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Trees and the Environment {With Infographic}

February 11, 2017 by Emilee Evans

Did you know that one tree keeps a family of four alive for one year? Many of us do appreciate trees, but sometimes we can forget just how important they are in our lives. 20 million new trees would provide us with 260 million tons of oxygen and remove 10 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. When we cut down our trees, we are removing the air we breathe.
Not only do trees help us breathe but they also help us to relax, lower our heart rates, and reduce stress. Interestingly, hospital patients with a view of trees from their hospital beds, spend 8% fewer days in hospital.
In urban areas, people are particularly vulnerable to a poor quality of air because of the lack of trees, and this can have an extremely detrimental effect on our health. Moreover, cities by their nature are noisy and trees can block urban noise almost as effectively as stone walls and provide cooling and shading on hot days. Trees can even absorb pollutants and turn them into less harmful forms.
Many important products come from trees including vitamins, toothpaste, and certain medicines but it’s important to ensure that trees are not cut down without careful consideration. Trees live for a long time and the oldest tree in the world is in Sweden and is 9,558 years. The tallest tree in the world stands at a magnificent 397.7 ft. while the smallest tree is only between 1-6 cm in height but, of course, still produces plenty of oxygen for us. Neat, right? It’s important to remember just how unique and powerful every tree we cut down is.

Benefits of Trees

Check out this infographic from Capital Garden Services for more information on the importance of trees in the environment. I hope you find it as interesting as I do. It’s also a great infographic to share with your kids for an impromtu science lesson or just for an educational discussion!
Benefits of Trees - Trees and the Environment
 

Natural Dental Care with Himalaya Botanique

December 14, 2016 by Emilee Evans

Probably one of the biggest challenges I have as someone who prefers natural products is finding natural dental care products. From wasteful plastic toothbrushes to toothpaste with questionable ingredients, it’s hard to sort through it all and find the ideal products! That is why I was excited to try the natural dental products
offered by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare.
Disclosure: I received this product for free from Moms Meet, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my blog. The opinions posted are my own.
For my review I received a variety of products from Himalaya Herbal Healthcare – namely a variety of Himalaya Botanique toothpaste as well as a bamboo toothbrush, a sari bag and personal care bag.
Natural Dental Care with Himalaya Botanique
For one, I was impressed that they offer so many varieties of their Himalaya Botanique toothpaste. One of the biggest challenges I have found is I may find a natural toothpaste I like but it’s only available in one or two varieties. The varieties I received to review include: the Complete Care toothpaste in Simply Spearmint, Simply Peppermint, Simply Cinnamon, and Simply Mint as well as the Whitening Complete Care Toothpaste in Simply Mint and Simply Peppermint. They offer basic varieties as well as the whitening toothpaste, which I think is unique. Whitening naturally? Yes, with pineapple and papaya enzymes!
Of course, the biggest thing I appreciate is they don’t have all the questionable ingredients I try to avoid. There is no fluoride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Carrageenan. They are also gluten-free as well. These ingredients are common in many toothpastes. Despite not having SLS, I found they all still “foam” a little bit. You really only need to use a little bit. It does go a long way!
They really have cleaning power, too! My mouth feels so refreshed afterwards! Unfortunately, two of my three children are sensitive to what they call “spicy” toothpaste, which essentially just means they are minty. My 9 year old daughter also loves this toothpaste, though, and often mentions how her teeth and mouth feel so much cleaner after brushing as well.
Himalaya Herbal Healthcare also put a lot of thought into their packaging. The toothpaste packaging is made with 100% recycled material and is printed with soy based inks.
Eco friendly packaging
Overall, I love what Himalaya Herbal Healthcare offers. I love that they offer such a great variety of natural dental products. Even better is that they are effective!

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Saving Money and Energy with ENERGY STAR Sound Bars and Dryers

October 31, 2016 by Emilee Evans

When we decided to make the commitment to be an eco-friendly household I learned there is so much more to it than just finding organic and eco-friendly products. Everything we do and use has some impact on our health and environment. That’s why I love that Best Buy is committed to providing sustainable products!
Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
Best Buy offers ENERGY STAR® certified products which help protect the environment by using reduced energy. This alone is something I feel good about, but there really are savings on the utility bills as well! ENERGY STAR certified products come with two price tags: the price for purchasing the product as well as the cost of operating the product. ENERGY STAR appliances and products can help save money on operating costs by reducing energy expenses without sacrificing performance. Who doesn’t love to save money?
In 2015, Best Buy customers purchased enough ENERGY STAR® certified products to collectively save $67,120,515 in annual energy costs! Amazing, right? Plus Best Buy customers purchased ENERGY STAR® certified products to collectively save enough energy to help power 70,538 households for a year.

ENERGY STAR Audio/Video Equipment – Sound Bars

Energy Star Sound Bar
ENERGY STAR Sound Bars are just some of the great ENERGY STAR certified audio/video equipment available at Best Buy. They are up to 50% more efficient than conventional models! Plus they look great, too! You can save even more energy when you pair them with other ENERGY STAR certified televisions and devices.
Find Sound Bars on the Best Buy Website.

