As a long-time user of Berkey water filters for over a decade, I’ve always trusted their quality. However, I’ve recently faced a significant challenge: the ongoing unavailability of replacement carbon black filters. Despite being on waiting lists for years, verified U.S. retailers consistently remain out of stock. My investigation into the issue led me to…
Ah, my trusty old couch – a faithful companion through the highs and lows of life, but let’s be real, it’s seen comfier days. You know it’s time for an upgrade when getting up feels like escaping quicksand. Picture this: my couch was not just a piece of furniture; it was my dining throne during…
Greetings, fellow champions of eco-friendliness! Today, I wanted to highlight one of my favorite tools in the kitchen. I’d like to introduce you to an unsung kitchen hero – Silicone food covers. These ingenious, flexible wonders are poised to transform your approach to food storage, and let me tell you, they’re about to become your…
I started noticing more and more items at Target carrying the OEKO-TEX label, both Standard 100 and Made In Green label. I’ve mostly seen it on baby and kids clothes, sheets, towels, and bath mats. And you know what?? It made me feel more confident with my purchase, but I really had no clue what…
Microfibers are extremely small fibers made of plastic that are shed from clothes when you wash them. These tiny fibers have become a major problem for our environment – especially our oceans and waterways. They are so small, they often go undetected until it’s too late! I keep hearing more and more about microfibers so…
Looking for a DIY solution to your handwashing needs that is both non-toxic and doesn’t dry out your hands? Well, look no further than this DIY foaming hand soap! This simple, easy-to-make recipe uses natural ingredients like coconut oil, castile soap, and essential oils to create a soothing, nourishing hand wash. In the wintertime I…
Did you know that indoor air pollution is two to five times higher than outdoor air pollution, it can even be 100 times higher?!! On top of that, the average person spends 90% of their time indoors. When I learned these facts from the Environmental Protection Agency, I wanted to figure out ways to help…
These are good questions! After all, tap water in the United States is pretty darn clean. There are multiple standards and regulations put in place (thank goodness) which includes the Safe Drinking Water Act where the EPA has set maximum contaminant levels, as well as treatment requirements for over 90 different contaminants in public drinking water….
I love a good yoga session and chances are you do too! We are not alone in that love, the latest survey I could find estimates that 36 million people practice yoga in the United States. As more and more people become interested in yoga, the market for yoga mats exploded. However, many of the…
I just love the ambiance a candle brings to a room and the calm it brings to my mood. My desire to light a candle becomes even stronger when it starts getting brisk outside, and the days start getting darker way too early in the day. Bring on the hygge! Before you light that candle…