Green Living

Green Living: Ideas That Make Our Days a Little Greener

 

Green Lifestyle: Everyday Ideas

While there are always ways we can improve, my husband and I are committed to making ecologically-friendly choices in our lives, and we strive to instill those values in our children. From recycling to upcycling to reducing waste to purchasing eco-friendly products, we're always on the lookout for new ways to be GREENER! Here are just some of the ways we're doing it:

 

2014 Spring Greening Month Posts

Every Day is Earth Day in April

In honor of Earth Day, all April-long we shared green tips and tricks, DIY tutorials, guest posts, giveaways, and more!

DIY Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial	Clever Plastic Bag Storage	Upcycled Spaghetti Jars
DIY $1 Recycling Bin	Supporting CSA and CSF	DIY Knit Plarn Tote Bag
5 Ways to Be a Greener Shopper	Green Checklist for Earth Day	Tankless Water Heater Benefits
DIY Tote from Upcycled Packaging	Organic Yoga Mists	Organic Food Coupon Giveaway
DIY Kids Napkins	Pure & Natural Lye Soap	DIY Earth Mama Scrubby Cleanser
Dr. Bronner's Lavender Products	Celestial Seasonings Product Review	Organic Gardening with Kids
Happy Family Review & Giveaway	Amy's Organics Giveaway	DIY Reusable Paper Towels
Mad Hippie Skin Care Giveaway	Upcycled Man's Jacket to Laptop Bag	snackTAXI Snack-Sack Giveaway
Reusable Produce Bag Giveaway	Making Recycling More Convenient	DIY Recyclables Board Game
ECOlunchbox Promotion

Meatless Mondays

 

Inspired by the Meatless Monday Movement, we try out different "meatless" meals for dinners on Monday nights. And while I'm not creating these recipes myself (for which my family is grateful), you can follow our progress (with honest critics) on the blog.

May Meatless Monday Meals	April Meatless Monday Menu	March '14 Meatless Mondays	February '14 Meatless Mondays
January '14 Meatless Mondays	Gnocchis with Butternut Squash	Black Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos

Upcycled Projects

Saved from the Dumpster Table Headboard Makeover: Looking for Advice! ASCP Dining Table Makeover Vintage School Desk Get Your Kitchen Demo Done for Free