Although Halloween is pretty known for tons of waste it doesn't have to be! Follow these 3 tips to keep your Halloween green this year. Besides Christmas, I'd say Halloween is a close second on my son's favorite holiday. He decides on a costume months before Halloween and unlike most kids his age, he sticks with it. I'm sure candy plays a huge role in his excitement for Halloween but dressing up is most definitely the highlight. This year he has decided to be a Ninja. I'm almost certain … [Read more...] about Go Green For Halloween: 3 Eco-Friendly Tips
Sustainable Living
Trash To Treasure: DIY Fairy Garden
This spring I brought out my crafting side to create my very first fairy garden. For this project, one person's trash was my personal treasure! This post was done in a Spring collaboration with a few blogging friends of mine. Be sure to check out the links to their blog posts at the end of my post. You won't be disappointed! Fairy gardens have become increasingly popular over the last few years. I've wanted to make one of my own for a long time now but kept putting it off like I tend to do a … [Read more...] about Trash To Treasure: DIY Fairy Garden
Green Living In The Bluegrass
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
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