Create a yard that is a haven for your family and more friendly to the environment. Try some of these alternatives for more eco-friendly lawn care and enjoy your outdoor space all summer long. This post is sponsored by instead. All opinions are my own. At 7 am on a Saturday morning, my older son …
Looking to foster a love of gardening with your kids? Kids gardening books have so many gorgeous illustrations and lessons to share. Check out these children’s gardening books that will help you and your family find the beauty and magic of gardening and growing your own food, no matter where you live. Gardens come alive …
Want to try composting at home without the mess? The Subpod is a great option for composting at home that is easy to use, looks lovely in your home garden, and doesn’t attract critters. Read on for how one family uses a Subpod to reduce their food waste and feed their garden! Want to get …
Looking to build a simple wooden pallet compost bin? Read on for some really easy instructions to build a pallet compost bin with repurposed materials for free! This post contains affiliate links. If you’ve been around the blog for a hot second, you know I’m a self-proclaimed composting nerd. If not, welcome! I’m so glad …
Think you can’t compost in the city? Karen lives in London, England, with three kids, and they’ve composted in their yard for over three years. Read on to learn more about how this everyday family diverts their food waste from landfills while also feeding their garden. In this edition of Bring Your Trash To Life, …
Wondering if the FoodCycler electric composter produces more carbon emissions than it offsets? After doing a comprehensive and unpaid review of the FoodCycler, I’m diving into the carbon emission tradeoffs of using the FoodCycler compared to landfilling or composting your food waste. Read on for data and conclusions based on governmental environmental sources to understand …
How do we make the world a better place? How do we encourage our children to partake in actions for social and environmental justice? How do we raise good global citizens? Having conversations with our kids about the difficult circumstances that exist in our communities and around the world isn’t always easy. It can be …
Want to print large posters and coloring pages for cheap? It’s really easy to use your local office store printing services to order Blueprints or Architectural Prints that are super fun to use for a variety of activities. Read on for detailed instructions on how to print your own digital files as large blueprints to …
