This is a sponsored* post about creating an eco-friendly lifestyle at home. We all have a responsibility to care for the Earth, and the environment which sustains us. While we need to take many “big” steps, we can also take small ones to both care for our planet and improve our own immediate environment. Here […]
612viewsWant to kill mosquitoes before they bite you to death and make the kids miserable? So did Brandi Stupica. The Michigan mom of two hated worrying about her kids getting mosquito bites that could lead to something more serious, like dengue fever or even the Zika virus. But she also hated using toxic chemical-based mosquito repellent because, […]
Mosquitoes are out in full force, but before you run for the big toxic guns, read this post. We’ve researched several options to help you buy non toxic mosquito repellent or make your own. PLUS: Don’t let the buggers breed. Here’s how to reduce mosquito breeding on your property. How to Buy Non […]
Are you plagued by fruit flies? I’ve had swarms of them in my kitchen this summer – and they were everywhere, hovering over the fruit bowl, perched on the edge of the kitchen sink, flying by when I was cooking at the stove. They’re not only tiny, but so fast, I could never seem […]
Do you hate mosquitos? Who doesn’t? But just hating them won’t make them go away. One way to keep them at bay is to use a good but non-toxic to humans repellent; I list some options below. But it also helps to trap them, which is why I want you to know about a […]
1.5kviewsSummer’s not the only thing in full swing right now. If you live anywhere except a desert, you’re likely to be plagued by mosquitoes. Most conventional mosquito repellents contain DEET, a chemical that is toxic to a variety of flying and biting insects and has raised questions about its safety for people. The federal Agency for […]
