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?
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 …
Good Golly Tamale – the best tamales of my life!
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 …
How to make the best choices when going organic
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 …
How the KonMari method changed my kitchen
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 …
How mold can make pets sick plus how to protect them
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 …
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Join the Self-Care Challenge and show yourself some love!
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 …
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Clean up mold or hire help; here’s how to decide what to do
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 …
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A few of my favorite things you will love!
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, …
How to make the most of the new year
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 …
Mold Remediation: our experience
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 …
DIY Beeswax Wrap – Go Green Project to replace plastic wrap
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 …
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A few of our favorite things…from the TOM Team
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 …
Recycle pods from your single use brewer with Intelligent Blends
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 …
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Top Tips for a Green Christmas that won’t stress you out!
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 …
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How to support local business and go green in a good way
When you go green, you are committing to the pursuit of principles and practices that lead to a more eco-friendly lifestyle. To go green means ecologically conscientious decisions with the goal being to protect our environment. To go green in a good way suggests safeguarding natural resources by methods that are not harmful to the …
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Paleo Foods Café – our local, organic option for eating out!
*edited to add: Sadly, Paleo Foods has closed their doors. It’s unfortunate that not enough demand exists to keep cafes like this one open. When it comes to eating out, there’s no shortage of choices, but if you are trying to stick to eating clean, organic, low carb foods without gluten and sugar, the selection …
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The shocking truth you need to know about indoor air quality
For those with allergies, asthma, migraines, neurological disorders, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Lupus, autoimmune diseases, and even pregnancy, indoor air quality is nonnegotiable. When I was recently diagnosed with mold illness, I knew I would need to improve the air quality in our home. You may not realize when you are breathing poor quality air but …
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