Our friends over at West Coast Mommy share some helpful tips for turning your bedroom into a more restful, earth-friendly space. We spend about a third of our lives in bed, so a comfortable and tranquil bedroom is one indulgence I yearn to have. But, with a toddler still sleeping in my room, a dog […]
Five Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is a day to celebrate and appreciate our beautiful planet, which provides so much for each of us every single day. It never complains or asks for a day off. It just keeps giving regardless of what we do or don’t do in return. To really get involved in Earth Day, you need […]
What Does ‘Eco-Friendly’ Really Mean?
A lot of products and services out on the market claim that they’re “green” or “eco-friendly,” but have you ever asked yourself what, exactly, that means? These are popular buzz words that get thrown around a lot, but, when it comes right down to it, there isn’t really a legal definition of those terms. Okay, […]
How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
Washing, folding and sorting laundry seems to be, at times, a cruel game meant to try one’s patience. Shirt after shirt, sock after sock, and sheet after sheet. Ugh! Fitted sheets are the worst! Folding them can be a nightmare and sometimes a complete mystery. With their different angles and gathered corners, they make you […]
Jump into Spring with these Fun and Easy Ideas
Fresh green grass, bright blooming flowers, and warm welcoming sunshine – springtime is in the air, which means it’s time to wash your life clean of winter and to make room for everything spring. A new season means new beginnings, and springtime is the best time to start anew. Winter may have kept you cooped […]
What to Pack for a Caribbean Getaway
When traveling, you need to pack the essentials and pack light. Below is a helpful list by our friends over at Having Fun Saving for what specifically to pack for a Caribbean getaway: Getting ready for a girls weekend to Punta Cana, and I’ve never been anywhere in the Caribbean or the Dominican Republic. In […]
Go Green this St. Patrick’s Day with Cariloha
Wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day is traditionally a must. Green, on green, on green. It’s part of what makes this Irish holiday so much fun, including its loads of four leaf clovers, red beards and “kiss me I’m Irish” shirts. Gaelic legend says the reason for wearing green is that it will protect you […]
How to Stay Fit on Your Cruise
Cruises are about relaxing by the pool, having your choice of drinks, and enjoying the buffet along with fine dining in the evenings. This is, of course, a disaster for any diet and exercise plans you may be on, as well as your waistline and possibly your health. There is good news. Fitness centers and […]