Home & Garden

Environmentally conscious living leads to a happy and healthy lifestyle. Learn to keep your home and laundry chemical free, and spruce up your front yard by learning how to garden. Look to us for easy to use guides and a green thumb to help. From advice on recycling, to CFL lights and composting, there are endless things we can do in our everyday lives to protect our earth and keep ourselves healthy, fit, and happy.

Green Cleaners: What to Buy, Avoid, and Make at Home

Green Cleaners: What to Buy, Avoid, and Make at Home

Want a cleaner home without harsh fumes or unnecessary chemicals? Learn how green cleaners work, which ingredients to use carefully,…
How To Make Kombucha Tea At Home (It’s Way Easier Than You Think)

How To Make Kombucha Tea At Home (It’s Way Easier Than You Think)

If you've been to any health food stores lately you've probably seen kombucha tea on the shelf. You've heard about…
How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet in 5 Simple Steps

How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet in 5 Simple Steps

Cast iron care does not have to feel complicated. Learn how to clean a cast iron skillet in five simple…
How to Build A Raised Garden Bed Cheaply (Easy DIY Guide)

How to Build A Raised Garden Bed Cheaply (Easy DIY Guide)

Learn how to build a raised garden bed cheaply using concrete blocks. This step-by-step guide covers planning, layout ideas, soil…
Best Homemade Weed Killer (What Works, What’s Safe, And What To Avoid)

Best Homemade Weed Killer (What Works, What’s Safe, And What To Avoid)

Not all homemade weed killers are created equal. Some work fast but damage soil, while others are safer for lawns…
6 Chia Recipes That Keep You Full, Regular & Weirdly Obsessed

6 Chia Recipes That Keep You Full, Regular & Weirdly Obsessed

They swell up like frog eggs, look kinda weird, and somehow end up in everything from pudding to banana bread.…
High Fructose Corn Syrup Health Risks: Hidden Sources And How To Cut Back

High Fructose Corn Syrup Health Risks: Hidden Sources And How To Cut Back

High fructose corn syrup shows up in far more foods than most people realize. From bread and yogurt to drinks…
Energy Vampires Are Everywhere (But Easy To Defeat): Tiny Habits That Cut Your Power Bill Fast

Energy Vampires Are Everywhere (But Easy To Defeat): Tiny Habits That Cut Your Power Bill Fast

Respect your mother! Mother Earth, that is! Earth Day is April 22. But you don’t need an excuse to save…
Tap Water vs Bottled Water: Read This Before Your Next Sip

Tap Water vs Bottled Water: Read This Before Your Next Sip

You grab a cold bottle of water because it feels cleaner and safer than whatever’s coming out of your tap.…
Homeschool vs Public School: What One Family Learned the Hard Way

Homeschool vs Public School: What One Family Learned the Hard Way

Homeschooling four kids felt like the right move, until the screaming, burnout, and one very questionable science experiment hit all…