Sustainably Clean: Tale of a Toilet
Lorraine Dolbear Lorraine Dolbear

Sustainably Clean: Tale of a Toilet

I am so happy with this swap. I never really liked the typical toilet bowl cleaner that comes in a bottle. Now I have a sparkling clean toilet and a sparkling clean conscience!

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How To Snack Without Wrappers
Lorraine Dolbear Lorraine Dolbear

How To Snack Without Wrappers

Wrappers are getting out of control. It seems like snacks are the worst offenders. Is it possible to break this cycle and switch to snacks with sustainable packaging?

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The Lost Art Of Fixing Things
Lorraine Dolbear Lorraine Dolbear

The Lost Art Of Fixing Things

Does anyone do shoe repair anymore??? It turns out, yes. Access to money and affordable goods means my instinct is to discard and buy new, but I’m working on changing that.

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Toy Exchange: Here’s What I Think
Lorraine Dolbear Lorraine Dolbear

Toy Exchange: Here’s What I Think

What a great way to reduce and reuse exactly at the time of year when people’s consumption habits increase. The key is actually replacing gifts that you’re planning to buy new with toys from the swap.

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Make Me A Sustainable Cup of Coffee!
Lorraine Dolbear Lorraine Dolbear

Make Me A Sustainable Cup of Coffee!

My first experience with refill coffee was a flop. I decided to give it one more try before looking for another zero waste option. Spoiler alert… the second time around was a success (phew!).

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Laundry Strips vs. Refill Jugs
Lorraine Dolbear Lorraine Dolbear

Laundry Strips vs. Refill Jugs

A couple of years ago I started refilling laundry detergent jugs rather than buying new. I was hesitant to get into laundry strips. A simple laundry strip is too good to be true... right?

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Should You Go Camping with a Baby & Pre-Schooler?
Lorraine Dolbear Lorraine Dolbear

Should You Go Camping with a Baby & Pre-Schooler?

Are you trying to get away for some peace and rest? Camping might not be the answer for you. Are you trying to bestow a sense of exploration and comfort with the outdoors? Then yes, go get your camp on!

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