Binkies and Briefcases

I have been looking for things we can do around the house to be more environmentally friendly. As a young family, I know we use more than our fair share of plastic toys and cups, etc. So, I’ve been trying to slowly replace some common things around our house with more sustainable options. If you’re looking to do the same, scroll down to see the top five things we are loving right now. All of these options cost under $15 and they are easy enough to start doing right away. I’m including my affiliate links in case you’d like to grab some for your family as well. 

Wool Dryer Balls

I replaced our trusty dryer sheets with these reusable wool dryer balls. They work just as well at keeping static away, but they are a natural alternative and they are keeping dryer sheets out of the trash. Some people even find that they reduce drying time and save on energy costs. If you find yourself missing the fresh scent of dryer sheets, you can add a few drops of essential oil to them.  [Read more…]

Our girls are obsessed with making slime! Abby even asked to use her allowance to make this slime station so they could have a place for experimenting with the goopy stuff all summer long. 

Slime is definitely an outside only activity at our house. I love that they are essentially doing science experiments for fun, but to be honest, I find that few things in parenting have tested my patience as much as this stuff. When kids are making slime, they are making a MESS. That’s why we are keeping this slime station outdoors, and I also added a few extra touches to help with clean-up. I bought all of our stuff at Target, but will add my Amazon affiliates links throughout this post in case you want to save yourself a trip and order online.  [Read more…]