I grew up eating every processed cereal and fast food known to man. I had a bathroom stocked with chemical-filled beauty products and never thought twice about what I was putting on my skin or in my body. I just figured that if something's sold in a store it had to be safe, right? Unfortunately, that's not always the case. I eventually had a wake up call and knew I had to find simple ways to live clean and go green. ...Continue Reading
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10 Ways to Reduce Allergens in your Home
Since May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness month I thought it would be a great time to talk about the different ways to reduce allergens in our homes. ...Continue Reading
Laundry Hacks for Families
Years ago, when my family consisted of just me and way too many clothes, I could go weeks without doing laundry. Now, in a home with five others (including one little girl who loves to change her clothes!), I'm lucky if I can go a day. ...Continue Reading
5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Electricity
When we moved into a larger home two and half years ago I we were excited about a lot of things. A new neighborhood, extra space, and more privacy among other things. However, when our first electric bill arrived we were a lot less excited. $600?! Yeah, we needed to make some changes. These are some of the changes we've made to create a smart home and decrease our energy usage and costs. ...Continue Reading