Tip 13-Clean & Green

This green tip is about choosing healthier personal care items and starting to read their labels.
The government does not require health studies or pre-market testing for cosmetic products such as soaps and shampoos before they are sold, even though our skin absorbs around 60% of whatever we put on it. Additionally, these chemicals are rinsed [...]

Tip 12-Sustainable Fabrics

Of course I have to make this a green tip! Bamboo is the latest, greatest and newest fabric on the market today. It’s super soft, anti-microbial, naturally elastic and durable. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in earth, it can grow up to 3 meters per day! Also, it’s naturally resistant to pests, so it can [...]

Tip 11-Green Cleaning

This green tip is important for two major reasons, our planet and our children. Making your own cleaners or buying eco-friendly versions is easier and more accessible than you think, and of course safer!

So many common household items can be used for daily cleaning: baking soda, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and salt are some staples that [...]

I Have A Dream Discount!

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. we’re offering 25% off our I HAVE A DREAM t shirt through Friday, January 22nd! Use the coupon code MLK25 on our website to receive the discount.

Martin Luther King, Jr. had a beautiful dream. We all have dreams. Challenge the child who wears this t to tell you about [...]

Tip 10-Trash It?

Today’s tip is quick-but significant. To truly live sustainably and decrease your overall footprint on our dear mother earth, you have to decrease your contribution to garbage. It’s a small step that will leave a big impact. Try to be mindful of what you’re throwing away and always ask yourself if it’s really garbage [...]

Tip 9-Conserve it

Conserve our precious water and vital energy. We hear almost daily about how important it is to conserve water and energy. But have you taken action and made changes in your home and with your routine? Here are a few ideas to help you conserve.

Water is life, always be mindful of your usage, try to:
• [...]

Ragaboo on local NPR

Yesterday was a first for me. I chatted live on our local NPR affiliate WJCT with the host of First Coast Connect, Melissa Ross. I was nervous at first, but it turned out to be fun and exhilarating, and I met some really neat people! I thought I’d share with you my segment…

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Tip 8-Locavores

Maybe you’ve heard of locavores, or maybe you haven’t. Perhaps you are one and don’t even know it. Wikipedia defines locavores as are those who prefer to eat locally grown or produced food. Choosing to eat local food is the fresher and superior choice for many reasons:

1. Produce shipped from outside the [...]

Tip 7-Organic Pantry

So you now know how essential meat, dairy, eggs and produce are to buy organic ‘cuz we know you read our last several posts (right?), but what about everything else we eat? Everything from cereal to granola, to crackers, cookies, bread and so on.

There are endless brand choices when it comes to buying organic dry [...]

Tip 6-The Dirty Dozen

The produce you should consider buying organic is surprisingly easy to understand thanks to a simple list called, “They Dirty Dozen”. For those who have to prioritize what products to pay a little extra for to eat organic, the dirty dozen breaks it down.

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries & Raspberries
7. Cherries
8. [...]