The holidays are almost here and my wife and I are expecting our first baby boy so I wanted to create a painting for his nursery wall inspired by nature. We ended up choosing a whale for his nursery wall and below is a video of the painting from start to finish. I painted the [...]

As the Christmas season kicks into full gear, many wives find themselves frantically searching for the perfect gift for their husbands. In addition to the usual factors that go into your Christmas shopping decisions, why not determine to make your gifts both enjoyable and environmentally-friendly this year? In doing so, you will be purchasing guilt-free [...]

As Kermit the Frog famously quipped, “It’s not easy being green.”  This sentiment is most often felt when you get to the checkout line and realize that your bill has nearly doubled because of your efforts to go green.  It’s no surprise that eco-friendly products cost more; after all, they’re simply not as highly demanded [...]

The Internet is buzzing with various DIY gadgets and trash craft ideas: DIY Christmas lights out of bottles, chick handbags out of vinyl records and nice-looking accessories out of pop tabs… All those are fun and obviously useful because they develop a great habit of turning useless stuff into something cool (maybe even if that’s [...]

Today is the 160th birthday of Robert Louis Stevenson, so to honor his memory and celebrate one of my favorite books of all time “Treasure Island” we wanted to ask the question; “How Green is a Pirate?” To measure how green a pirate is we first have to consider their lifestyle… Yo, ho, ho a [...]

As consumers grow more conscious about the decisions they’re making while shopping for necessities for their families, retailers and product manufacturers have begun to realize the marketing power behind selling “green” products. As an eco-concious consumer you may be asking yourself “What is Green-Washing?”; Unfortunately, often times these companies will market their product as being [...]

In an attempt to keep a clean house, many people end up using harsh chemicals that can be harmful to both humans and the environment. While ecological alternatives to these products exist, purchasing green chemicals and cleaning supplies can be an expensive endeavor. Furthermore, because they don’t have the same chemical fighting power of regular, [...]

Have you ever wondered what was in your products?  I never did.  The thought that harmful ingredients were in my moisturizer or shampoo never even registered with me.  Because of course the companies would never be allowed to get away with this right?   Especially not in children’s products right? My mother told me about this [...]

As the green movement continues to gain steam, one of the first things people are encouraged to cut out has been unnecessary paper products. From digital editions of the morning paper to online invoicing instead of paper bills, big companies and consumers have begun doing their part to reduce the amount of paper used every [...]

Have you ever wanted to prove your green knowledge? Would you like to be able to boast about your eco-friendly smarts? If you answered yes then you need to take the Our Everyday Earth “How Green Are You?” Quiz… You will be quizzed on green living, transportation and alternative energy. So are you ready for [...]

You’ve wrapped all your presents in beautiful, shiny holiday paper and arranged them under the tree, around the menorah, or wherever your family will gather to open them.  But as you look on, you are beset by a nagging feeling in the back of your mind.  You are thinking about where all of that paper [...]

While using ecologically-friendly products around the house and eliminating unnecessary waste are often targeted as prime ways to become more green, rarely does the topic of clothing arise. From the ways the fabrics are dyed and treated, to the intensive shipping process most clothing endures to get into your hands, purchasing a new pair of [...]

Are you looking to make an eco-friendly homemade Halloween costume this year? Well you’ve come to the right place, here is our top ten list of homemade Halloween costume ideas; 1. The Recycled Alien! A colander mixed in with some recycled plastic cups and plastic plates make for an awesome recycled alien! 2. Plastic Bag [...]

The holidays bring with them winter weather, family gatherings, out-of-town guests, gift-buying (and wrapping) frenzies, loads of cooking, tons of trash, and basically a lot of extra expenses that tax both your budget and our planet. You’re no doubt consuming a lot more energy at this time of year, not to mention supporting harmful manufacturing [...]

Being frugal and being green go together so here is our guide to prevent some of those cash wasting activities and stop you throwing cash in the trash: Remember that line from Love Story? "Love means never having to say you’re sorry"? Sorry to rain on the parade of viewers who have sobbed through the [...]

This holiday season, green is the color of choice as more families are thinking of ways to incorporate saving our planet with craft activities. Giving a gift to the planet may be the best way to show your love and joy as the holidays quickly approach. Crafts are not only a great way to bring [...]

Have you been considering starting a home decorating project but wanted some ideas to make your renovation more eco friendly? Well this article is our attempt at helping you with some of our own green decorating ideas…. With our first baby on the way my wife and I have started taking on those small renovation [...]

Have you been searching for plans to build a homemade composter? Well we have the perfect solution, today we are writing about how to build a composter using materials from any local hardware store, and the best part is, it costs less than $30! Materials List: For this project you will need the following… 5 [...]

The following video was created by the US department of energy. The video uses simple graphics to explain the science behind turning sunlight into electricity. It provides a solar panels 101 guide covering the basics of solar voltaic panels and solar cells. We have also provided a quick transcript of the video below; Transcript of [...]

Butterflies are just about everyone’s favorite little bug. Thought to be a good omen and known as a hugely important part of the eco-system, butterflies symbolize and inspire a general happiness wherever they are seen. With the rapid decrease of available natural land for butterflies to frolic around and reproduce on making a butterfly garden [...]