The sweeter you smell the more likely you are to be bitten — that’s how mosquitoes choose their victims. Scientists have observed mosquitoes and determined that they bite according to your scent. So next time you decide to go camping, you may want to leave your cologne and lotion at home. However, it’s not just sweet smelling specimens that attract these biters. 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…

Would you believe us if we told you that bees keep our bellies full? No, we don’t mean you should eat bees. What we mean is bees do much more for us than sting and cause our skin to swell up in pain. Bees are a key factor in our economy, food sources and our environment’s health. How so? Bees pollinate our crops. However, bees are in danger due to so many bee colony collapses in recent years due to climate change. But, what can we do to help?

We all want the latest smartphone when it hits the market but what do we do with our used cell phones? Why not make some money off your used cell phone or electronics? It not only makes you money but it keeps our landfills “cleaner” by putting the parts to good use or reselling them…

Picture this, instead of cemeteries we have memory forests. Doesn’t that sound beautiful? An eco-friendly burial option can give us a “second life” through nature. How cool is it that we can give back to Earth as we leave it by becoming a tree or reef?! There are a few options available for natural burial already and we’re sure more green burial options will sprout up in the coming years…

Through a woman’s lifetime she has more than 400 periods. Imagine all the tampons and pads we dispose of monthly. Our landfills are piled with femine hygiene products. Don’t you wish there was a way we could decrease our waste and also spend less money? Drum roll please…que the menstrual cup! Menstrual cups can completely change the way you view your period. You probably think we’re crazy,edit but don’t knock it until you try it…

Are you looking to eat organic and have your food delivered to your door without tons of waste? Or maybe you eat paleo, gluten-free or vegan and are looking for a simpler solution to meal prep. Sun Basket might be a delicious option for you, especially since you can get your first 3 meals free…

As a little girl, I can remember helping my dad in the garden. I remember tomatoes sitting on the window sill waiting to be placed on a BLT sandwich. I remember picking the green beans and shucking the corn. I have fond memories of helping out in the garden (even if I wasn’t helping as much as I was getting dirty). I hope to have my own garden this spring, and in preparation, I have done some research on various organic herbicides and fertilizers for the lawn and garden. Below are some of the best picks I found…

With so many environmental and health-related concerns with Monsanto’s Roundup, it is no wonder that more people are seeking safer alternatives to glyphosate. If you’ve got kids and pets around, you are even more likely to resist spraying harsh chemicals that risk someone getting hurt. That’s why organic weed killers are a safer option. You can tackle pesky weeds without harsh chemicals…

Setting up an aquarium at home or your office should be easy and fun. Don’t dive into the fish tank without thinking some things through first, though. By planning ahead, you can make your aquarium an exciting process. We’ve got some tips to share with you as well as our picks for the best fish tanks by size…

Air pollution isn’t limited to car exhausts, jet fuel, sprayed pesticides and factory smoke. Mold spores, pollen, pet dander, dust mites and smoke can be trapped inside your home or office which can increase your allergies and asthma symptoms…