The Green Life
When I got married, I literally became Mrs. Green AND started going green! The Green Life is full of ideas for keeping home naturally beautiful, clean, & fresh using non-toxic solutions. I include ingredients & recipes for the home & garden, as well as personal care for the body & hair.
A green Design & Sustainable lifestyle blog. At the intersection of home, well-being, & sustainability. Going Green
Plotting & Planning a Fall Garden Zone 9a
Hey friends & neighbors! It’s that time of year to start planning a fall garden. Except that in zone 9a, we don’t have what most folks would call “Fall”. Our seasons are just…
SCS – Bentonite Clay & Charcoal Mask
Hey hey y’all. I apologize that I did not get to edit and share SCS with you last week. I finally got it done & I’m sharing the bentonite clay & charcoal mask…
SCS – How’s Your Mental Health?
Hi again friends & neighbors! I posted this video on all my social media channels because its just that important. If you’ve been here before you know that I am a huge mental…
Trimming 4b/4c Natural Hair
I’m getting a trim this week’s self care Sunday & sharing 3 different methods I have used for trimming 4b/4c natural hair. Before I dive right into the trim, let’s talk about why…
Using Exfoliation & CBD Oil for Skin Care
This week’s self care Sunday is all about how & why I incorporate regular exfoliation & CBD oil in my skin care routine. CBD oil is all the rage and I finally know…
DIY Kitchen Cleaners Without Borax
Hi friend! If you’ve been here before welcome back! If you’re new here, thanks so much for stopping by! Today I’m talking about DIY kitchen cleaners. If you’ve been here before, you already…
How & Why I Made a DIY Compost Sifter
I grew up in an extended family home where my grandparents grew their own food & cooked everyday. They loved gardening, so – surprise surprise – they had a compost pile too. I…
Eco-Friendly Home Essentials
One of my goals for 2019 & beyond is to continue my sustainability journey by challenging myself to shop less. When I have to shop, I want to buy smarter & greener than…
2018 Holiday Green Gift Guide
It’s Christmas time!! And you know what that means… a mad dash to finish checking off the Christmas list. Why do we always wait until the last minute to get those last few…
All Natural Homemade Personal Care Recipes
When I first went natural with my hair wayyyyy back in 1993, I dabbled a little in natural products for my hair. I didn’t get too far – there wasn’t much information &…