ENERGY STAR Appliances – Dryers

I run my dryer almost every day. That is why I love ENERGY STAR dryers! They use up to 20% less energy than conventional dryers, but they still have amazing features and work well! Plus they have additional features like shutting off when they detect clothes are dry, which is what helps save energy! Many even include handy features like steam cycles, so you can save on ironing time (and energy) as well!
Energy Star Appliances Dryers
Here is an interesting fact: If all dryers sold in the US alone were ENERGY STAR certified, Americans could save $1.5 billion each year in utility costs! WOW! Plus, we could prevent greenhouse gas emissions that would be equal to more than 2 million vehicles. ENERGY STAR dryers are definitely the way to go!
Find ENERGY STAR dryers on the Best Buy Website. They offer other great ENERGY STAR appliances as well!
Another great benefit for using ENERGY STAR certified products is that you can generally find rebates as well!
Do you use ENERGY STAR certified products? Now is a great time to add some of the great ENERGY STAR certified products at Best Buy to your wishlist! You could kick off the new year with a goal of saving energy and money! Here are more great tips to save energy.
 

Healthy Home Cleaning with Murchison-Hume #MurchisonHume #MomsMeet

February 23, 2016 by Emilee Evans

Finding cleaners with safe ingredients can definitely be challenging. Although there are more options available, healthier cleaners are generally limited to one or two purposes. Although “All-Purpose” cleaners generally clean most things well, there are definitely exceptions. When I was presented with the opportunity from Moms Meet to review a variety of cleaning from Murchison-Hume, I was excited to try them out!
Safe and Effective Cleaners from Murchison-Hume
Disclosure: I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.
Murchison-Hume was created by a mom who was concerned about ingredients in common household cleaning products when her son developed allergic sensitivities. Former Fashion Editor and mother of two, Max Kater made it her mission to create cleaning and personal care products that would be safe, easy to use, beautiful, and effective. All of their ingredients are of the highest quality and are 99% or more natural and are always free of ammonias, bleach, dyes, formaldehyde, parabens, and phthalates. Their formulations are designed to be highly effective, while maintaining product safety and stability.
As an eco-friendly consumer, I can definitely appreciate everything Murchison-Hume has to offer. Here are just a few of the great features:

  • They are made in the USA.
  • They rapidly biodegrade into harmless by-products after drain disposal.
  • They can be used on any surface not harmed by water.
  • They never test on animals and are 100% Cruelty Free.
  • They are powerful, natural germ fighters that also eliminate odors without the use of harsh chemicals.
  • Refill and Bulk Buy options are available, and can be delivered right to your door at significant savings every day.

For my review I received the Murchison-Hume Home Starter Kit which retails for $59 and includes:

  • Boys’ Bathroom Cleaner (If you select Original Fig) OR Ladies’ Bathroom Cleaner (If you select Australian White Grapefruit) – I received the Ladies’ Bathroom Cleaner
  • Premium Glass Cleaner (Fragrance-Free)
  • Everyday Furniture & Upholstery Cleaner
  • Effortless Floor Cleaner
  • Spit & Polish Stainless Steel Cleaner (Fragrance-Free)
  • Counter Safe All-Purpose Cleaner
  • (1) Murchison-Hume Jute Tote

Murchison-Hume Home Starter Kit
I love the variety and love that it includes such a great tote! The one thing that I was most excited about is the fact that there really is such a variety. I truly am used to two options – all-purpose and glass. Now I was presented with so many options I got so giddy I had to tell my husband all about it!
A floor cleaner? We have all hard floors, and this is something that is so appreciated! When they say effortless, they really mean it! With kids and pets, I am constantly cleaning up messes, and it has become so much easier! Everyday Upholstery? Stainless Steel Cleaner? These are things a typical “All-Purpose Cleaner” just can’t cover.
I have found the cleaners to be easy to use, and I have really found all of them to be effective. As a homemaker concerned about natural ingredients, the Murchison-Hume products have really filled a void in our home. Our bathroom smells wonderful, and the mirrors are clean and streak-free. The floor spills are a quick clean up with no fuss. The kitchen counters look great, and the furniture is easy to clean now, too. There really isn’t anything missing from the Home Starter Kit! The bottles just look sharp, too!
Murchison-Hume Cleaners
Overall, I have been so pleased by the Murchison-Hume cleaners. I love that I’m able to clean our whole home using products that are safe as well as effective. I love that they offer fragrance options and such a variety of products, so I can take care of my whole home and do so safely.
In addition to the great home cleaners, Murchison-Hume has a dog care line. “Best in Show” products are scented with essential oils that keep your fur babies naturally pest free without the use of synthetic fragrances or silicone!

*Special!!!*

Check out all the great products at Murchison-Hume and receive 20% off any order by using code MomsMeet20 at checkout. This code is valid through March 31, 2016, so be sure to take advantage of it before it’s over!

For More Information:

Visit the Murchison-Hume Website
Connect with Murchison-Hume on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram

*Giveaway!!!*

Would you like to win your own Murchison-Hume Home Starter Kit? This giveaway runs through 3/11/16 at 11pm Eastern Time and is open to US residents ages 18+. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY NOW!!
 

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