I’m a cyclist. I used to commute to work by bike, but I work from home now. This bike is my baby. It’s my car. Now, riding a bike instead of driving is super green! But even bikes can produce waste. They have tires, inner tubes, and parts that need to be replaced. I’m concerned … Read more

My change the other day was about keeping the lights off throughout the day and only turning them on as needed after 5pm. Today’s change is turning off lights throughout the house that have been left on. I have a big family. My household, right now, has 10 people living in it. Half of them … Read more

I like the freezer. It helps keep food from spoiling and it helps save money. For one, I LOVE smoothies. But frozen fruit is highway robbery. So I figured out that buying whole fruits and freezing them myself saves me a ton! However, it’s hard to freeze them without bags. I don’t buy Ziplock bags … Read more

I already set up the recycling center and people are using it. But, I have seen some pill bottles go into the plastic section. According to my local recycling group, you need to take pill bottles to the pharmacy or sheriff’s office. So, I’m alerting the family today that I will be collecting pill bottles … Read more

There’s a game I like to play sometimes. It’s purpose is to see how low I can get my electric bill. I will wake up and not turn on a single light. I will see how long I can last. The funny thing is that I CAN LAST ALL DAY! Up into after 5pm, I … Read more

Recycling is great. I always figure out a way to recycle no matter where I live. And I have always tried to convince the fam to join in. Most of the time they are supportive and willing. But, some people forget, are too lazy to take it outside or they straight up don’t care. I’m … Read more

I’m ashamed to admit how many latex gloves I have thrown away over the years. I’m so supposed to be “sooooo grreeen and eco-conscious,” but here I am throwing gloves into the landfill. Look, I have 6 children who happen to be 5 cats and 1 rabbit. That’s a whole lot of shit and a … Read more

I hate paper towels. I hate napkins. They are literally designed to be thrown away. You literally spend money on something to throw it away. Money in the garbage. I don’t use napkins a lot. I’m the messiest eater. But, I do find myself using napkins and paper towels. They are handed to me when … Read more

My husband and I usually have a good system. We have two large bins in our car. Whenever we go shopping, we check out, skip the grocery bags, take our cart to the car and place the items in the bins. When we get home, we take the bins inside. Very easy. Very green. But, … Read more