How To Build a Greener Dream Home

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                    One of the most important reasons people choose to build or renovate their home is to personalize it to meet their needs. Many home builders specialize in ways to incorporate energy-efficient and sustainable building practices. Sustainable building practices are products or techniques designed to reduce a building’s impact on its global and local environment. Here are some ways you can incorporate green building practices into your home renovation or building process.

5 Renewable Energy Sources

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                    Earth harbors many different species of life. There are millions of plants and animals that have called this planet home for billions of years and many more, including humans, that will continue to reside here well into the future. Due to the longevity of the planet, people tend to treat its resources as though they are unlimited, which is far from the case. Forms of energy like oil, coal, natural gases, and nuclear power, once depleted, can't be replenished. Once consumed, these forms of energy also create gas emissions that are harmful to the atmosphere. There are however renewable resources that can be utilized to ensure that the planet remains a habitable place for its current and future occupants. Here are five sources of renewable energy that you can use today.

Top 'Homesteading + Green Gifts' 2018 - #HolidayGiftGuide #HGG #GiftIdeas

        If you are an eco-enthusiast like myself, you know how important it is to purchase socially conscious products for the planet and humanity on an everyday basis.  So of course you want to do the same during such a big shopping season when we can make the biggest impact.  Maybe your not that familiar with the "growing into green" lifestyle but someone around you is and you're looking to buy for them.  Regardless of the reason, THANK YOU!  I've got some really great products for the eco-enthusiasts of all levels this holiday!

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Below you will find further information on each product, their social media links, where to by, and A Lucky Ladybug's actual reviews.

Psyched for Summer Part 2

My entire family is very active throughout the year but especially in the summer.  We use any excuse we can find to spend time outdoors which also includes a lot of outdoor activities like sports and camping.  We especially enjoy tailgating and entertaining of any kind as you might already know.  That being said, I've got several products we've already made sure we have on hand to get our Summer started off the right way!

Growing a Green Planet #Giveaway Event @MOON_Blogs

Prizes will all focus on the planet, transitioning into a more eco-friendly lifestyle, and homesteading in the hopes of becoming self reliant.

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A Lucky Ladybug and Endless Food Systems

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Monica's Rants, Raves, and Reviews

Welcome to the Growing a Green Planet Giveaway!!  I have to thank each and every wonderful sponsor who helped truly make this giveaway event possible!

Please be patient with our bloggers websites and load times since this is such a large event.  The forms may take a little extra time AND it may seem like this one has a little extra work to enter.  Even though each of the packages have their own giveaway form, you will find that most of the entries are identical.  This way if you like/follow a page in one you will already have it done for the next!

Green Goodies

If you are an eco-enthusiast like myself, you know how important it is to purchase socially conscious products for the planet and humanity on an every day basis.  Whether it is making a huge change for your family and your lifestyle or it is something as simple as recycling when you can, each small effort can make the biggest change for the future!  I've got some really great goodies for the eco-enthusiasts of all levels.

Worm Factory 360 #Giveaway

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Sponsored by: Earth Easy

Healthy Pet - Simply Pine and ökocat Litter Review

        I've shared with everyone the wide variety of pet's we have and have had over the years.  I just feel like the more we have the happier our home is.  Each and everyone big and small are part of our family.  When you have small animal pets, they may seem easier to care for because they are usually contained in a tank or small critter cages.  However, there are still tons of important factors you need to be concerned with.  Bedding or litter being a major element of their environment.

Repurpose® Sustainable Tableware Review

        In making the decision to begin a major transition to have a green household, there are always going to be struggles. whether it's favorite products or a dependable brand that you've been loyal to forever.  Sometimes it's not everyone's decision or everyone doesn't give a 100% commitment.  Whatever it is though everyone needs to be reasonable and make those changes at their own speed.

Medela Freestyle Pump and Medela Recycles Review

        When you first find out you are pregnant, you tend to go a bit over board with all the gadgets, gifts, and accessories you can think of ever needing for baby.  Of course when bringing a new life into the world you think you need to give them everything available and be prepared for any and I mean ANY situation.  What you don't realize as an inexperienced parent is that most of it is a waste of some sort - time, effort, and especially money!

Unique #BacktoSchool Essentials (Part 3)

We all know Back to School season is in full force and while we know kids need the top trends in school supplies, there are more products which can help make a parent's life a bit easier too!  Today I have a few unique Back to School must have's for parents and their children as school resumes (or starts for the younger ones).

Greenwald's Brands All Purpose Cleaner Kit Review

        Ok so by now you should all know I make my own household cleaners and really anything I can to save money and help my family be healthier.  The only time I don't make my own is when I am reviewing products for certain companies.  In saying I only choose to bring in "certain companies" chemicals into my house, they need to meet a few of my trial requirements since I have made that change for my family.

CompoKeeper Kitchen Compost Bin Review and #Giveaway

  

        As you all might already know I am an avid worm composter.  I absolutely love my worms and all they do for me!  Not only do I feel like I am recycling even more than just the basics but since starting the worm compost five years ago, my garden has been amazingly more fruitful!  Our landfills are taking over the planet and we each need to do our part to reduce our eco-footprint, recycle everything possible, and reuse anything left over.

Composting Fun AND w/ Worms

We love to compost in our household and for tons of reasons!  I wanted to share some tips I have learned along the way so hopefully you too can find it as easy as we do.  Composting is a great way to flourish your garden AND recycle waste.  I try to utilize every resource I have for my family and home to be "GREEN".  I believe we all not only need to do our part to protect our planet but to ensure a safe future for our children.  Composting also helps minimize the amount of waste going into our landfills. 

Colorful Composting #Giveaway Event @MOON_Blogs

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CompoKeeper

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#EarthDay Recycling Ideas #CareToRecycle

        O.K. everyone of my readers should know by now that I try my hardest to live the most eco-friendly lifestyle as realistically possible.  Of course this isn't always easy at times having a family of five but we try our hardest.  The easiest way to do so I've found, is through recycling and up-cycling.  Kids (or at least mine) love doing crafts of any kind which is why I try to turn any kind of waste I can into a project for us to work together on.

Environmental Business Practices

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In order to be successful, a business must get two essential things right: They must add something of value to the world and they must be profitable. Studies have shown that businesses that produce a lot of trash do not produce as much value or profit as those who follow the advice to reduce, reuse and recycle.

POOF! The Mess is Gone #Giveaway Event @MOON_Blogs

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(2) One-year supply

(1) Six-month supply

(1) Three-month supply

of 

Eco-Poof Bags

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Colorful Composting #Giveaway Event @MOON_Blogs - #BloggerOpp

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CompoKeeper

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CoolGear Products - Powerade Zero Drops Sports Bottle + Salad Kit Review and #Giveaway

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"Growing a Green Planet" Giveaway

        With summer upon us, we are starting to spend more time outdoors.  So while we already don't use any paper products we know we want to be able to have everything we need to travel outdoors and stay there as much as possible.  In the past we've used each and every alternative to paper we possibly could.  The brand you will most frequently find us using is Cool Gear Inc.  Not only have a enjoyed the many opportunities to be an ambassador for the brand but it truly is one which has me and my family in mind.