Rather than surfing the Internet or chatting with colleagues while you’re waiting for the five o’clock bell to ring at the end of this workday, take some time to organize your office and prepare for tomorrow by following these quick tips: Organize Your Desk Place all...
The middle of July is just about the time when you begin hearing “I’m bored”. If you are looking for new things to do to keep the kids occupied during these final weeks of summer vacation, we have three kid-friendly art projects using recycled materials. Not only...
Love the planet and eat healthy with these natural ice cream recipes. It’s summer! What goes better with summer than ice cream? There is no need to give up your love of the planet—and your love of eating healthy—in order to enjoy this summertime treat. Look for...
If you think a home cleaning service is good just for the weekly, bi-weekly or monthly clean, think again. Life is busy and some of our greatest life moments may be bringing on some of our greatest life stresses. Do not let cleaning be part of the stress. Here are 4...
In an effort to stop using so much paper, we wanted to share with you some of the best online note taking apps we have found. From the very sophisticated Evernote to the very simple Simplenote, here are 4 apps you can begin using that will keep your thoughts...
Whether you are spending the summer cozied up in a city apartment or headed to your month-long rental at the beach, you will want to make the space you are renting feel like home. Here are 5 things that will make your rental house feel like a home: Extra Pillows and...
Headed to a backyard BBQ or picnic in the park this July 4th weekend? While you are making the list of all the things you want to take with you (be sure to checkout our latest e-newsletter for ideas!), don’t forget insect repellant. With all the rain we have...
Getting ready for your red, white and blue celebrations this weekend? While we are celebrating our independence we also want to celebrate our planet with these great disposable AND sustainable tableware options: Susty Party Compostable, non-toxic, renewable,...
Tis the season for summer travel and while you are out exploring this great big wonderful world, don’t forget to take care of it as well. What we pack can be just as important to our planet as where we visit and what we do once we get there. Here are 4 tips...
Proven Ways To Kill Mold Naturally Studies show that health problems from mold exposure are on the increase—from headaches and runny noses to more serious respiratory conditions, mold is not only hurting your home, it is hurting your health. Two things that...
Create the Perfect Urban Garden This Year! This time of year always makes us want to spend time in our garden. The problem? We live in an apartment with a very tiny outdoor space. This year, we are using these 4 tips to create a beautiful garden in our small...
If you are enjoying warm evenings sipping wine on your balcony or patio, why not upcycle those empty bottles and add some charm to your outdoor space. Checkout some of these great ideas we found on Pinterest: Decorative Vases via Top Inspired A little glass paint,...
In the words of Will Smith, “Summer, summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.” Easier said than done when you are a small business owner, right? This summer, we encourage you to take advantage of the “summer, summer, summertime” and implement some of these...
Today is World Environment Day with the theme, "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care." Watch the World Environment Day 2015 Official Video: So, how do you begin living with less? Here are 4 things you can do today that will not only help you live with...
While the medicine cabinet is not exactly the first place you think of when it comes to organizing your home, it is one of the most important areas to keep clean and stocked—especially as we head into the summer months. We recommend starting this process by clearing...
If you are living in a small NYC space, the idea of composting may seem impossible. While the city of New York has great resources for urban dwellers looking to compost (checkout the NYC Compost Project and compost pickup services like CompostNow), one of the...
A four-day workweek means we are already headed to the weekend and once again, many of us will be enjoying the great outdoors (still need to get your outdoor space ready? Click here!). Stumped for what to bring to the next cookout or BBQ? We have some great side...
Most of us are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage our health, but did you realize that your indoor air may be doing the same thing? According to studies by the EPA, indoor levels of pollutants may be 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor pollutant levels; indoor...
This weekend is the unofficial beginning of the summer season and if your outdoor furniture is still in storage—or has been sitting on your cold patio all winter long—you may want to take some time this week to give those pieces a quick clean. Regardless what kind of...
Decorate Your Apartment Without Breaking Your Budget Whether you are moving into your first apartment in the city or just looking to add some fresh design to a rental space you’ve had for years, we have 10 easy ways you can decorate your apartment without breaking...