Of course, everyday is Earth Day — but since we do have an actually holiday dedicated to the Earth, we’ve put together a quick list of eco-friendly activities you can do to celebrate Earth Day - any day. 10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 1. Go on an eco picnic at your favorite park. 2. Pick up trash at the beach. 3. Finally ditch those paper towels. 4. Take your e-waste to a recycling center. 5. Plant a butterfly friendly garden. 6. Take a long walk outside with a friend. 7. Make a bird feeder out of recycled materials. 8. Start a backyard compost bin. 9. Clean up an elderly ..read more

#1 Wash Clothes Less OftenMost clothes can be worn several times before they need to be washed, unless they are stained or stinky. This will also help your clothes last longer. #2 Use Cold Water Unless SanitizingUnless you are sanitizing items, (which then you should use the sanitize cycle), cold is fine to get your clothes clean, and is better for most fabrics. image credit: Janine Meuche  #3 Reduce Drying TimeUsing less energy is always more efficient and eco-friendly. You can cut down on drying time (and extra chemicals) by using wool dryer balls, or air dry your clothes a ..read more

We love the reusable makeup remover pads. When you think of a lifetime of using the disposable cotton rounds to remove your makeup and wipe astringent across your face... that's a lot of disposed pads! Here are a few tips so you can get the most use out of them! › Wash your cotton rounds before you start using them. You can also put a bit of your favorite makeup remover on them if they aren't super absorbent at first. › When you wash them, be sure to use the laundry bag that comes with them. › Wash them on a delicate cycle and we suggest not using fabric softener. › To make them last bet ..read more

We're not the first ladies to talk about facial rolling and gua sha, and I'm sure we won't be the last. Everyone from Goop to HUFFPOST has been testing and raving about the benefits of this ancient ritual — but I can tell you first hand, it works. I first purchased my roller to reduce swollen glands along the jawline. After just one week, my puffiness along the jawline due to inflammation reduced greatly. I also love the soothing cool feeling of the roller. Facial massage rolling has also been attributed to reducing stress, reducing wrinkles, helping your face serums penetrate more deeply, and ..read more

You can save money on your groceries and be more green by skipping those tempting single-serving snacks at the grocery store. Instead, buy regular size, or even bulk, and your cost per ounce will be much lower, saving you money in the long run. Then, each Sunday, put a weeks’ worth of snacks in reusable containers. It makes lunch packing easier and keeps single-use plastic containers out of our landfills and oceans. We love using these BPA free reusable snack bags for things like pretzels, nuts, dried fruit, jerky, popcorn, and crackers. Another favorite is these stainless steel containers fo ..read more

After avoiding letting go of my lavender dryer sheets for too long, I finally made the switch to wool dryer balls. Why did I wait? I thought dryer balls would be expensive, my clothes would be stiff and clingy, and I’d just end up throwing them away. But since making the switch, I’ve never gone back. To add a little scent, I just drop a little bit of my favorite essential oil onto the dryer balls every so often.  Some great reasons to switch: Dryer balls eco-friendly and made from a renewable resource They last for years vs tossing away multiple dryer sheets each week Dryer balls shortens the ..read more