Valentine’s Day has many historical roots in Catholic and Roman celebrations about fertility, love, birds, and the coming spring. Popularized by English poets, Valentine’s letters were shared as far back as the Middle Ages. By the 1700s, Valentine’s Day was becoming popularly celebrated. Today, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate love, not only …
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Last year, we shared some of our favorite gifts for travelers and those trying to be more eco-conscious consumers. This year, we have heard from many people who hope to shop a little less and make the holidays more sustainable. So below, we are sharing some of our favorite alternative gifts/gifting ideas that are meaningful …
Plastic pollution in the ocean is a serious problem that threatens the ocean ecosystem. The Ocean Conservancy estimates that there are currently 150 million metric tons of plastic in the ocean, and that we add 8 million tons each year. How long that plastic will last varies, but many types of plastic exist 200 years …
Seth and I recently packed up our entire home and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. As we were preparing for this new adventure, we learned that 16.8 billion pounds of trash are sent to landfills each year as a result of moves in the United States alone. We wanted no parts of contributing to this statistic, so we did some major research and compiled our top five tips for an eco-friendly move here.