Eco-friendly home additions are not nearly as rare as they once were. For example, more families are opting to install cool metal roofs instead of traditional asphalt ones; not only are they often made of recycled materials, but they can also save 25% more in energy costs, helping families to reduce their carbon footprint and their monthly bills. Nowadays, a [...]

Disclosure: In partnership with Toyota, I received a car to review for a week. All opinions contained below are my own and 100% honest. When you are a family of 6 people, space in a vehicle isn’t a luxury so much as a necessity. Even when all of us aren’t traveling together, it is still important to have a vehicle [...]

The weather is starting to get warmer, so it’s the perfect time to open all of your windows, let some air in your home, and make a few renovations that you were unable to do during the winter months. And as the eco-friendly home trend continues to grow, many people who choose to make renovations do so to help make [...]

Did you know that new windows can lower your energy bills? In fact, depending on where you live, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that you can save up to $501 annually by replacing older single-pane windows with new Energy Star approved models. You don’t necessarily have to replace your windows, however, to start saving money. There are [...]

Are you living with chronic pain? You aren’t alone. There are over 1.5 billion people living with chronic pain. Many people feel helpless with their pain, and many others feel prescribed painkillers are the only choice they have. If you are wary of using painkillers, you are not alone. Pharmaceutical pain medications can be dangerous, and medical science is starting [...]

When you look good, you feel good. We’ve all heard that before. Most of the country agrees with this as well. In fact, an increased focus on wellness has resulted in more than 179 million people in America visiting spas in 2016 alone. People all over the country are buying products that will increase their health and wellness, including new [...]

Malibu is taking a stand on the plastic usage in their city. On Monday, February 12, the city council met to discuss the issue. The 65 seaside restaurants and food vendors have until June 1 to cease the use of all plastic straws and other utensils. This means that they have just over three months to make the switch. Materials [...]

It’s no secret that more and more consumers are prioritizing sustainability and eco-friendliness with many of their purchases. From furniture to apparel and accessories, there’s seemingly a more sustainable solution to just about everything — including watches. Watches haven’t always been associated with eco-friendliness and sustainability, but many manufacturers are following the demand by emphasizing responsible sourcing in their products. [...]

If there has ever been a car that epitomizes the idea of green transportation, it is the Toyota Prius. Ever since I started learning about sustainability, I have wanted to drive one. The idea of a car that gets better than 50 miles per gallon and run on an electric charge has always felt like car goals. Thanks to Toyota, [...]