Happy World Animal Day! This year, World Animal day falls on October 4th, which makes October the perfect month to adopt some Everyday Eco-Habits that support the wellbeing of animals out in nature and here in our homes. World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare. Let’s delve into why it is so important that we care for animals, not just for their survival, but for the health of ourselves and our planet.
Read MoreAutumn marks one of my favorite times of the year with leaves changing color and the air getting crisp and smelling slightly different in the best way! The first day of Autumn is September 22, and the day before happens to be both Zero Emissions Day AND SunDay, setting the stage for September as the perfect time to appreciate our lovely fall air with some Everyday Eco-habits for Going Emissions-LESS!
Read MoreOnce again, summer is flying by…and for many of you, the school year is just around the corner. So I thought I would focus this month’s Everyday Eco-Habits for Everyday People on how to go back to school more sustainably :) Not only will you be helping our earth, but adopting these Eco-Habits might just shorten your to-do list this fall (and we all need a shorter to-do list!).
Read MoreWhile there are SO many nontoxic home cleaning supplies to choose from, and I encourage you to experiment to find your favorites, I created a list of mine. Check out my list of favs using the PDF below. And thanks for Going Toxin-Less with your home cleaning supplies with me this month!
Read MoreSince we’ll all be spending more time outside enjoying the sunshine, summer is a perfect time to be extra conscious about how our everyday habits shape surrounding environments. From sunscreen to clothing to social gatherings and food, what we consume and how we spend our time this summer can have positive or negative impacts on nature.
Read MoreFor our first month back, we are delving into how to detoxify the cleaning supplies in our homes. While I’ve generally posted on Going Toxin-LESS before, this time around I’m going to be narrowing down how to reduce toxins in the home to more bite-size pieces, starting with cleaning supplies. Stay tuned in the future as we also look at ways to reduce toxins in your beauty products, laundry routine, kitchen, and more.
Read MoreThe world is HOT right now. And, yes, I’m talking temperature. The Amazon rainforest is on fire, funerals are being held for melted glaciers, and I’m sweating just thinking about it all. The world temperature is steadily creeping up and, if it continues, scientists predict catastrophic events will start happening. A little scary, right?!
Read More“Refuse single use and do your part to be mindful of this wonderful place we call home.”
Read MoreHey Hey! It’s September! Time to buckle down and get your head in the game. And wherever you’re headed, you gotta stay hydrated! That’s why this month’s Everyday Eco-Habit is Going Bottle-LESS - single-use, plastic Bottle-LESS of course!
Read MoreWe’re way beyond hoping for miracle inventions, and this is way bigger than asking for no straw or bringing our own bags and water bottles. The plastic crisis is real, and the message to manufacturers is that we need plastic-free, and we need it yesterday…
Read MoreAn interview with Mamavation founder and Eco-Wellness guru, Leah Segedie
Read MoreLet’s REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE any school supplies we can to help protect our environment and our kids’ health - and also save a little $green$ while we’re at it. Don’t have kids, or don’t have kids in school? That’s ok. You can use most or all of these tips at work or in your home office too.
Read MoreI had the opportunity to chat with My Green Friend, Desiree, Beautycounter extraordinaire, about the importance of clean, safe sunscreen.
Read MoreAs a consultant for Beauty Counter and the founder of Clean Beach Living, Desiree knows a lot about clean sunscreen and clean beauty in general.
Read MoreSunscreen. It’s something you probably don’t think too much about until you’re running out the door to enjoy a day outdoors. Unfortunately, this simple cosmetic product, multiplied by billions of people, can cause detrimental harm to the ocean
Read MoreAs part of our quest to Go Idle-LESS, I had the opportunity to meet with Justo Robles, the Deputy Director for Energy Independence Now…
Read MoreI am excited to share with you advice on Going Toxin-LESS from Leah Segedie, Author of Green Enough: Eat Better, Live Cleaner, Be Happier (All Without Driving Your Family Crazy!), Founder of Mamavation, and Founder of Mamavation Influencer Network & ShiftCon Eco-Wellness Blogger Conference.
Read MoreLook for me around town in one of their NEVs this June AND win an NEV for a weekend by taking my Pledge to Go Idle-LESS!
Read MoreI am excited to share my live interview with Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, President and CEO of Earth Friendly Products, an amazing company that has a line of 200 environmentally friendly cleaning products for your home, your baby, and your pets
Read MoreGoing Idle-LESS means just turning your car off instead of idling. This Everyday Eco-Habit turns out to be one of the most effective ways to create a healthier environment. Simple. Easy. Save the Planet. Done.
Read MoreI was introduced to Shawna Holman from A Little Less Toxic by My Green Friend Lauren Muller. She thought I might want to check out her tips on reducing toxins in your home. Lauren was right - Shawna has plenty of everyday, doable tips for replacing toxins in your home with healthy alternatives. I am thrilled to share my interview of her here so you can learn from her wisdom. Check out her Instagram @alittlelesstoxic to help you on your journey to Go Toxin-LESS.
Read MoreI want to show you how to Spring clean without using toxic cleaners so that you get a clean home, a clean earth, and a clean bill of health all at the same time. That's why this month, we're adopting the Eco-Habit of Going Toxin-LESS.
Read MoreI am thrilled to share a Guest Blog from My Green Friend, Jeffrey Kightlinger, the general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD).
Read MoreAmong many other accomplishments, David’s tenure while CEO and Commission President at DWP was marked by a heightened emphasis on renewable energy sources and conservation, having increased DWP's renewable energy portfolio to 14 percent and having decreased the City of Los Angeles's monthly water use in to a 32 years low! Lucky for us, David has agreed to share his wisdom and tips for Going Water-LESS.
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