Now is the perfect time to get a solar shower! It’s hot, you’ve got the sunshine at your ready disposal, showering via the sun will save you money on energy, and if you love camping, there are portable options too, which if you ask me, beats a cold lake bath any day. Here are some solar showers I adore:

BLING! Gander Mountain Shower Tent With 5-Gallon Solar Shower – this killer all in one tent/solar shower is total camping bliss. Get outside, but wash up at then end of a long day or dusty hike. This cool tent has a 5-gallon …read more

We recently looked at tips for an earth-friendly picnic. Today we’ll check out some specific eco-gear for your picnic. Starting, of course with baskets…

Eco Friendly Picnic Basket: 2 Person Handmade Wine & Cheese Basket – for a smaller picnic this little basket is perfect. It’s handmade with 100% natural and renewable resources. The natural willow basket comes with enough gear for a romantic picnic for two; bamboo plates, cutting board, utensils, recycled glass wine glasses, and natural cotton napkins. The stone lining is dye and chemical free cotton insulated lining.

Now that we’re right on the brink of hitting summer head on you may be thinking… Picnic weather! Picnics are eco-friendly naturally because they get you, your pals, and your family out into nature. On the flip side, the average picnic can take a tole on the environment. Don’t get out into nature, only to leave a negative impact, instead plan an eco-friendly picnic…

Take reusables: A reusable picnic basket vs. a bag; reusable dishes; and reusable cloth napkins can all be taken along on a picnic. If you can carry your gear to the site, you can carry it back. …read more