How many things do you buy that ultimately end up in a landfill? 30% of your purchases? 40%? More? As our lives have gotten busier, the need for instant gratification has increased. Which means single-serving sizes, plastic packaging, and products that are cheaper and pretty, but also lower quality. Driving more frequent replacements and much, …
Am I the only one who refuses to turn on the heat until my family starts wearing winter hats inside? I like to wait as long as I can to flip that switch because as soon as I do, our utility bills are going to skyrocket. And wearing a sweatshirt inside or an extra pair …
Wondering what to get the your favorite Harry Potter lover? Do you have more than one to shop for? Well you must have been drinking some Felix Felicis, because we’ve rounded up the best Harry Potter gifts available for every witch and wizard in your life. While the young Potterhead in your life might need …
Planting our garden is one of my favorite activities every spring. Deciding what we will grow and when we can safely put things in the ground is always exciting. Except for this year. This year, we moved dead in the middle of spring. And while our rental house in Connecticut will allow us to add …
Making choices that are good for the environment and your health doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, it can save you money! My husband and I have found that many of the “green” products in our home actually cost us less than their traditional counterparts. Keeping chemicals away from our boys and reducing the …
I love having a clean house. Nothing stresses me out like clutter or seeing dirty dishes in the sink. But, like most parents, I don’t have a whole day to commit to scrubbing the house down every week. My husband and I rarely have more than half an hour at a time! With me working …
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. Crisp cool weather, food, and family. It just can’t get any better! But despite the fact that Thanksgiving isn’t a gift-giving holiday, hosting can really weigh on your wallet. As a holiday hosting addict – I just love cooking and filling our house with family …
