Welcome to Earth's Friends®, an eco-friendly living website created to gather support for our planet, spread the word on climate change and learn how to make a difference in the world by sharing ways to live a greener life.
Do you live in an urban area or on a college campus where your typical day-to-day routine doesn’t require a car? A car sharing service might be just the ticket if you only need occasional wheels. Car sharing is eco-friendly, much more convenient and often cheaper than going the old-school car rental route, especially if you only need a vehicle for short trips now and then…
The sweeter you smell the more likely you are to be bitten — that’s how mosquitoes choose their victims. Mosquitoes also love the smell of sweat, if you wear dark clothing and maybe even your blood type. Weird huh!? Fortunately for us, there are ways we can repulse mosquitoes and try to keep them away from us. Find out the best natural mosquito repellent plants, sprays and homemade recipes…
Are you committed to a vegan diet and earth-friendly practices, but just can’t find the time to meet those goals? Consider a vegan food delivery service…
Meal delivery services are quickly becoming a popular way to enjoy home-cooked meals without the hassle of menu planning or grocery shopping. In addition to being convenient and fun, an added benefit of meal delivery services is that they provide the exact portions of ingredients which eliminates food waste. Blue Apron is one of the largest and most commonly known meal delivery services, and we ranked them first for best value in our Best Meal Delivery Service Review. But we encourage you to read on to learn more including how it works, pros, cons, pricing and more…
Have a kitchen and the basic tools to cook? Love to cook but don’t have the time or desire to come up with recipes each week? Then you’ve got what it takes to be a chef for Hello Fresh. They provide simple, easy to prepare meals delivered to your doorstep each week saving you the hassle of looking for recipe ideas and spending time grocery shopping. How does Hello Fresh work exactly? And how does it compare to other meal delivery services? Read on to learn the pros, cons, pricing info and details on how you can say hello to easy, delicious food in no time…
Want to make some money off your gently used clothes and keep your unwanted stuff out of the landfills? You can sell used clothes through a thrift shop online. Some consignors have made more than $1,000 by utilizing these designer consignment websites…
Increasing your intake of nutrients is as easy as pouring a glass of water, adding a scoop of powder and stirring it. These powders claim to boost your energy, improve digestion, balance out your moods and more. Just because they all call themselves green superfood powder doesn’t mean they’re all equal. Some powders have higher nutritional value, and others have side effects you’ll want to avoid…
We spend one-third of our lives asleep. Would you rather spend that time with your face buried in man-made, synthetic materials or all-natural products that are 100% chemical-free? If you invest in organic food, beauty, personal hygiene and other health products, then spending a little extra for organic pillows is a small price to pay for all the benefits (better sleep, decrease in allergies and improved orthopedic ailments to name a few)…
You can make soda and sparkling water in 30 seconds or less with a SodaStream. Choose from more than 100 of the best SodaStream flavors to create the beverage of your dreams. The “stay-fizzy” closures keep your drinks carbonated longer than store bought carbonated beverages. And, if you’re trying to be healthier, you can use fruit juice as your syrup. However, most of the mixes for SodaStream already have less sugar than what’s in store-bought soda…
Save yourself from the afternoon snack attack with a healthier alternative! You’ve probably heard of these healthy food subscription boxes while listening to Pandora. Or maybe you’ve even received a coupon for a free organic snack box in a recent mail package. I’ve tried a couple of them and have been pleased with my experience. So if you struggle with those 2 pm food cravings and find yourself wandering over to the vending machine or craving snacks on the go, then a monthly healthy snack box may be a good idea for you. You could even have your healthy food subscription box shipped directly to your office. Read on to learn more about our top picks, pros and cons and pricing for each…
You can explore the world through various monthly tea delivery services. Buy tea online and have it delivered to your doorstep monthly. Experience different aromas, oils, flavors and perhaps find your favorite variety and where to buy it. We’ve reviewed the best tea of the month clubs and categorized them depending on the type of “tea drinker” you are. So, get your mug filled with warm water and find your cup of tea…
