Halloween is my favorite holiday! Here are some tips on having a fun and sustainable Halloween night. Amanda Drews, 9 minute read Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I may earn an affiliate commission if you click through...

Many people, including myself, love to watch and feed wild birds. But are we actually harming our feathered friends by providing them with food? Amanda Drews, 5 minute read Covid hits. We are stuck inside the house looking out. And then, we see them… Birds! The birds will be...

Amanda Drews, 8 minute read There are so many different ways you can become an eco-volunteer and make the Earth a better place. Whether you’re younger or older, crazy busy or have loads of time on your hands to commit to volunteering, here are some ideas to get you...

It’s time to start getting ready to go back to school! Let’s look at some eco-friendly tips for back to school supplies and for into your new school year. Your kids may be headed back to the classroom or preparing for at-home learning. You may have a first timer...

Everyone has their own anecdotal evidence regarding what they think works well to repel mosquitos. But in studies, which one works the best? Here are some results as well as some more natural products my friends and I have used that we thought were effective against mosquitos or not....

You want to enjoy the rest of the summer without getting itchy welts from mosquito bites, but which mosquito repellents are healthy for you and the environment? Amanda Drews, 9 minute read It’s the summertime and you want to sit around the campfire, roast some s’mores and enjoy the...

I tried out 23 different sunscreens so you don’t have to! Here’s my eco-friendly sunscreen reviews. Which ones worked, which ones didn’t and a little about the companies they come from. Amanda Drews, 8 minute read Last week we learned about what to look for in a healthy and...

Let’s dig into what the experts say about sunscreen, your health and the environment. Amanda Drews, 19 minute read (I swear it will be worth your time, it’s a complete guide, not a quick guide!) What you want in the perfect sunscreen The sun is shining and you want...

Pollinator Week is in June! Celebrate the critters that help pollinate the Earth’s plants by learning how to help them out. Let’s learn about the basics. Amanda Drews, 4 minute read What is a pollinator? Pollinators are the animals that spread pollen around from plant to plant as they...

We all need occasional reminders on the best ways to save water at home. Just being thoughtful about it and making small changes can have a big impact on how much water is used in your home every year. Amanda Drews We need water. There’s no way around that....