Back-to-school is synonymous with pens, paper, books, new clothing and a return to the regimented days of classes and extracurricular activities. Whether you’re the one looking forward to returning to the classroom or you’re busy getting the little ones ready for the...
Keep Your Thoughts Organized and Your Paper Consumption Minimal 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...
If you’re like us, we spend as much time as possible in the summer browsing local farmer's markets (check out websites such as GrowNYC or Local Harvest for locations close to you) and not just for great ingredients for meals. We can’t help but use some of those...
This Sunday is pretty much one of our favorite days of the summer--National Ice Cream Day! We are always looking for a reason to add an extra scoop to our bowl (we even shared some all-natural recipes here) and if you are hesitating to dive into this cool summer...
Warm summer nights are one of the best things about this sultry season unless you’re stuck indoors. Even the most eco-friendly of us have a tough time roughing it in the heat at home; it’s just no fun. There’s nothing quite like the AC to cool you down, but there are...
It’s World Chocolate Day and if you are thinking of cutting back on celebrating in order to keep your furniture and clothing free from chocolate stains, we've got your solution! Below find some quick eco-friendly tips for getting rid of chocolate stains on just about...
While there are many ways you can green your 4th of July celebration (see a previous post for some great ideas), it really does all start with the grill. While you are already prepped with your organic meat options, fresh local produce and reusable utensils, there...
While you are hopping on your social media channels to connect with others in celebration of Social Media Day, we wanted to remind you how social media can (and should!) be used to share our passion for living an eco-friendly lifestyle and help us connect--and get...
'Tis the season for the great outdoors and anyone living in NYC knows that having your own place in the sun--from a private patio to a shared rooftop--is the icing on top of your summer cake. Even the tiniest of outdoor spaces can be made into the perfect summer...
The summer solstice marks a brief moment in time in which the Earth is titled in its greatest inclination toward the sun, providing the longest period between sunrise and sunset. Tomorrow, join past cultures in the historical celebration of the summer solstice. Here’s...
How to Wash Vegetables and Fruits to Make Sure They Are Ready to Eat Those first fruits (or veggies) from your garden are about ready to be picked. What do you do next? Clean them of course (we are a cleaning company, after all!). Whether you are loading up your...
If you think moms are the only experts in housekeeping techniques, think again. In honor of Father's Day this Sunday, we have gathered some of the best-ever cleaning tips from dads. What tricks of the cleaning trade has your dad taught you? Tackle the hardest task...
One of the most frustrating things in life is when you’re wearing your favorite shirt and you accidentally get a pesky, hard to remove stain. It can ruin your day, but it doesn’t have to ruin your shirt! In honor of National Ballpoint Pen Day, we’re here to help you...
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...
Richard Louv, author of “The Nature Principle,” coined a term that we should all have in our vocabulary. He calls it “nature-deficit disorder” and it revolves around the aspect that when we stop spending time in nature, our health, spiritual and physical well-being...
We often think of composting in the fall--which is a great time to start a bin--or even the spring when temperatures begin to rise and the composting process starts to develop that rich soil we love to use for planting. But, what about summer? Experts agree that the...
Is Your Outdoor Space Ready? This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of the summer barbecue season and is the time when we celebrate everything great about eating and entertaining outdoors. Is your outdoor space ready? Whether you have a magnificent backyard...
It’s the end of the school year and your kids are headed home with what is left of their desk: broken crayons, unsharpened pencils, old eraser and unused notebook paper. Instead of throwing these mismatched pieces away, why not find a more green solution? Here are...
Transportation is one of the leading causes of global warming, which is why we love May 19th: Bike to Work Day. And, in honor of this year’s Bike to Work Week, StreetEasy has determined which NYC neighborhoods are best for bikers – both to live in and bike through....
There is a real art to loading the dishwasher—and the strategy isn’t just about saving you cleaning time in the kitchen. A full dishwasher (no half loads) is the best way to save energy and water, especially if you keep your setting to “light wash” (seriously, it...