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I am the founder of the green and happy mom blog and green and happy shop. After battling severe depression, I am determined to make the world a little better and I want to take you along that journey with me.

18 hours ago

6 Best Plastic Free Water Bottle

Drinking lots of water is important for our health but we want drink from a plastic free water bottle as much as possible.

Feb 4

How to Make a Dishwashing Soap

Making your own dishwashing soap is not hard and very fun. Not only that, it also saves money and plastic!

Jan 21

6 Fantastic Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Ziploc bags

Plastic Ziploc bags are very convenient but not very eco-friendly. Here I share 6 Fantastic Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Ziploc bags.

Jan 14

Organic Farming vs Conventional Farming

Read about the differences in pesticide and water use, yield, costs and GMO use of both organic and conventional farming.

Oct 29, 2021

4 Best Plant Based Milk Alternatives

Which plant based milk is the best alternative to cow milk when it comes to impact on our environment?

Sep 24, 2021

50+ Best Zero Waste Kitchen Products

The kitchen is the best place to start your zero waste journey. These are the 50+ best eco friendly kitchen products.

Sep 3, 2021

8+ Best Sustainable Straw Alternatives

We all know there are sustainable alternatives to disposable straws but which reusable straw is best for you?

Jul 18, 2021

6 Awesome Zero Waste Cleaning Kits

Cleaning will be more fun if you avoid hazardous chemicals in your how. These 6 awesome zero waste cleaning kits will help you start.

Jul 9, 2021

Arguments against and for veganism

Have you ever considered going vegan? Read here arguments for and against veganism.

Mar 26, 2021

7 Delicious Fairtrade Organic Chocolate brands.

We all love chocolate but not all brands are equally sustainable. Read here about several Fairtrade organic chocolate brands.

Feb 26, 2021

5 types of Vegetarians

We've all heard about people who don't eat meat, which we call "vegetarians." However, there are 5 types of vegetarians.

Feb 19, 2021

How To Freeze in Glass

Freezing food leftovers is glass it possible and not as hard as you might think.

Feb 5, 2021

What does Organic Food Mean? Definition, Practices, Certifications, and Benefits

We all know organic food is healthier but why is that and what does organic even mean?

Nov 6, 2020

Alternatives to Plastic Food Wraps

Most people use lots of plastic but often there are alternatives available. Especially around your food you want to avoid plastic.

Oct 23, 2020

Indoor Composting

To compost you don't need a large outdoor space. When you live in an apartment, composting is very doable.

Sep 4, 2020

Unpaper Towels

Have you have thought about unpaper towels as an alternative to disposable paper napkins and tissues?

Aug 21, 2020

Vegan vs. Plant-based: What’s The Difference?

Deciding to eat less meat is a great way to help our planet but do you know the difference between vegan and plant-based?

Jul 24, 2020

Biodegradable vs Compostable: What’s the Difference and Why It’s Important

When you live more sustainable, you'll notice lots of labels. Biodegradable and compostable are just a few but do you know the difference?

Jun 18, 2020

Natural Sponges

Did you know that most sponges nowadays are plastic? Switch to a more natural alternative natural sponge like loofah.

Apr 10, 2020

5 Disadvantages of Organic Farming

Have you considered the disadvantages of organic farming? Not only for the farmer but also for you as a consumer.