5 Free Elementary Homeschooling Resources for the Summer
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5 Free Elementary Homeschooling Resources for the Summer

May 2, 2013 With the traditional school year ending soon, your kids are probably ready to take a break from schoolwork for the summer. Actually, the summer can be the perfect time to brush up on some skills or let your child grow in subjects they are particularly interested in learning more about. Families can…

Turn a Men’s Shirt Into A Dress: No Sewing Required
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Turn a Men’s Shirt Into A Dress: No Sewing Required

May 15, 2013 I love the idea of repurposing and reusing items. It’s the ultimate way to go green. But what about clothing? Are you concerned it might wind up frumpy instead of stylish? I recently stumbled across the most amazing video outlining how to turn an ordinary men’s button up shirt into a stylish dress. Best…

Live Beautifully Everyday and Help Your Favorite Organization! #LivingBeautifully
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Live Beautifully Everyday and Help Your Favorite Organization! #LivingBeautifully

June 25, 2013 Want to live beautiful AND give back to one of your favorite charities? EcoTools is here to help! As part of their annual donation to 1% for the Planet® in support of Earthshare they’ve chosen three charities they think best support their idea of looking and living beautifully. These charities are making the world a more…

The “Earth Day” For Beaches: Clean Beach Week
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The “Earth Day” For Beaches: Clean Beach Week

July 2, 2013 Clean Beach Week was started by the Clean Beaches Coalition and is held every year from July 1st-July 7th. Clean Beach Week is the “Earth Day” for beaches. The week is designed to promote a healthy beach lifestyle and to bring awareness to the problems associated with dirty and ill-maintained beaches. With…

Full Time Vacationing in the Great Outdoors: Is it Possible for Your Family?
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Full Time Vacationing in the Great Outdoors: Is it Possible for Your Family?

August 7, 2013 In the past if full-time vacationing was mentioned I probably would have laughed. I mean, unless you were gifted with substantial amounts of money, didn’t need to be employed, or didn’t have children, you couldn’t make that work, right? Wrong! My family has been “vacationing” now for a little over a year….

Vinegar & Oil: 5 Household Items for Natural Beauty and Cleaning
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Vinegar & Oil: 5 Household Items for Natural Beauty and Cleaning

September 13, 2013 As a follow up to my recent article about 5 Household items for natural beauty and cleaning, here are 5 more amazing products that have multiple uses and benefits for beauty and around the house. As a bonus, they are not expensive and you may even have them in your house already….

Seven Ideas for Quick, Healthy Breakfasts on the Go
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Seven Ideas for Quick, Healthy Breakfasts on the Go

March 10, 2014 Did you skip breakfast today? Or did you fuel up on coffee and a pastry, a.k.a. empty calories? Dodging breakfast is one of the worst ways you can start you day. “Our bodies are machines and they, like any other machine, need fuel!” explains Nick Perri, trainer and owner of First Place Fitness in…

10 Practical Ways to Use Essential Oils in the Home
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10 Practical Ways to Use Essential Oils in the Home

January 20, 2015 Essential oils, highly concentrated essences of plants, are extracted from flowers, fruits, leaves, roots and wood. Powerfully fragrant, they are high in antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Harness the power of these lovely aromatic essences by using them to make your own household cleaners, fresheners, and more. Here are ten practical uses…

Boat, Kayak, and Hike the Scenic Louisiana Coast
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Boat, Kayak, and Hike the Scenic Louisiana Coast

September 13, 2016 The scenic Louisiana Coast makes up more than 40 percent of our nation’s wetlands, thanks to the swamps, marshes, and bayous the crisscross the coast. The flora found here is unlike anywhere else in the world, and there are so many opportunities to get up close and personal with the herons, alligators, bald eagles,…

Go A Little Green!
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Go A Little Green!

September 12, 2011 Even if you aren’t willing to give up your vehicle for a bike, or put solar panels on your home, there are simple and easy ways to make your environmental footprint a little smaller and go a little green. Ditch the Plastic Water Bottles Many of you probably already know that about…

Green Up Your Wardrobe
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Green Up Your Wardrobe

September 24, 2011 If you are looking for eco-friendly choices in attire there are numerous options out there. Here are a few tips to add a little green to your wardrobe without sacrificing the latest trends. Sustainable Materials Look for items made from sustainable materials such as bamboo or hemp. These fabrics can be very…

Reduce Your Waste
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Reduce Your Waste

September 8, 2011 Choosing to reduce your waste doesn’t require a complete lifestyle overhaul. With a few simple steps you will start seeing your mound of garbage dwindle. Recycle Everyone knows that recycling can help reduce some of your waste. However, did you know that over 50% off all garbage can be recycled? In a…

Join World Vegetarian Day and Meatless Monday
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Join World Vegetarian Day and Meatless Monday

September 29, 2011 October 1st is the annual world kick-off of Vegetarian Awareness Month. You might be asking, “Why is it necessary to have a month designated for vegetarian awareness?” It begins with the health and environmental impact of eating meat. On average, people in the U.S. consume about 45% more meat than is recommended. This…