Category Archives: Green Living

Solar Phone Charger Guide for First-Time Buyers

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These days, many campers, hikers, backpackers and other adventurers carry their smartphones, GPS and other gadgets to face the challenges of the great outdoors. Find the best solar phone charger to fuel your fun with this handy gear review.

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Ew! Clean your Yoga Mat Already!

You're on your mat, concentrating on your pose, getting right into that stretch. Now take a deep breath in through your nose and Holy Hell in a Handbasket! What is that smell?! Your sweaty, moist yoga mat is a brilliant breeding ground for all manner of bacteria that can lead to bad smells that will zing your zen or even infections like staph. So clean your yoga mat already!

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How I Saved $724 a Year on Laundry Costs

I’m a green queen, but I’ve always been surprisingly complacent about my laundry costs and carbon footprint. When learning about how harmful the chemicals in detergents and softeners are, I examined my laundry habits and was pleased as punch to find that I could be much greener and save a bunch of money in the process. Yay me!

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How Nature is Good for Your Mental Health

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Research has thrown up more evidence that people living near woods, parks and green spaces are less prone to mental and physical health issues. People living in greener areas displayed reduced anxiety, depression and other health issues.

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BEST Veggie Burgers Ever!

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Veggie burgers are always a 'hit or miss' kind of thing for me. Until I found this recipe, and now even your most staunch meat-eater will be begging for more. These veggie burgers are easy to make, friggin delicious and a healthy way to enjoy your favorite fast food.

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15 Green Money-Saving Tips for your Bathroom

I've managed to cut the costs in my bathroom by over $1000 a year (true story!). By switching out my cleaning products, personal products and cosmetics for DIY natural alternatives, I save money and expose my family to fewer chemicals. Add to that my energy-efficient and water-saving savvy and you get a greener, healthier home.

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