Ahhhhchooo! Spring is Here: 10 Ways to Deal
Spring has sprung! You're excited about the longer days, warmer weather, and finally being able to wear shorts again! However, for allergy sufferers, it's not such a happy time of…
Tell Your Alabama Legislature To Find New Revenue To Protect Clean Water!
Clean water protection in Alabama is severely at risk. After years of "kicking the can down the road," the budget situation in Alabama is in dire straits. An “austerity budget”…
Review – Stress-Free Sustainability by Adam Hammes
Those of us who live green tend to be passionate about the environment. We share what we know, we blog, we want to convert the world because, to us, it…
Time to say Goodbye
Recently, writers of several television programs have announced the end of the series. When asked why, they replied that "it was time". That is how I feel about Reduce Footprints…
How to bond with your kids over books
Happy father and son reading book together in bed Like many parents, I love, love, love reading to and with my kids. But I will also be the first to…
Big News! And A Great Green Holiday Giveaway
Hubby and the girls at the National Forest near our new home. And yes, there is already snow on the ground there. First the big news: I am moving! After…
Travelon Colorful Gifts for Travelers
Need stocking stuffers for your favorite traveler? Check out these colorful new Zig Zag bag tags from Travelon. Aren't they fun? Wouldn't it be cool to get these along with…
Easy Gift: Smartwool Diamond Hat & Scarf
Smartwool has so many wonderful holiday gift options for all ages. Even a pair of their colorful socks would make an excellent gift or stocking stuffer, there are so many…
Your Essential Guide to Eco-Friendly Travel
As you will know, everyone has a responsibility to lower their carbon footprint to help preserve the increasingly fragile environment. As a result, you might be worried about how traveling…
A Plugin To Make Baby Shopping Easier and Less Toxic
I love using Chrome extensions and plugins for comparison shopping. I use quite a few when online shopping to make sure I am getting the best deal (is Amazon really…
EWG Verified Products For a Non-Toxic Personal Care & Beauty Routine
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How Global Animal Partnership’s Animal Welfare Certification Program Can Help You Buy Better Meat
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Easy Tricks to Avoid Mold and Mildew
Mildew and mold can grow on anything in your house. These are common on wood, leather, wool, cotton, silk, etc. Molds flourish in warm, poorly lighted and damp areas. It…
When is the Right Time to Introduce a Puppy to Your Family?
At present, there are approximately 60.1 million households in the USA owning at least one dog. Dogs not only make the best possible companions to both young and old, but…
Bills Got You Down? Tips for Saving Money at Home
Owning a home is a smart idea for most people who can afford it. After all, paying rent just gives you a place to live and you don’t build any…
Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow Swatches and Review
press sample affiliate link I’ll Be Your Glow for All Seasons… Charlotte Tilbury has been synonymous with healthy-looking, natural beauty for several years now. Bohemian rapture is how I describe…
Urban Decay NAKED Reloaded Palette Swatches and Review
press sample affiliate link Will this killer palette bring the same firepower as the original? Before I talk about the Urban Decay NAKED Reloaded palette ($44), I have to give…
The Ultimate Bucket List For 2016
Make 2016 the year that you truly learn to live a meaningful life. The end of 2015 is fast approaching which means that a bright shiny 2016 is just a…
A few thoughts as we wrap up 2016…
The year 2016 has been interesting to say the least. And I know that I’m not the only one who is ready to kick this old crusty year to the…
Fragrance is the New Second Hand Smoke
A few cities have initiated Fragrance Free zones (such as the workplace, certain restaurants, waiting rooms, etc). Fragrance contains some of the exact same chemicals that are harmful in cigarette…
Dyson’s Next Generation Fans: Just in Time for Summer
Dyson's Next Generation Cool Fans are out, just in time for summer. Significantly improved acoustics, re-engineered air flows and a lower power motor makes the new fans up to 75{533314f2540bdd33bbc04377fd32ff805adcd56cc20929d47e9b088aa1bb02ce}…
Toy Story 4 is a Salute to Parents of Grown Children
Last week I had the pleasure of taking my family to see Toy Story 4. It was not ALL of us, my 19 year old son was working and could…
Natural Alternatives to Prescriptions
Western medicine has come a long way in recent years and has many different methods to treat different ailments. There are some medications, like antibiotics, that can be necessary to…