Our DIY Wedding Invitations

I knew that I didn't want my wedding invitations to be boring or traditional and I wanted them to be as DIY as possible.   I began to get discouraged since all of the invitations I liked didn't at all fit into my budget, but then our friend and graphic designer, Kirby Doss saved the day.  He took my handwriting and ideas and made our invitations oh so lovely. With our wedding invitations we sent a RSVP postcard (which used less paper than a traditional RSVP card with an...

Read More »

DIY Christmas Projects

I am supposed to be taking down our Christmas tree.  Instead here are a few of my Christmas projects: 1.  Gift tags from scrap paper I made the blue ones from the inside of those envelopes that come with bills, I used a rubber stamp on the green one and both the green patterned one and the red pattered one I made from scraps of Martha Stewart craft paper from Wal-Mart.  The lace looking tag was made using a Martha Stewart lace punch. 2.  Ugly Christmas Ornaments I made these at Dandy Doodles, which is one of those paint your...

Read More »

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Did I mention I am an aunt?  I love my nieces and nephews a whole bunch.  For Christmas this year, Ben and I really wanted to give them cool presents that they would love and maybe be something they would keep for a bit.  One of the presents we decided to buy for them was The Lorax by Dr. Seuss.  Not only is it a wonderful story but it will hopefully encourage them to care about our planet. The Lorax is a really cute book that teaches children about environmental responsibility.  The...

Read More »

Oh Santa, wrap mine in twine…

This twine is so cute and it is 100% cotton and biodegradable.  I can't decide which color to put on my wish...

Read More »

Eco-Friendly Gift Guide

"Green gifting" is the perfect way to encourage others to start buying recycled or eco-friendly products.  I love receiving any eco-friendly gift especially if it has been upcycled or re-purposed in some clever way.  Maybe this list will help make your Christmas shopping a little easier.  (Note to my husband:  I love all of these gift ideas!) 1.  Re-claimed Sterling Silver Earrings by Figs and Ginger 2. Zak Designs Mixing Bowls 3.  Eggling 4.  Large Recycled Paper Mat 5.  Zhena's Gypsy Stackable Tea Variety Pack 6.  Rock Star Detox Body Scrub 7.  Baggu...

Read More »

Green Tip: LED Christmas Lights

I try to be green when possible and I am always interested in any new way to make my home more energy efficient.  If you are like me, you probably know that LED lights are more green but do you know why?  LED (light-emitting diode) Christmas lights use up to 90% less energy than standard Christmas lights depending on bulb size, only emit a small amount of heat and can last up to 20 years.  Since they barely give off heat they are a lot safer to use on Christmas Trees...

Read More »

Easy Now

I'm really into hot tea.  I am especially into tea that helps me out in some way or another.  I love Celestial Seasoning's Sleepytime Extra tea before bed.  It contains Valerian and Chamomile which put me in such a great mood and helps me fall asleep.  I recently discovered Traditional Medicinals Organic Easy Now Herbal Tea for stress and tension at Kroger in their organic section.  This little tea bag helps me stay sane.  I am pretty high-strung to say the least and Easy Now really works for...

Read More »

Backyard Composting

(This post is my response to Amber Oswalt's recent comment:

Hey! I want to start a compost pile! How can I do that?)

Kirby(my roommate)  used wooden pallets and chicken wire to make it.  We put in leaves, egg shells, coffee grounds, tea bags, any table scraps (except meat) and the pumpkin I carved for Halloween. We usually keep a bowl in the kitchen and empty it into the compost bin daily.  Oh and my friend Danielle added worms to our bin, which maybe is the most important part....

Read More »