Last weekend we attended the Kentucky Green Living Fair held at the Center in Somerset. I've been looking forward to this event for weeks and I'm proud to say that it did not disappoint! Really and truly I was blown away by the talent and variety of booths throughout the building. We got the chance to meet many awesome people, learn a few things and most importantly support small businesses. One of my goals is to shop small when possible because in doing so you are supporting a dream and … [Read more...] about Green Living In The Bluegrass
Create A Zero Waste Easter Basket
Be mindful of waste this Easter and opt for creating your own zero waste Easter basket. You'll never miss those pre-packaged Easter baskets! This post contains affiliated links which means if you make a purchase I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for the support! Easter is such a fun holiday but many of the activities and gifts are not so eco-friendly. You can head to just about any Dollar General or Walmart and see mounds of Easter baskets themed from dolls to … [Read more...] about Create A Zero Waste Easter Basket
Natural Dyed Easter Eggs
Plants serve amazing purposes, but who knew they could create the most gorgeous Easter eggs? These take egg dying to a whole new level! With Easter around the corner I was looking for a more sustainable option to replace plastic eggs. I came across a few different alternatives, some of which were way above my price range. Wooden eggs seemed interesting and I even seen one biodegradable option but neither were very budget friendly. Moments later I seen an image that caught my eye. It was a … [Read more...] about Natural Dyed Easter Eggs
Raise Environmentalists
It doesn't have to be difficult to raise environmentalists! With only a few simple lifestyle changes you can make a world of difference. Its no secret that we as adults are incredibly wasteful, but add kids and you've created mass amounts of waste. No one can waste paper like my 3 year old who demands a fresh piece when he makes a mistake. I'll take the blame though for being a perfectionist because it totally rubbed off on him. Oops! Then of course you have food waste from the same 3 year … [Read more...] about Raise Environmentalists
The Key To Breastfeeding Success
Even the most determined mom will likely struggle and may even give up without this very important key to breastfeeding success. Breastfeeding has been one of the most rewarding things I've been fortunate enough to experience, but that doesn't mean it comes naturally. Yes, the act of breastfeeding is natural but its such a myth that breastfeeding "should come naturally." Because of this myth many moms are confident in their ability to breastfeed but oblivious to the learning curve that most … [Read more...] about The Key To Breastfeeding Success