Living

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)…

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…

A solar charger can power your phone, GoPro and any other device that uses a USB plugin. Read our solar cell phone charger reviews to see which one is the best fit for you.

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…

Want to rid your lawn chores of gas fumes and pull cords? An electric lawn mower could be the perfect solution, especially if you’re committed to being as environmentally friendly as possible. In years past, electric mowers haven’t really cut it power-wise. But many of today’s models sport enough juice to do your yard justice. Read on for our best electric lawn mower reviews and to learn which products we recommend…

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!…

Do you really know what’s in your mattress? You should, especially since you spend a third of your day in bed. Beds typically use unknown materials, stuffing and chemicals. With certified organic mattresses, you can rest assured that you’re exposing your body to fewer potentially harmful toxins…

Solar blankets are frustrating to pull on and off the pool and pool heaters are expensive and run up the utility bill. So why not get a solar heater for your pool?

Home composting is becoming more popular as a way to reduce landfill waste and also creating extremely rich soil and a natural fertilizer. Compost is a great alternative to harmful pesticides…