Category Archives: Green Living

Making eco-friendly choices in our homes and lives

• Wordless Wednesday: Repurposing

  This week we asked you to share repurposing with us. Read more about Ecological Responsibility on our resource page. Link up!  MORE

• The Family Garden

  Gardening with your family can be a delightful experience, wrought with educational and very practical opportunities. Whether you have a plot you can harvest or a patio you can use to display your collection, taking some time to delve into plant-rearing can be an enriching experience for your whole family.  MORE

• 33 Reasons to Grow Bee Balm, Lavender, and Basil

  When I’m looking for plants to add to my gardens, I lean toward options that will not only give me beautiful blooms, but will also add value to our lives in other ways. I’m really excited about three plants I’m adding this year: bee balm, lavender, and basil. All are members of the mint family, and all have multiple benefits for our home and garden.  MORE

• 8 Great Earth Day Activities for Families

  Celebrating Earth Day with children is a great way to help them learn about our beautiful planet, and our responsibility to care for it. There are so many ways that we can contribute to the Earth’s care every day, through things like recycling, composting, and reducing our consumption. But on Earth Day, it can be fun to find a special activity to do together to commemorate the day.  MORE

• 10 Easy Ways to Go Reusable at Home

  In the spirit of Earth Day this month, here are 10 simple changes you can make to create a more eco-friendly environment in your home.  MORE

• 8 Reasons to Go Camping With Your Kids

  The weather is warmer, and it is time to think about taking a break. As you plan your family vacation, consider hitting the trails with your kids.  MORE

• Ethics, A Budget, and Your Taste Buds: Pick Your Pleasure

  I have reached Ethical Eating Fatigue, people. And I bet you have, too. There is a list as long as my arm concerning the health and ethical grey areas surrounding the food on our plates, and it’s enough to overwhelm a person. Here’s how to break through.  MORE

• Recycling “Rubbish” Into Toys for a Toddler

  Solve two problems at once, and divert some of your ‘rubbish’ from the recycling bin to the toy box. Here are a few repurposed objects that have been a big hit with my one-year-old.  MORE

• Bike Safety With Kids

  Now that I have three daughters, two of whom ride their own bikes on both quiet streets and major roads alike with me, there are some basic safety steps I take while out on bike trips.  MORE

• NPN Green Back-to-School Guide & Giveaway Bash! — $440 ARV — 2 Winners! CLOSED

  If you still need to complete your back-to-school shopping or find a back-to-school gift for a friend, the NPN Green Back To School Guide is full of awesome products and essentials from 9 small businesses. But what’s even better, the NPN Green Back To School Guide has eco-friendly choices for almost any Back To School products you will need!  MORE

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