!
We’re deep into summer, and the dog days of August, with its heat, sun, and, of course, bugs! Here in Florida we also have a lot of rain in August so we definitely have a lot of bugs. Just like us, ants and cockroaches want to stay dry too. They actually want to stay alive-not drown outside in their flooded homes. So, they make their way into our homes. DIY Green Pest Control to [Read more…]
