We're sure the last thing on your mind right now is lighting your fireplace. But it really should be - at least the maintenance of it. Do not wait for cold weather to hit before you get your fireplace inspected and cleaned. Doing it now while the weather is nice--and...
With school and work schedules back in full swing, your dry cleaning bill may be eating into your monthly budget. Not sure you need to take so many items to the dry cleaner? Real Simple magazine gives us three things to consider before tossing our clothes into the...
Now that school is back in session, your days are busier than ever. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get some help in the kitchen? Look no further than your own family—specifically your kids. Getting your kids into the kitchen is not only good for family...
It's really hard to say anything bad about melted cheese...unless that gooey deliciousness lands on your clothing, furniture or carpet instead of your mouth. Fear not! We have just the DIY tips you need to clean up cheese stains. Clothing Carefully remove any cheese...
As an eco-friendly cleaning company, we are all about multipurpose household items which is why we love the everyday dishwasher. Yes, dishwasher. Not only does your dishwasher save you the physical labor of washing your dirty dishes (and is actually more...
Now that students are back on college campuses and making homes for themselves in dorm rooms and apartments, you might be thinking of what to do with the extra bedroom space. If you’re not ready to completely toss your little birds out of their original nests, use...
Whether you're celebrating Fido on National Dog's Day (August 26) or just love showering your pet with love, it's a great time to spread our environmentally-friendly lifestyles down to our pets. Opt for organic, homemade pet treats to avoid exposing your canine pal...
Not sure what you have planned for the weekend, but tomorrow is World Honey Day, so we suggest adding a little sweet honey-filled treat to your Saturday to-do list. Put together by beekeepers in the U.S., this day isn’t so much about celebrating honey bees as it is to...
We are celebrating National Thrift Store Day by doing what we love to do best--searching for great finds of used clothing, furniture, and household goods. Check out some of these great NYC spots and follow these tips as you head out on your own vintage adventure. The...
College students will soon be heading back to campus and if this is your child’s first year away from home, we want to ease at least some of your anxieties by giving you tips for creating a more eco-friendly dorm space. Think Local Yes, not many of us can resist...
Back-to-school is synonymous with pens, paper, books, new clothing and a return to the regimented days of classes and extracurricular activities. Whether you’re the one looking forward to returning to the classroom or you’re busy getting the little ones ready for the...
Keep Your Thoughts Organized and Your Paper Consumption Minimal In an effort to stop using so much paper, we wanted to share with you some of the best online note taking apps we have found. From the very sophisticated Evernote to the very simple Simplenote, here are...
If you’re like us, we spend as much time as possible in the summer browsing local farmer's markets (check out websites such as GrowNYC or Local Harvest for locations close to you) and not just for great ingredients for meals. We can’t help but use some of those...
This Sunday is pretty much one of our favorite days of the summer--National Ice Cream Day! We are always looking for a reason to add an extra scoop to our bowl (we even shared some all-natural recipes here) and if you are hesitating to dive into this cool summer...
Warm summer nights are one of the best things about this sultry season unless you’re stuck indoors. Even the most eco-friendly of us have a tough time roughing it in the heat at home; it’s just no fun. There’s nothing quite like the AC to cool you down, but there are...
It’s World Chocolate Day and if you are thinking of cutting back on celebrating in order to keep your furniture and clothing free from chocolate stains, we've got your solution! Below find some quick eco-friendly tips for getting rid of chocolate stains on just about...
While there are many ways you can green your 4th of July celebration (see a previous post for some great ideas), it really does all start with the grill. While you are already prepped with your organic meat options, fresh local produce and reusable utensils, there...
While you are hopping on your social media channels to connect with others in celebration of Social Media Day, we wanted to remind you how social media can (and should!) be used to share our passion for living an eco-friendly lifestyle and help us connect--and get...
'Tis the season for the great outdoors and anyone living in NYC knows that having your own place in the sun--from a private patio to a shared rooftop--is the icing on top of your summer cake. Even the tiniest of outdoor spaces can be made into the perfect summer...
The summer solstice marks a brief moment in time in which the Earth is titled in its greatest inclination toward the sun, providing the longest period between sunrise and sunset. Tomorrow, join past cultures in the historical celebration of the summer solstice. Here’s...