Sally Jones

Tired of serving your family out-of-the-box meals every evening? Frozen lasagna and mac ‘n cheese can only go so far before your natives get restless! You want your family to have fresh and healthy meals every night, but are you just too busy to pull it all together? That’s where a booming trend can come to your rescue. Meal delivery services like Blue Apron, Hello Fresh and Plated are popping up everywhere, and for many families they deliver what they promise — fresh, easy-to-prepare, healthy dishes for all kinds of tastes…

Have you tried to lose weight on your own, only to be less than impressed with your results? Everyone who’s tried dieting has his or her own horror story — after all, who really wants to severely restrict their food intake? Often times, it’s much easier to lose weight if you have a specific program to follow, which is why commercial weight loss programs are so popular. And yes, some really do work…

Close up of needle on sewing machineSewing is a hobby that takes a lot of patience, but you don’t have to get all torn up over an old or poor quality machine. You can save money creating your own garments while contributing to a greener planet with home-made clothes…

Sustainably sourced and fresh wild salmon and other seafood delivered to your home in a box? Sounds too good to be true, right? We were skeptics about Vital Choice, an online company that promises perfectly preserved seafood and organic products with a money-back guarantee. We delved into its company practices and products to determine if this company lives up to its claims…

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…

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)…

When my family and I rented a house in the Virgin Islands several years ago, I was surprised that the rental owners (and most island residents) rely on rainwater for a large part of their water supply. It made me realize that many of us neglect rain as a fundamental natural resource that we can collect on our own, rather than solely relying on treated water reserves. Here’s how you can become a home rain harvester…

Have you run out of time to shop for your sister’s birthday? Or maybe you need to send a sympathy sentiment to a friend who lives across the country? Shopping for a gift basket online is an easy way to satisfy your gifting needs for many different occasions like new baby arrivals, thank you’s, congratulations, illnesses and many more of life’s events. And there are hundreds of gift basket companies to choose from. Where do you start…

Tired of high electric bills? Worried about the impact of CO2 emissions on our environment? Look no further than that big ball of energy in the sky. Did you know homeowners save an average of $1,000 per year on electricity by installing rooftop solar panels? With multiple financing options and the cost of utilizing solar energy continuing to decline, your choices for an affordable switch-over to solar are better than ever…

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…