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Mija Style: Ankara Sundress

June 28, 2016 in Girl's Fashion - 27 Comments

Dressing a little girl has been both delightful and challenging. Having a little girl opens the opportunity to indulge in the fairytale of dressup, but it's SO easy to get into trouble purchasing every tiny piece of clothing that makes you squee. This leads to overspending and far too many clothes to keep up with. In… Read More »

Our Veggie Seeds Are Down + $50 Walmart & EcoScraps Giveaway

May 31, 2016 in Gardening - 6 Comments

Since my last garden update, I’ve put all of our veggie seeds down and added on to the surrounding area. In the raised bed, I planted

May 2016: Prepping Our Square Foot Garden

May 18, 2016 in Gardening - 54 Comments

Last year, our garden was a fail. There were a few variables leading to its demise. I bought this way cool garden kit that fit our front garden area perfectly. Without much thought, I threw

How To Find Sustainable Products At Walmart

April 24, 2015 in Get It - 1 Comment

In the last few years, Walmart has truly impressed me with their sustainability efforts. Years ago, I would have never imagined being able to afford organic groceries or finding them at Walmart of all places. They've amazed me as they've added natural brands to their shelves like Mrs. Meyers and Wild Oats and continue to provide families… Read More »

Natural Living: What We’re Using From Thrive

January 20, 2015 in Get It, Thrive - 1 Comment

As we settle in the new year, we are becoming more conscious of our health. With the holidays behind us, we are now focusing on replenishing our pantry products for a healthful year. This year, I want to share more on how we journey through living a more natural lifestyle. I feel like in the last year I've… Read More »

Eco-Friendly Train From Green Toys

December 23, 2014 in Get It, Kids - No Comments

Christmas isn't complete without a toy train under the tree! There's just something about the locomotives that sets the tone of happiness and joy around the holidays. We received a very special toy train for Juicy this year. One that can be described as both simple and extraordinary. The Green Toys Train was high on our holiday list… Read More »

30 Green Days / Thrift To Reduce Carbon Footprint

April 11, 2014 in Homemaking - No Comments

Thrifting is something that I've been doing ever since I was a little girl. Growing up in a single parent household made thrifting a necessary for survival. Nowadays it's like the best thing since sliced bread. At any rate, thrifting is a really great way to reuse items reducing energy and emissions used to produce and… Read More »

Shopping Your Way To A Better World

May 14, 2013 in Get It, Social Good - 1 Comment

Do you ever feel that all the good news of the world gets overshadowed by the negativity out there? I mean, I don't know about you, but sometimes it feels like all the problems out there are too big to solve. It may be comforting to know that many of our every day choices as… Read More »

Walmart’s Making Great Strides Towards Sustainability

September 22, 2012 in Food & Recipes, Social Good - No Comments

As a Walmart Mom, I love sharing recipes, diy projects, and promos incorporating Walmart, but I especially love sharing what they are doing to be a responsible brand. Over the years, I have watched Walmart make major moves in the area of sustainability and I am happy to share some of their latest from this… Read More »

Guest Post: Reducing the Costs of Eco-Friendly Living

June 1, 2012 in Homemaking - No Comments

Without a doubt, pursuing a healthier, eco-friendly lifestyle can stress the household budget. Organic and green-certified products often cost more than the conventional versions. However, common sense and creativity can help reduce these costs. Cut Food Costs Organic produce can cost as much as 40 percent more than traditionally grown crops. Pesticide and hormone-free farm… Read More »

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Mija Style: Ankara Sundress

Our Veggie Seeds Are Down + $50 Walmart & EcoScraps Giveaway

May 2016: Prepping Our Square Foot Garden

How To Find Sustainable Products At Walmart

Eco-Friendly Train From Green Toys

30 Green Days / Thrift To Reduce Carbon Footprint

Guest Post: Reducing the Costs of Eco-Friendly Living

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