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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.

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Best Dehumidifiers For Every Living Space

Are your windows foggy? Does it smell like mildew? Is there mold growing? These are signs of high humidity, so you may benefit from a dehumidifier. We can help you find the perfect one…

How To Make A Wildlife Garden

How To Make A Wildlife Garden: Replenish Animals’ Natural Habitats

With natural habitats for all types of animals disappearing at alarming rates, you can do your part by creating a thriving ecosystem right in your own backyard. Building a wildlife garden is easier than you might think, and before you know it, you’ll be giving a host of insects, birds, frogs, worms and other animals a place to call home. It’s also an excellent ongoing project for you to do as a family — and a fantastic teaching experience for your kids…

Best Flower Subscription Service: The Bouqs vs Bloomsybox vs ProFlowers and More

Flowers always make a thoughtful gift, but why not take that one-time delivery up a notch? Whether you’re looking for a long-term gift that keeps giving or you just want a beautiful bouquet in your own home on a regular basis, a flower subscription box is a great way to have fresh blooms adorn any home at any time. And if you’re committed to the environment, three out of the four services we include in our reviews source their flowers from certified eco-friendly and sustainable farms around the globe that also have humane labor practices….

Bedroom with humidifier on dresser next to bed (caption: Best Humidifier)

Best Humidifier For Allergies, Colds, Bedrooms, Babies & More

Dry air in your home can cause all kinds of issues, from sinus and skin problems to cracked floorboards and that static shock we all loathe. Using a humidifier regularly can make a big difference. We’ll help you find the best humidifier to fit your home’s needs…

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Bee Free Honee Review: A Vegan Honey Alternative

The bee population is drastically decreasing due to pesticides, habitat loss, parasites and other environmental factors. Bees are already dying because of what humans have done to the planet. Why should we continue to treat them poorly and make them live in cramped conditions to produce one jar of honey for our pleasure? Thankfully Bee Free Honee is an alternative to traditional honey, and it doesn’t require a single bee to produce…

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Vital Choice Review: Is It The Best Sea-To-Table Home Delivery Service?

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…

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Best Green Superfood Powder: Orgain vs Vega One vs Green Vibrance vs Amazing Grass & More

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…

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Best Inflatable Solar Light: LuminAID vs Luci vs Solarpuff

Have you packed your lantern for an outdoor adventure only to realize the batteries are dead? Forget the batteries and go green with these solar powered lanterns. Not only do they take up little space in your bag, but they’re also lightweight compared to the typical lantern…

Rain Barrel System For Collecting Rainwater

How To Harvest Water: Best Rain Barrel System For Collecting Rainwater

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…

thredUP Reviews

thredUP Review: Our Firsthand Experience With Secondhand Clothing

There’s something about the thrill of finding that one, unique dress, handbag or pair of shoes when you’re hunting through racks at TJ Maxx or sifting through piles at a flea market. What if those one-of-a-kind finds came to you and you could browse thousands of items without having to get dressed? You can, thanks to thredUP!…

Smoothy on table with veggies

Best Smoothie Delivery: GreenBlender vs Daily Harvest & More

Are you a smoothie junkie but hate the hassle of keeping your kitchen stocked with all the vitamins, minerals, fresh fruits and veggies you need for healthy homemade smoothies? A smoothie home delivery service can save you tons of time and give you a wide variety of smoothie options. The best part? All you have to do is blend away, baby…

Solar lights in yard at night

Best Solar Landscape Lights For Your Deck, Garden & Yard

No wiring, no electricity costs, no environmental impact — why not jump on the solar bandwagon? Energy efficient lighting is all the rage these days, and what better place to start than your yard? See our solar landscape lighting reviews for our top picks and ideas on how to bring your yard to life at night…

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