Toxic Free Living And Natural Alternatives for Life
Every day, families make countless choices that impact not only how they live their lives but also the environment in which their children will grow up. Everything from how we keep pests out of our home and yard to recycling, or what we use to budget our finances; the TOM team offers practical solutions for every aspect of family life! The Lifestyle section will quickly become one of your most valuable resources.
“I want you to act as if the house is on fire because it is,” said the young climate activist Greta Thunberg to the decision-makers at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 24th, 2019. Could this call to being more environmentally responsible be directed at us ordinary people, too? While it’s naïve to …
How Can We All Be More Environmentally Responsible in 2020 and Beyond?Read More
Are you busy? Most of us will answer: YES! Sometimes it is overwhelming to think about all of the things that need accomplishing. We have lots of lists! Have you ever been feeling anxiety and stress from the crushing enormity of your to-do list? Me too! All these years we may have been looking at …
Practicing mindfulness has many mental, physical, and therapeutic benefits. According to research, mindfulness is now a recognized therapeutic treatment for various conditions, from anxiety and depression to eating disorders, and is used in many hospitals and healthcare institutions. Providing patients with a physical space that promotes healing and allows individuals to successfully practice mindful and …
How to Create a Mindful Retreat in Your Home for Optimal RelaxationRead More
Several things hinder many folks from prioritizing environmental issues such as waste reduction. Let’s look at a few of these reasons and try to see from a different perspective. Reason 1: I don’t have time or money to go green Look, I get it, and I can relate. Just because I write about going green …
Stuck!!! Really? By Janetta Jamerson, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist You feel stuck. That’s valid. Your perception is your reality. There are likely significant environmental factors that are actually outside of your control that greatly impact your circumstances. However, I would bet hard earned money that you have the power to choose something that could change …
The sun warmed our backs as we walked through Market Square past the stands of fresh vegetables, eggs, and baked goods. Heading to the familiar spot where we hoped to be the first in line for a tamale. As we rounded the corner, we could see a line already forming in front of the cart …
Since I believe that organic foods (while not perfect) are far superior to conventional and especially genetically altered food, my goal is to purchase organic whenever possible. My great-grandparents never had to worry about going organic since modern farming methods didn’t exist. You can still go organic even if you are operating on a tight …
Of all the rooms in my home, I spend the most waking hours in my kitchen. Whether you spend a lot of time in your kitchen or you’re barely in there, it can help to have your space organized. Kitchen decluttering will help you keep things organized. If you rarely use your kitchen this will …
When it comes to dealing with mold, our ss’ health may not be the first thing on our mind. However, because we consider our pet’s as family members, it’s worth an ounce of prevention. Unfortunately, many people do not realize mold can make pets sick. The worst kind of mold is “black mold” or Stachybotrys …
How mold can make pets sick plus how to protect themRead More
What is a self-care challenge? There are so many weight-related, fitness, and food challenges we can participate in, which is one of the many reasons I like to mix it up with variety! In the past, I have challenged you to get more sleep, and it was a success. Now we are going to try …
Join the Self-Care Challenge and show yourself some love!Read More
If you discover mold in your home, it’s important to act quickly. There are some precautions when you clean up mold. First, consider the size of the moldy area, if it’s less than 10 square feet, in some cases, you may be able to clean it up following specific guidelines. If the mold covers more …
Clean up mold or hire help; here’s how to decide what to doRead More
Do you guys have some things that are just like your favorite things? Nothing beats finding out about favorite things you will love from your mom or a close friend. I’ve been reviewing products on and off for about nine years now! At first, the only things I reviewed were various school curriculums and toys, …
Happy New Year! Can you believe that some statistics say New Years Resolutions are ditched less than three weeks into the new year? Wow. I do think resolutions, in general, are outdated. I mean, what IS a resolution? It’s merely the decision to do or not to do a particular thing. You just resolve to …
Our mold remediation steps are spelled out via the report we received when we had our home inspected. From everything I’d read the recommendation was not to use the same company that inspected to perform the mold remediation. I can see how this could be a conflict of interest. I wrote recently about how what …
For the last few years, I have used Bee’s Wrap to cover bowls, wrap sandwiches, etc. DIY Beeswax Wrap was part of my goal to go green; which includes phasing out disposable products like plastic wrap and paper towels. My adventure began when I purchased some beeswax pellets thinking I could use them to seal …
DIY Beeswax Wrap – Go Green Project to replace plastic wrapRead More
TOM Awards for Cool Stuff in 2017 I can’t wait to share a few of our favorite things with the TOM Tribe and hopefully you will share some of your favorite things with us too? There’s nothing like a recommendation from a friend, right? Some people have a knack for putting together great outfits that …
Ever wish you could recycle pods from your tea or coffee from your single use brewer? We are always on the lookout for easy ways to go green, especially with products we use every day. So many of us start our busy days with a hot cup of tea or coffee, and the convenience of …
Recycle pods from your single use brewer with Intelligent BlendsRead More
We all want a stress-less holiday with the ones we love So you may be wondering why you might want to have a Green Christmas. Maybe you think it’s impossible to have a relaxed Christmas with a goal of going green. Before you skim through this post, take a deep breath right now. Are you holding …
Top Tips for a Green Christmas that won’t stress you out!Read More
