This is Day 328 of the Green in 365 series! By Sara from Your Thriving Family, Contributing Writer Don't you love homemade foods? That seems to be a huge selling point when looking at labels in stores. "Tastes just like homemade!" Well, we don't always have time to make the variety of things we'd like to try ourselves - and let's face it we all have different talents. Maybe you are a great cook, but not such a good baker. Well, I have a frugal, green and delicious … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Disinfectant {Green in 365}
This is Day 300 of the Green in 365 series! By Sara from Your Thriving Family, Contributing Writer The seasons and weather are changing again and with that comes coughs, sneezes and germs! We all need a kid safe way to keep our homes clean and family healthy. What better way to KNOW your products are safe than to make them yourself?! Making a homemade disinfecting spray is as easy as mixing some essential oils with a carrier liquid in a spray bottle. When using essential oils … [Read more...]
Healthy Homemade Slushies {Green in 365: Summer}
This is Day 176 of the Green in 365 series! Growing up, nothing said summer like an ICEE from 7-11. We’d ride our bikes down and get a cup full of dye and corn syrup. Well, I don’t know about you, but that is something I am not willing to have be a part of my kids' summer experience. I still want them to have a fun and full summer with our own traditions. So this summer we will be finding all sorts of other frozen treats! One I love is slushies. Sure you could do … [Read more...]
Keeping the Kids Pool Clean, Naturally {Green in 365: Summer}
This is Day 141 of the Green in 365 series! By Sara from Your Thriving Family The backyard pool is a summer staple. But if you have had one you know it tends to be a dirty place and refilling it can get expensive - not to mention wasteful. So here are a few tips to keep your sanity and water bill in check. Keeping Debris Out Help keep debris out of the water by having kids step in a plastic storage bin, dish washing tub, or something similar to wash grass and dirt off … [Read more...]
Ideas for Repurposed Garden Containers {Green in 365: Garden}
This is Day 113 of the Green in 365 series! By Sara from Your Thriving Family I love growing our own food! But we all have challenges when it comes to space, pests and finances. We've been through the gamut here . . . Our current challenge is the latter two, we are fortunate to have the space that we need! But we've got gophers galore. Last year I had a beautiful, full garden going, but then I watched 4 thriving tomato plants disappear. This year, we are … [Read more...]
How to Reuse Egg Shells {Green in 365: Spring }
This is Day 86 of the Green in 365 series! By Sara Shay from Your Thriving Family It's Easter time, which means eggs are on your mind! Why not figure out some other uses for all those egg shells you'll have hanging around the house? Don't just trash them! Shells are roughly composed of 95% calcium carbonate and 5% is calcium phosphate, magnesium carbonate, and proteins. Whenever using egg shells be sure to remove the inner membrane, wash and air dry them. This will prevent the … [Read more...]
9 Ways to Conserve and Reuse Water {Green in 365: The Kitchen}
This is Day 58 of the Green in 365 series! By Sara Shay from Your Thriving Family Drought Advisory. Be Water Wise. Don't Waste Water. You've most likely heard how much water we waste and misuse right? Since moving to an older, larger house I have been watching an astonishing water bill. It has also made me aware of how much water has been going down the drain, along with our money and resources. So it has made me change my ways while standing at the kitchen … [Read more...]
