Good Matters Blog

Drinking water is an ideal way to wet your whistle. According to the American Heart Association, "For most people, water...

If you have herbs growing in your garden, you may be wondering how to make your own tea blends. Next...

Fact: you can eat ice cream and still maintain a healthy lifestyle. And this summer, you can quickly learn how...

Did you know that August is Family Fun Month? If you've never celebrated this obscure holiday before, this is the...

We all love a little pat on the back. So, when your child passes a developmental milestone with confidence and...

I'm a visual gal. I've always gravitated toward photography to document special moments and edge-of-paper doodles to ease an anxious...

If you're an avid reader, you probably have a bookshelf bursting with books . . . and stacks of books...

Recycling has evolved dramatically over the decades, and many products that once fell to their fate in landfills can now...

When you pull the trash can to the curb every week, it's easy to overlook how heavy it is. But...

What's the only thing better than helping the environment? Looking your personal best while doing it, of course! The concept...

Getting ready to throw a party, but want to celebrate in an environmentally conscious way? You've probably thought about going...

A fun, educational activity for kids that combines music and environmental sustainability is more obtainable than you think. If this...

Hitting the books isn't the only way your kids develop important skills when school lets out for the day. Put...

Spring makes me giddy. I'm pining for evening picnics at the local park with the hubby, followed by trail adventures...

Giving blood can save lives: one pint of donated blood can help as many as three people in need, according...

My household is several totes deep into spring-cleaning. Decluttering isn't just great for the house—it's great for the mind, too!...

Poverty is hard to explain to kids who always know where "home" is and what's for dinner. One symptom of...

As you gear up to head out to the beach this summer, consider the impact you can make on the...

Typically, you turn to deodorant to help you smell good. This means scent can be an essential factor in selecting...

Summer sun and a break from school likely mean your tween is spending more hours outdoors running, playing, and sweating...

Charcoal might sound like the last thing you'd want to put in your mouth, but activated charcoal has proven to...

When I think of sage, memories of fragrant Christmas dinners and gardening with my grandmother come to mind. Although I'm...

Most evenings, I enjoy a lingering soak in the bathtub as part of my self-care routine. The soothing, warm water...

For many of us, hair removal accompanies our ongoing grooming and beauty routines. Whether we're ridding ourselves of stray whiskers,...