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The Best Eco-Fest Freebies

May 24, 2017 by Christina 19 Comments

About a month ago it was Earth Day and us here at From Under a Palm Tree attended a local Eco-Fest. I have been writing a four-part series about different things we learned from the eco-fest and this is the final part in that series.

One thing I love about going to festivals of this nature is meeting and talking to everyone. I also like to get free stuff! And vendors love to give away free stuff because it helps promote their business or organization. The best part is that a lot of the freebies were things that help the cause and spread the eco-friendly message. [Read more…]

7 Reasons to Scoop the Poop

May 12, 2017 by Christina 7 Comments

Attention dog-parents everywhere: this is why you must pick up after your pooch!

I have to admit, I have been guilty of not picking up after my two beagles on occasion. And by pick up after, I mean scoop their poop. It’s not pretty, maybe we don’t like to talk about it, but it’s a reality for any dog owner. Dogs go #2 and it’s up to us to clean up after them.

This year on Earth Day, we here at From Under a Palm Tree had an exciting outing at the Tampa Bay Eco-Fest. We were able to speak to all kinds of organizations and vendors with the intent to live more sustainable lives. That’s always our goal here at From Under a Palm Tree. [Read more…]

10 Ways to Save Money by Saving Energy

May 3, 2017 by Christina Leave a Comment

Everyone likes to save money, right? What if I told you, you can save money by saving energy? There are so many things we can do to save energy in our homes that actually translates into money savings!

This past Earth Day, we here at From Under a Palm Tree attended a local Eco-Fest. We were able to meet with all kinds of organizations and vendors, with the intent to live more sustainable lives. In the second of a 4-part series, I want to share some of the energy-saving, money-saving tips we learned from Eco-Fest!

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Eco-friendly Landscaping Practices

April 26, 2017 by Christina 7 Comments

April is the month of spring and Earth Day! This Earth Day we here at From Under a Palm Tree attended the 8^th Annual Eco-fest in Tampa! Just like most local festivals, it had everything from local organizations and companies, food trucks, to vendors selling homemade goods. Everything was geared toward spreading awareness of eco-friendly practices. This was by far my favorite local festival I’ve ever attended.

There were booths specifically about recycling, water treatment and conservation, veganism, and Florida plants; the list goes on and on.

The best part was getting to talk to all of those vendors and learn about the environment. As with anything, it is important to continue to educate ourselves, especially about an ever-changing entity like the environment.

In the first of a 4 part series, I want to share some of the interesting information I learned at Eco-fest this year. This first post is all about eco-friendly landscaping practices courtesy of Southwest Florida Water Management District.

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Parent Hacks- Giving Your Toddler Medicine

April 24, 2017 by Meagan 1 Comment

Babies and toddlers are notorious for two things…being cute as heck and getting sick. It’s unavoidable. So, no matter how many antibacterial wipes you invest in, how many times you tell them not to eat floor food, or how many times you double boil every pacifier, they’re going to get sick. Inevitably, you’ll make a 1 a.m. trip to the pharmacy or beg your pediatrician for [Read more…]

Eco-Friendly Shopping Tips

April 20, 2017 by Christina Leave a Comment

In honor of spring and Earth Day, now is a time to reflect on the patterns we’ve created in our lives and how they affect our environmental footprint.

This week I’m taking a closer look at shopping, something we all do. Whether you’re school shopping, clothes shopping, or just grocery shopping – at some point you will find yourself in a store.

For those times, look to these eco-friendly shopping tips below:

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5 Ways to Keep Birds Safe and Healthy

April 14, 2017 by Lisa 7 Comments

Florida springtime weather is so lovely. It’s not too hot or humid yet, and the rainy season is still a few months away. This is the best time of year for all kinds of activities here in the sunny South. Many of us will spend a lot of time outdoors walking, hiking, biking, picnicking and, of course, sunbathing. I love gardening and just spending time in my backyard.

Since spring is breeding season for many birds, this is a great time of year to go birdwatching. As an avid birdwatcher, I’m always concerned about the safety of these beautiful creatures. Here are some tips to help protect birds no matter where you live or what time of year it is:

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5 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips

April 12, 2017 by Christina 8 Comments

In honor of Spring, it’s time to start planning your next travel adventure! Whether it’s spring break or summer break, or just a weekender trip – travel plans are exciting!

That being said, traveling is also usually costly – not just for you – but for the environment too. Usually when traveling people like to indulge and splurge. But in doing so, it causes more waste, more energy, and more emissions than would have been extended before.

Some of the best ways to travel eco-friendly are to travel as though you never left home. You’ll see what I mean below.

Here are 5 tips for eco-friendly vacationing:

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7 Tips to Improve Your Environmental Paw Print

April 7, 2017 by Christina 11 Comments

In honor of Earth Day this year, I have compiled a list of tips for eco-friendly pet owners. They’re all simple things we can do to keep our pets and the environment healthy.

Every small action has a ripple effect on the environment so if you have a pet or looking to adopt a pet, here are some tips to reduce some of those effects.

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Simple DIY Soy Candles

March 31, 2017 by Lisa Leave a Comment

One of my favorite DIY crafts is candle making. I love to burn candles…especially at mealtime. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, there’s nothing like the light from a burning candle to give any meal a special ambiance.

I used to make candles from paraffin wax, but now I only make soy wax candles. Do you ever notice the black around the rim of candles? That’s what you’re [Read more…]

10 Personal Care Uses for Baking Soda

March 24, 2017 by Lisa Leave a Comment

Baking soda is one of the safest, simplest, and most gentle cleaning products available. It has so many different uses that it’s also one of the most versatile products you’ll ever buy. While it’s effective and inexpensive for many home cleaning chores, it also an excellent useful and a versatile personal care product.

Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) regulates and neutralizes pH. It cleans, neutralizes, and deodorizes. The best part is that when it washes down the drain, it won’t pollute our water supply.

You probably already have a box or two in your cupboards, but after reading this you’ll want to stock up!

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A Mover’s Guide to Decluttering

March 15, 2017 by Christina Leave a Comment

Packing and figuring out what to do with everything I’ve been hoarding the past 4 years is such a pain. The fiancé and I have been moving for what feels like an eternity! It’s been weeks of decluttering and packing! We’ve lived together in our 620 square foot apartment for 4 years, how can we have this much stuff??

My advice to anyone moving – start packing early and start decluttering even earlier. I was so excited to declutter because I thought it would take some of the stress out of moving. The more you get rid of the less you’ll have to physically move and the less “crap” you’ll have to unpack when you get there. Remember that same feeling of “what the heck do I do with this?” before the move is the same after the move.

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St. Patrick’s Day Wind Blower

March 13, 2017 by Meagan 5 Comments

Doing crafts is always a fun way to connect with children. Crafting, building, drawing and painting brings out their creative side while they learn to explore and challenge their inner artist. Drawing a circle or a cloud helps develop their fine motor skills. Something as simple as waiting for paint to dry teaches them [Read more…]

The Best Eco-Fest Freebies

7 Reasons to Scoop the Poop

10 Ways to Save Money by Saving Energy

Eco-friendly Landscaping Practices

Parent Hacks- Giving Your Toddler Medicine

Eco-Friendly Shopping Tips

For those times, look to these eco-friendly shopping tips below:

5 Ways to Keep Birds Safe and Healthy

5 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips

Here are 5 tips for eco-friendly vacationing:

7 Tips to Improve Your Environmental Paw Print

Simple DIY Soy Candles

10 Personal Care Uses for Baking Soda

A Mover’s Guide to Decluttering

St. Patrick’s Day Wind Blower

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