Living Naturally

Tired of feeling like a drill sergeant? Focus on fun and watch your family life flourish.

Reducing, reusing and recycling the amount of trash you generate is easier than ever. Here’s a start!

Get to know your neighborhood and you’ll find more joy in where you live and who’s nearby.

Entrepreneur, bestselling author and mother Kate Northrup shows working women around the world how to work less, focus more on what matters.

While we’re just a few weeks out, there’s still plenty that can be done to ensure a flourishing garden this season.

As we slowly segue from one season to the next, many of us are itching to get out of our homes and into our gardens. We’re aching for the rain to subside and excited about the promise of fresh crops of vegetables and emerging flowers in vibrant hues.

Homework, errands, household chores, sports commitments, oh my! In this dizzying pace of life, we often muddle through our days misdirected. Focus is on doing, not living. Or sharing, for that matter. Many of us would love to slow it down a little and spend more “quality time” with our children and spouses. But who’s got the time? We do.

Zero Waste may not be for everyone, Krystina acknowledges, but everyone can make small changes to reduce their plastic use and environmental footprint. Start with everyday items like bamboo toothbrushes and stainless steel safety razors. Purchase what you need not just bulk. Borrow instead of buy.

To minimize the chaos lurking in every corner of the home, get creative. Reconsider trashing what others could use. Search online for organizations, causes and help centers locally and nationwide. You’ll be surprised by the number of meaningful places to give.

Great news is cleaning your down items is easy and can be done at home, for the most part. But before you get to work, be sure to read the instructions on the tags.