Baby eating spoon full of food: Baby Food Recipes

How to Make Drool-worthy Natural Baby Food Recipes

Have you ever looked at the ingredients in your baby’s food or even tasted it? Many parents say it tastes disgusting and includes extra ingredients. Making your own baby food isn’t as hard as it sounds. For the most part, you just purchase the ingredients and puree them. Another bonus, you can make extra servings and freeze the left overs. Similar to meal prep days for your work lunches, you can have baby food prep days…

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1 male and 3 female betta fish: The Female Betta Fish

The Female Betta Fish is a Catch!

When it comes to keeping fish as pets one of the more favored fish species is the Betta fish. And often the male Betta fish of choice because of it’s longer tail and dominating personality while the female Betta fish goes overlooked. However, in this article we will cover everything you ever wanted to know about the female of this Siamese fish species to convince you otherwise that women rule. Everything from their history to general appearance, natural habitat and what you need to know about keeping female Bettas in captivity…

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Snake in a cage: Reptile Terrarium Guide

Reptile Terrarium: Tips for Building a Home for Your Pet

When you keep any type of animal species inside your home, it’s important to make sure they feel comfortable and safe as possible. That will ensure your pet lives a happy, healthy life. Unlike cats and dogs which are more adaptable to being inside, reptiles are native to the outdoors so it’s that much more critical to create a cage that is reflective of their natural environment. Whether you’re a new or existing parent to a reptile, here are some tips to get your (and your lizard, gecko or snake) reptile terrarium set up as best as possible…

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2 Betta fish in tank with bubbles: How to Breed Betta Fish

How to Breed Betta Fish Guide

Betta fish are one of nature’s more colorful fish and one of the most popular pets. Many people decide to breed their Betta fish to discover more about the fish and to attempt to achieve brilliant new colorations. While these vibrant fish are a pleasure to look at, the breeding process is an extremely delicate one. These aggressive fish require strict supervision throughout the breeding process in order to ensure that the young survive and the male and female do not kill each other after mating. In this article we will discuss how to best go about mating your Betta fish in order to ensure the survival of the young…

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Saltwater Aquarium Tank

Saltwater Aquarium For Beginners: 10 Easy Steps

When it comes to aquariums there is nothing more beautiful than a large saltwater aquarium. The glowing, bright colors and glistening neon water makes for a stunning look to add to a business or home. However, few people understand the work that goes in to setting up and maintaining them. In this article we will cover all the basics of how you go about setting up a saltwater aquarium from picking out your aquarium to preparing it for your saltwater fish selection and more…

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Person holding green urn: Green Burial Options

Green Burial Options: Eco-Friendly Life Afterlife

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…

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Zipcar: Is Zipcar Worth It?

Is Zipcar Worth It?

Car sharing has been a known concept in Europe for years but in 2000 the founders of Zipcar brought the idea to their hometown of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and started rolling it out across the U.S. The idea is to bring alternative transportation to life. The benefits of car sharing are evident to Zipcar’s founders and they seek to bring this sustainable solution that has worked so well in Europe to the United States. Zipcar sees itself as more than just a new company on the block or an eco-aware company trying to do good for the now. The company is an ambassador for change, something that is evident throughout the company as they consciously make decisions to better impact our planet in the future. Sure the company is doing great things but is Zipcar worth it for you?

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Cup of raspberry tea: Raspberry Leaf Tea Benefits

Raspberry Leaf Tea Benefits: Your Hormones Will Thank You

Red raspberry leaf tea, not to be confused with raspberry tea, has long been used for women’s health. In my doula practice, I see a lot of use and get a lot of questions about Red Raspberry leaf tea. I am no doctor, so I tell clients to check with their doctor before use, but having used it myself and based on all of my research, I do sing its praises. However, it is not just for women. The health benefits extend to everyone. It is also quite tasty when prepared as iced or hot tea…

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Person holding pile of compost in hand: Best Compost Bin

Best Compost Bin: A Down And Dirty Comparison

Looking for the best compost bin but feeling lost in the weeds? Composting is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint while also creating fertilizer to help your garden flourish. In our experience it also decreased kitchen odor from food rot in the trash can while also reducing your amount of trash, especially if you combine it with recycling. Earth’s Friends has researched the best indoor and outdoor composting bins so you can feel confident with your decision and get to composting soon! Get ready to toss away those scraps into a stylish and smell-free system while lowering your impact on the landfill…

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