Empty toilet paper roll made into a planter

Ditch the Plastic

Plastic is hard to avoid. The material seems to be everywhere—near our food and drinks, housing our electronic devices, even in our children’s toys. With such pervasiveness, it can be easy to assume that all of these uses are safe. But there is scientific evidence that suggests plastic may be… Read more

Dog and Cat

Apartment tips for your puppy or kitten

A new puppy or kitten can provide a unique, lasting form of companionship, but your new BFF also requires a good deal of work. What’s more, living in an apartment with a puppy or kitten means adhering to guidelines that may be a little bit more involved than those of… Read more

Baby's bedroom

5 Tips to make a bright and well organized playroom

Playtime is crucial for a child’s physical and mental development, which is why the space where they play is so important. If your playroom is looking like it could use a little fixing up, try these five tips to create a more enriching, organized environment! 1) Make things accessible. As… Read more

Family Pet

5 Reasons why it’s important to have a family pet

A pet is more than just a pet—he or she is a special member of a family (and unless you get a parrot, the only member of the family who won’t talk back)! Are you considering a pet for your family? We think these five reasons will convince you that… Read more

cat blue eyes

5 Pet photography tips

What do pet ownership and photography have in common? Both call for special skills that are honed over time and involve being comfortable with not having total control over a situation. When you put them together, what you get is an endeavor that requires great timing. But in order to… Read more