Try This for a Reimagined Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day when people buy cut flowers, boxed chocolates and a variety of gifts to give to their special someone. It’s also a day when trying to get into your favorite restaurant will be next to impossible without a reservation far in advance. While the sentiment behind it all may be […]
6 Little Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly — And a Few Bigger Ways, Too
The race is on to reach net zero emissions and everyone has a role to play, from large multinational corporations to individuals. You always have the power to improve your little corner of the planet for the better — what steps can you take at your home? It’s understandable to wait to make major changes […]
10 Biofriendly Resolutions You’ll Want (and Be Able) to Keep
While people typically make (and let’s be honest, break) resolutions around this time of year, we have some biofriendly resolutions you’ll want to make and keep this New Year. These aren’t tasks you’ll find difficult to complete, nor are they goals too lofty to accomplish. In fact, I think you’ll be able to easily incorporate […]
Biofriendly Fuel Conservation Tips We All Can Use
With gasoline prices between $5.00-$6.00/gallon here in California, I figured now would be a good time to talk about fuel conservation tips. So, in this month’s Biofriendly DIY, we’re going over actions you can take to help reduce your fuel consumption and make your travels a little more biofriendly. With the holidays coming up, we’re […]
7 Bill-Saving Hacks to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient This Winter
We’re all looking for ways to cut our energy bills in the face of this winter’s record-breaking price increases. But woolly jumpers and hot water bottles can only go so far if your home isn’t energy-efficient. Research shows people waste up to £4.4 billion every year simply by leaving lights on when they go out, […]
Simple Green Life Tips to Help You Save Time and Money
Going green is popular for many reasons, as not only can it help the environment, but it can also save you time and money. The best way to go green isn’t always clear, however, and some people find it difficult to make such sweeping changes to their life all at once. Fortunately, there are some […]
Family-Friendly Activities for National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 11th is National Get Outdoors Day. This means it’s the perfect time to gather your family, and friends, and get outside for some family-friendly activities. Now, the idea behind National Get Outdoors Day is not only for people to get out and enjoy some time in nature, but it’s to do so locally. […]
Making Valentine’s Day As Green As Can Be
Valentine’s Day is one of those great, DIY holidays. You don’t actually have to get sucked into the commercialism of the day to enjoy it. You don’t need to go out and buy a box of chocolates, bring your loved one a store-bought greeting card or come home with fresh cut flowers to make it […]
Summer Staycation Ideas You and Your Family Will Love
Even though many people are looking forward to traveling, after having been under stay at home orders for much of the last year, you don’t have to go far to have a good time. In fact, a staycation is an economical and enjoyable way to unplug and get outdoors this summer. The great thing about […]
How to Benefit from Nature: Inside and Out
This month’s Biofriendly DIY is all about how to benefit from nature both inside and out. Now, when I say inside and out, I mean a few things. I mean how nature can be beneficial to you inside the home as well as outside the home. I also mean, and maybe more importantly, how nature […]