If you’re a gardener or even just concerned about the flora and fauna in your area, providing a source of water for bees and other pollinators is one way you can help our pollinators. Here’s how to create an easy, DIY bee watering station for our fuzzy friends.
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Those little plastic eggs, that fake plastic grass, unethical chocolate and a basket that will inevitably tear the moment a precocious toddler steps in it– these are all parts of most modern Easter baskets. But it doesn’t have to be that way, here are some creative ideas to make an eco-friendly Easter basket:
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Spring is one of the most labor-intensive times to own a home. There’s so much to do! Your yard is springing into bloom and there’s a lot to clean up from those harsh winter months. But never fear! This home maintenance checklist will help keep you on-track and keep your home looking beautiful.
Continue readingVintage Christmas decor has a huge collector market. And it’s understandable! I, myself, want to decorate more sustainably and am not a big fan of modern holiday decor. I want color, I want bright, I want shiny, I want Bing Crosby tap dancing with Danny Kaye 😉.
Over the years, I’ve amassed a good collection of vintage holiday decor, but I have a rule: I never spend more than $25 on anything. And if it’s more than $25, it wasn’t meant to be. Here’s how I’ve scored the best prices on vintage Christmas decor.
Continue readingWe’ve all got that crunchy, eco-friend, right? Or maybe, like me, you are the eco-friend in your group! We are, admittedly, very hard to shop for. We don’t want the latest gadget or even a plastic gift card, but we do appreciate a thoughtful gift. Here’s some eco-friendly holiday gift ideas for your crunchy friends.
After a weekend of extroverting, this introvert needs some time alone. But it’s not always easy in a small house– especially I am very sensitive to noise and distractions. Here’s what I’ve found helpful to have alone time in a small house.
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Let’s be honest, when we have a small home, we often have to make sacrifices. Maybe we can’t have that home gym or that dedicated home office space. Maybe we can’t have everything we want, but that didn’t stop me from creating a movie theater in my small home.
Blackout curtains, fluffy pillows and popcorn all help, but the key to creating a movie theater in your small home or small apartment is a good projector. A big TV is nice, but a projector truly makes the space feel as if it’s a small movie theater in your home.
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I want my home, although small, to feel welcoming, happy and abundant. Here’s a few inexpensive ways I create a feeling of abundance in my home.
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This post is sponsored by Lori Beds. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Fitting furniture into a small or even tiny home is tough. You want something stylish, sustainable and functional. (And preferably something that doesn’t break the bank!) That’s a lot to ask in a piece of furniture. But luckily, Lori Bed’s Murphy Bed fits the bill!
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Recently I learned about foraging American persimmons and then, (like magic!) came across some when visiting my in-laws.
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