By Kate Agliata: Summer is Here—Stay Indoors? Yikes, Birmingham Air Quality Ranks Among Worst in Country! Stop what you’re doing for just a few seconds to inhale deeply—just humor me, if you will! Okay, you can exhale. If you are indoors, you are probably able to to take that deep breath and...

By Amy Whitfield Richardson: Food recalls seem to happen on a more regular basis now, and acronyms like GMO and HFCS are popping up in conversations regarding food and children pretty much everywhere you turn. You can buy Organic, Locally Grown, All Natural, Free Range, and Grass Fed but what does...

By Kate Agliata: The U.S. Is the #1 trash-producing country in the world, producing about 40% of the entire world’s garbage. Every year the average American throws out about 1,200 pounds of organic waste. This organic garbage is the number one least recycled material in the U.S. Composting this...

Composting doesn’t have to be intimidating or difficult. Here’s an easy do it yourself composting bin you can make with your kids! It’s so cute and compact you can keep on your deck or back porch. What You’ll Need: Large Storage Bin with lid (approx 18 gallon) Brightly Colored...

As many of you know April is Green Month and we like to take the opportunity here on the site to focus on ideas, tips and tricks on how we all can incorporate some green living into our daily lives. It doesn’t have to be a big commitment, think baby steps. We hope that you will walk away with just...

If you missed Birmingham Recycles Day in October, it doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. Take that cereal box out of the trashcan and take the “I Recycle” pledge with your kids as part of America Recycles Day (ARD) November 15.ARD is a nationally-recognized initiative of Keep America Beautiful...

Times change. One day we want all the high-tech products then the next we want to keep it simple. The most basic natural products will always be the backbone of any beauty regime. Each has it’s positives and negatives, but the convenience and price factors weigh in heavily when you’re...

It’s April! It’s that month where we get our green bearings about us and remember that we can take care of Earth and take care of our homes at the same time! We’ve put together a few natural cleaning methods below from here or there.  We’d also love your input – share with...

Always a fun event in Birmingham! Help Auntie Litter Celebrate her 20th Year at Auntie Litter’s Earth Day Parade and Celebration! Enjoy live entertainment, science shows, costume contests, educational exhibits, and refreshments. The highlight of this event every year is the nation’s largest Earth...

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Earth Day than at our favorite spot for respite among the urban sprawl of Birmingham – The Birmingham Botanical Gardens. On Sunday, April 25th from 1-5 pm, head out to the 13th annual “Earth Day at the Gardens” celebration.  “Earth...