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Effortless Eco-Friendly Swaps for the Working Mom
6 effortless eco-swaps for the busy working mom 🌿
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How to Balance Green Living as a Full-Time Working Mom
5 quick tips for busy working moms to find balance in their sustainable-living goals.
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7 Sustainable Ways to Celebrate Fall in 2024
Fall Family Activities: Embracing Nature and Sustainability It’s Fall Y’all! (Yes, I just did that). I don’t care – I love to celebrate fall! I may not be That Girl with the boots, the flannel, and the PSL, but give me a crisp fall morning and hoodie weather and I am one happy camper. And fall is the perfect season to enjoy the beauty of nature while spending quality time with your family. As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisp, there are countless opportunities to engage in eco-friendly activities that foster a love for the environment and promote sustainable living. Here’s how you can celebrate fall with…
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Sustainable Home Organization: How to Organize Your Home Sustainably
I have been on a binge of The Home Edit for the last couple of weeks. It started when I was trying to get a few important spaces back in order before school starts (Read my Back to School posts here), but now the determination has migrated into the entire house. But my biggest beef with home organization is all the overconsumption and PLASTIC. We need to find a balance in Sustainable Home Organization. This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. These are all products or companies that I have used and…
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Effortless Eco Swaps: 5 Ways to Make Your Summer Sustainable
5 Simple Sustainable Swaps for Summer Summer is a season of fun, relaxation, and adventure. It’s also the perfect time to make some simple yet impactful changes that can benefit both your lifestyle and the planet. Embracing sustainability doesn’t have to be overwhelming; even small adjustments can make a significant difference. Sustainable swaps for summer can be simple, fun, and get the whole family involved! This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. I only link to products I have personally used or researched. We’ve made a few improvements to our sustainable…
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The Ultimate Earth Day Resource: 45 Articles for Green Living
Happy Earth Day! Are you celebrating today? Are you setting new green goals? Are you just now realizing it’s Earth Day and scrambling to find something memorable or instructional to do with your kids? Whatever your reason for visiting today, I’m glad you did! Because today I have an extra special roundup of ALL THINGS GREEN LIVING. Yup! You read that right. You hit the jackpot and stumbled upon everything you can think of related to green living from The Peaceful Burrow. Some of the below categories may overlap so you might find posts in multiple articles for easy reference. World Earth Day theme for 2024 is Planet vs Plastics,…
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3 Super Easy Eco-Friendly Things To Do Today
Family-Friendly and Eco-Friendly Things To Do Looking for meaningful ways to bond with your family while making a positive impact on the planet? Today, more than ever, families are embracing eco-friendly practices as a way to teach children about environmental responsibility and cultivate a deeper connection with nature. In this guide, we’ll explore three eco-friendly things you can do with your family today, turning everyday moments into opportunities for environmental stewardship and family bonding. Let’s dive in and discover how together, as a family, we can take small steps towards a greener, more sustainable future. Eco-Friendly Crafts Get creative with eco-friendly crafts using recycled materials such as paper, cardboard, or plastic…
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Why I Quit New Year Resolutions in 2024
As January 1st rolled around, I saw and heard all the usual chatter around New Year Resolutions. Nothing new there. However, scrolling through social media I found just as many people denouncing resolutions as I did embracing them. This struck me differently. I have always been one to make several resolutions, set big goals, and start new bullet journal trackers that I most definitely won’t fill out after 2 weeks, But I’m changing things up this year. Why? Because I have come to the conclusion that these cold winter months are a time for hibernating, just like in nature. Okay, I know we can’t physically hibernate. But January has low…
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How to Have an Eco-Friendly Winter Break: 6 Tips
Eco-Friendly Winter Break As the winter season sets in, bringing with it crisp air and the promise of snowflakes, it’s the perfect time to slow down and embrace the tranquility of a green and relaxing winter break. Instead of succumbing to the hectic pace that often accompanies the holidays, let’s explore some tips to infuse your winter break with eco-friendly practices and peaceful moments. Read on for ways to have an eco-friendly winter break. Nature Escapes Make the most of the winter wonderland by planning nature escapes for the family. Whether it’s a weekend in a cozy cabin, day trip to a nearby national park, or a walk around the…
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The Best Ways to Cultivate Gratitude for the Environment
Cultivating Gratitude for the Environment: A Family-Friendly Reflection As leaves change colors, the air grows crisp, and we gather around friends and family, it’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on the gratitude we hold for the environment that sustains us. For families with children, fostering a sense of appreciation for the natural world not only instills lifelong values but also creates a foundation for a more sustainable and eco-conscious future. Read on for ways to share our gratitude for the environment with our children during this season of life. Nature Walks and Scavenger Hunts One of the simplest ways to connect with the environment as a family is…
