Just wanted to share some photos of flowering trees that have been making my middle of the semester, not-sure-what-the-weather-is-doing days. Thanks Virginia Tech, for being so inspiring and uplifting this spring! By the way, if you haven't yet, would you mind taking this quick survey letting me know your thoughts about my blog? I appreciate … Continue reading Spring Blooms
Tag: love the earth
Love the Earth: Recycled Vases
For the last post in this month's series, I thought I'd show you something an eensy bit creative... This is a super fun, no skills required way to recycle and craft/decorate at the same time! Instead of buying small bud vases, simply rinse out old jars and bottles. My favorites are salsa jars and Mexican … Continue reading Love the Earth: Recycled Vases
Ideas to “Recycle”
I'm kind of sad this series is almost over! I'm glad though, because I've been wanting to do it for awhile... even before I had this blog! To be honest, one of the reasons I re-started {public} blogging was so I could share my earth day & sustainability ideas! So, yay for accomplishing something I've … Continue reading Ideas to “Recycle”
1% for the Planet
Continuing the Love the Earth series, I wanted to highlight an organization that connected businesses and consumers with nonprofits to drive positive change towards the environment. 1% for the Planet is made up of 1200 companies in 48 countries. Each of these companies pledge to give one percent of their sales to more than 3300 … Continue reading 1% for the Planet
Ideas to “Reuse”
"Gotta reduce, reuse, recycle..." Jack Johnson sings, and it's stuck in my head. Here are some tips for more ideas on how to make "reusing" a part of your daily life. Cloth I wrote a separate post about cloth toilet paper. An easier step to take is switching over to cloth napkins. Paper napkins are … Continue reading Ideas to “Reuse”
Earth Day! & Sustainable Companies to Follow
Happy Earth Day! I hope you have been enjoying my "love the earth" series and that it will inspire you to make a few subtle, yet impactful changes in your lifestyle. A majority of pollution and waste comes from large companies that produce all of the STUFF we continuously buy. So, I thought I would … Continue reading Earth Day! & Sustainable Companies to Follow
Reuse: Cloth Toilet Paper
So, this is probably the most extreme measure I've taken so far in the name of sustainability. I feel like it's appropriate to share this on earth day, since it's the most bold move I've taken as of yet! It sounds weird, but I promise it's not as gross as it sounds!! And, hopefully you … Continue reading Reuse: Cloth Toilet Paper
The Flowers & The Bees
Have you heard that honey bees are in decline? If you've also been wondering what's going on with the bees too, I did some research on the EarthJustice website to inform us of the facts behind the rumor that honey bees are disappearing. I decided to re-type this article for you that I found quite … Continue reading The Flowers & The Bees
Love the Earth: Climate
Let's change the conversation. It seems that most people have confusion about why we need to take action to preserve our environment. "Global Warming" is too specific, and doesn't give the whole picture, leading people to not believe in its existence. Global Climate Change is a better description of the problem people need to be … Continue reading Love the Earth: Climate
Take Action Pledge
Do you want to make a difference? Visit this site to take a pledge to be responsible for products you use and the food you eat. They say, "Join us in our commitment to increasing transparency around what we put into our bodies. Just say yes, please, to knowing the processes, ingredients, and environmental impact … Continue reading Take Action Pledge
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