The oils from your skin, makeup, the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays, and the ravages of time can all take a toll on your pillowcases. While regular washing will help them stay fresh for longer, there will come a time when you need to say goodbye to your pillowcases and replace them. Look for the following […]
Bamboo Essentials for Fall
Fall is officially here, and we’ve created a list of bamboo essentials to make this season even comfier. 1. Bamboo Bedding. Bamboo fabrics maintain a thermal-regulating property, which keeps you cooler or warmer depending on the temperature. With that in mind, getting out of bed becomes an even bigger chore than normal. These crazy-soft bamboo […]
10 Eco-friendly Ways to Stay Warm in the Fall and Winter
With fall quickly approaching and winter not too far behind, we’ll be looking for green ways to stay warm without using too much energy. Here are 10 eco-friendly ways to stay warm in the fall and winter while also keeping cozy. By The Hen Family 1. Turn the thermostat down and get a programmable thermostat. […]
5 Unique Household Items Made From Bamboo
Bamboo is one of the world’s fastest-growing and most sustainable crops. It takes as little as four years to reach maturity and can grow up to a meter every day. It also requires no pesticides and can thrive on only rainwater. Its eco-credentials are impressive, and so is its versatility. Take a closer look at […]
Prepping for Baby: Four Items Every Expectant Mom Should Get
Expectant moms have a lot on their minds. They need to think about whether they’re eating right, how to keep their stress levels down, and whether they’ve got everything organized for the arrival of their precious bundle. Keeping all that straight while battling a case of baby brain can be difficult, so we’ve put together […]
13 Ways Yoga Improves Your Health
We all know someone who improved their life with yoga and is more than willing to share their success story. There’s a reason yoga has transitioned from a small niche group to an integral part of our global society. The values and traditions of yoga are so simple that it’s become a great exercise to […]
The Right Bedding Delivers Restful Sleep
We all experience moments of feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by life, and having a dependable, go-to place to recharge, relax, and recuperate is essential. For many of us, that place is unequivocally our trusty beds. When all else fails, we can rely on our bed being there at the end of the day to catch […]
Kimberly-Clark Company to Begin Using Bamboo in Paper Products
Why would paper products giant Kimberly-Clark turn to bamboo fibers in manufacturing its line of paper products? In a nutshell, sustainability. The company has committed to sourcing at least 50 percent of the materials used in its product lines from alternative, sustainable fibers by 2025. It’s an ambitious timeline, but Brenda Nelson, a director in […]