We all know the saying "reduce, reuse and recycle". It's something we are taught at a pretty young age, but how many of us actually follow through? I think the biggest reason people don't attempt the Three R's is because they don't know where to start. It doesn't have to be difficult though. Recycling can … Continue reading Three Simple Swaps for a Cleaner Planet
In honor of Earth Day I wanted to talk about different ways to "go green". It can seem like an overwhelming task and while a full lifestyle change would be great, it isn't always realistic. So today I am sharing 4 simple ways you can make an effort to be more environmentally conscious. Grocery & … Continue reading 4 Simple Ways to Go Green
Happy Earth Day! While I love that we have an Earth Day every year I truly wish that more efforts were made to protect and care for our planet every day. It may seem like too much work or too big of an effort to take part in but it is really SO simple. There … Continue reading 6 Ways to Spend Earth Day
With Earth Day coming up I am dedicating this week to highlighting Earth and nature (see my Monday & Wednesday's posts). Today I am sharing a few of my favorite books and documentaries that focus on the environment. I know when you hear documentary or non-fiction you probably think "boring" and have flash backs to … Continue reading Earth Day: Books & Documentaries
I really love cleaning and I get excited about cleaning products, its the little things in life... I had been on the search for new cleaning products and was trying to get rid of all of the chemical ridden products that we had in the house. I had yet to find an all natural brand … Continue reading At Home With Murchison Hume
"We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our children." -Native American Proverb Since Earth Day is this coming Saturday (April 22nd) I wanted to dedicate this weeks Motivation Monday to a quote about Earth. I had such a difficult time choosing a favorite as there are SO many Earth … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Earth Day
I mentioned in my post about Creating a Green Home that going meatless at least one day a week can help reduce our carbon foot print. Andrew and I try to incorporate 2-3 meatless meals into our dinner schedule each week. It took a while for us to find enough recipes that we could rotate … Continue reading Meatless Meals
Growing up whenever we would visit a relative or go over to someone's house my mom would always tell us "leave your surroundings better than you found it". This idea has continued to stick with me especially as I consider nature and the environment. Trying to be more environmentally aware has always been a priority … Continue reading Creating A Green Home
