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After years of living sustainably and teaching others how to do it also, we've boiled it down to three simple steps to ensure a fun and successful eco-lifestyle, and it all starts with fostering a connection with nature.
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The Joy of Growing Your Veggies in a Community
It’s important to get out of town sometime to recharge and explore and see new sights. That’s exactly what we did recently when we...
Jul 19, 20202 min read


Getting "rewild" with landscape architects
I’ve been a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) for quite a few years now, and let me tell you that my life is so much...
Jul 6, 20203 min read


Now let's get to work!
The lifelong lesson this project has taught us is to never stop challenging ourselves! Keep questioning, researching...
Oct 8, 20193 min read


Look to the future with optimism
let's do what us humans do best: start conquering our generation's impossible with limitless confidence, strength, and optimism.
Oct 8, 20192 min read


Learn from the past
Everything that is old becomes new again, and so many of the tips we've shared over these past 100 days were regularly practiced...
Oct 6, 20194 min read


Treat your teeth to an all-natural cleaning
We decided to dive into the toothpaste topic, and we can definitely say that we learned a lot!
Oct 5, 20193 min read


Try meatless meats and tell us what you think
I (Marianna) recently visited one of my best friends over the weekend; she truly is chicken soup for my soul and also happens to be vegan!
Oct 3, 20193 min read


Feed your plants with organic fertilizer
But the more we started learning about organic fertilizers and seeing their results, we became convinced there is only one way to go...
Oct 1, 20192 min read


Build your own veggie beds
I know this tip is a bit harder than most of the ones we share and y'all are probably thinking, "there's no way I'm going to build...
Sep 25, 20198 min read


Know how to spot greenwashing
So, you're trying to do the right thing and want to buy products that are eco-friendly...
Sep 21, 20192 min read


Look for the Energy Star label (not just on appliances)
The ENERGY STAR program has been in the U.S. for over 25 years now, and we're confident you've seen their label...
Sep 20, 20193 min read


Participate in your local library's seed swap
Books aren't the only things at your local library that contain information. Seeds also contain a host of genetic information...
Sep 17, 20192 min read


Know the meaning of organic and which foods to prioritize
You've probably noticed the increased availability of organic foods at your local grocery store over the past decade.
Sep 15, 20193 min read


Embrace all the possibilities with Castile soap
There are so many harmful chemicals in detergents and cleaning products these days, it's no wonder we keep coming back to this topic...
Sep 3, 20193 min read


Know the carbon footprint of your favorite foods
Switching to a plant based diet is quite possibly the most effective change an individual can make to help reverse global warming.
Sep 2, 20192 min read


Learn how to store your produce to keep it fresher and lasting longer
This isn’t the first time we’re talking about widespread food waste, and it probably won’t be the last! The amount of food that’s thrown...
Aug 31, 20194 min read


Don't just boycott palm oil, boycott unsustainable palm oil
You've most likely already heard of palm oil and have been told two things: palm oil is decimating natural habitats around the world...
Aug 29, 20195 min read


Spend a little extra time at the grocery store
For years we've dashed into the grocery store, grabbed what was on our list, and off we went. We put very little thought into many of...
Aug 22, 20192 min read


Try a little trash journaling
Marianna (daughter) is challenging her mother. She suggested I look in my garbage cans to see what all I'm throwing away and how I can...
Aug 20, 20192 min read


Make your own eco glass cleaner
ou need to clean your windows or mirrors, so you grab the bottle of Windex and the job is done. Have you ever thought of making your own...
Aug 16, 20193 min read

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