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Sustainable Wedding Planning Tips

Sustainable Wedding Guide: Eco-Friendly Planning Tips & Gift Ideas

May-14-2025

The act of organizing a sustainable wedding serves as a wonderful and profound way to celebrate your love as you dedicate yourself to the preservation of our planet. The selection of eco-conscious décor combined with the giving of reusable gifts enables you to organize a memorable occasion that harmonizes with your environmental values. This extensive resource provides functional, sustainable wedding planning guidance along with inspiring eco-friendly gift recommendations to help you organize a fashionable, environmentally responsible celebration.

Located in: Articles, Eco Home Life, Entertainment
Happy Hippie Fathers day

Sustainable Gifts for Father’s Day

May-8-2025

Father's Day is approaching, and let’s be honest, Dads are usually very easy to please. You can pass on the typical ties, unwanted gadgets, and unnecessary office equipment that only ends up cluttering the space. Many dads really want the company of their children, time spent outdoors, and a good meal to sustain them during the journey.  This year, he wants a sustainable gift.

Located in: Environment, Pets, Political, Science
Shop More Locally & Sustainably

How To Shop More Locally & Sustainably

May-1-2025

Shopping locally and sustainably is a fantastic way to support your community and tread more lightly on the planet. It might seem like a big shift, but even small changes can make a real difference. Here are some practical ways to make your shopping habits more local and eco-conscious:

Located in: Eco Home Life
STRNG Seeds Premium Grow Kit Review

STRNG Seeds Premium Grow Kit Review: Growing My Own Hemp at Home

Apr-30-2025
Let’s be honest, the idea of growing cannabis hemp at home sounds amazing, right? But where do you even start? Enter the STRNG Seeds Premium Hemp Grow Kit. NOTICE - Although seeds are legal to ship within 48 states in the United States, please check the legality in your state for growing your own plants before ordering from STRNG Seeds. 

Located in: Food, Gardening, Health, Marijuana/CBD

Naturally Sparkling: Your Guide to Green Spring Cleaning

Apr-29-2025

Spring is in the air, and with it comes the urge to refresh our homes! But before you reach for those harsh chemicals, consider giving your cleaning routine an eco-friendly makeover. Not only is it better for the planet, but it's often gentler on your home and your health. Let's dive into some effective and sustainable spring cleaning tips.

Located in: Articles, Eco Home Life
Environmental Impact of Supplements

The Environmental Impact of Supplements: Choosing Sustainable Options

Mar-15-2025

I'll never forget the day I opened my supplement cupboard, which looked like a plastic bottle graveyard. It hit me: I was trying to be healthy, but my plastic army was probably plotting world domination in a landfill. It turns out that the environmental impact of supplements is accurate, and it’s not just about my kitchen looking like a recycling bin has exploded. Let's dive into how we can be healthy and keep Earth happy, too.

Located in: Health
Sustainable Grocery Shopping

Sustainable Grocery Shopping: Choosing Eco-Conscious Food Brands and Stores

Mar-13-2025

It's early morning, and your fridge is looking bare. Time for a grocery run! Whether you know your local store well or love exploring new markets, our food choices impact the planet. From food types to production, packaging, and shipping, each decision affects our ecosystems. Many consumers are now prioritizing sustainable grocery shopping to reduce their environmental footprint.

Located in: Food
Activism for Kids

Environmental Activism for Kids: Nurturing a Love for Our Planet

Mar-12-2025

Do you remember exploring your backyard as a kid, finding tiny creatures and feeling amazed by nature? I do! Today, with concerns about plastic pollution and climate change, it's more important than ever to share that love for the planet with kids. The great news is, children can make a real difference in protecting the environment, and it can be fun!

Located in: Children
fast-fashion

The True Cost of Fast-Fashion: The Environmental Impact of the Fashion Industry

Mar-11-2025

Ever stared at a closet full of clothes you barely wear and wondered, "What's the real cost of all this?" It's not just about the money you spent. The fashion industry has a massive, often unseen, impact on our planet. Let's dive into the truth about how our clothing choices affect the environment, from water waste and pollution to the rise of fast fashion and its consequences.

Located in: Clothing
Turmeric: Benefits & Uses

From Root to Remedy: Exploring Turmeric’s Origins and Benefits

Mar-1-2025

A Little History, A Lot of Benefits, and One Spicy Debate—Pills vs. Shots!

Turmeric: the golden spice that’s been jazzing up curries and healing ailments for over 4,000 years. But is it the secret to eternal youth, or just an overhyped pantry staple? Let’s dive into its rich history, incredible health benefits, and explore whether you should take it as a shot, pill, or just sprinkle it over everything.

Located in: Health
eco friendly sustainable toys

Sustainable Toys: Choosing Eco-Friendly Options for Playtime

Feb-28-2025

Sustainable Toys: Eco-Friendly Playtime Choices for New Parents

As a new parent, you want the best for your child, including creating a safe and healthy environment. When I look back on my daughter’s early years, mainly when she was in or younger than elementary school age, I’m reminded of sun-kissed afternoons where we fashioned toys out of pretty much anything we could find outdoors. In our family, that meant palm fronds deftly woven into fans or pretend plates, coconuts and seashells turned into decorative art projects, and even “natural” paint made from colorful soils, flowers, and plants.

Located in: Children
Sustainable Garden

Sustainable Gardening: Tips for a Thriving Eco-Friendly Garden

Feb-27-2025

Welcome to the World of Sustainable Gardening

In today’s world, an increasing number of gardeners are seeking methods that not only produce a beautiful and bountiful harvest, but also preserve the health of the environment. Sustainable gardening is an approach that focuses on working with nature instead of against it. By emphasizing organic soil health, water conservation, native plants, and natural pest control, you can create a flourishing ecosystem right in your own backyard.

Located in: Gardening
Joint pain

Natural Joint Supplements: 8 Options to Keep You Moving

Feb-22-2025

Ah, the creaks and groans! Do you feel like your joints are auditioning for a rusty hinge convention? Fear not, fellow sufferer, for I present a list of Natural Joint Supplements that might help you feel spryer. After all, there's no sense in sitting around like the Tin Man, waiting for an oil can. But before you start popping pills like they're candy, remember to consult a real-life medical professional—only they can tell you what’s right for your particular brand of achy-breaky. While we all search for the best ways to support joint health, having a personalized plan that fits...

Located in: Health
impact of plastic straws

The Straw Controversy: Why Trump’s Plastic Straw Promotion is a Disaster

Feb-19-2025

Ah, the humble straw.

Once an innocent tool for sipping sugary drinks and pretending you were a sophisticated adult at age eight, it has become a battleground in the fight for the planet.

Because when faced with a crisis, some people reach for solutions, and others... reach for plastic.

Located in: Environment