Dirty Dishes + Clean Conscience: Refill Dishwasher Pods
This was an easy swap! If you’re already buying dishwasher pods at the store, then you’ll find it’s a seamless transition to refill pods.
How To Bring Your Own Bread Bag (BYOBB)
Buying bread without a plastic bag has been two years in the works, for me. I finally made it happen, and you can too!
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!
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?
Outdoor Playgroup: 7 Reasons to Start One!
Did you know that playing with dirt improves healthiness and happiness. WHAT! Tell that to my inner germophobe and messophobe.
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.
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.
Book Review: Seven Connections Between Braiding Sweetgrass & Sustainable Living
Robin Wall Kimmerer presents a vision for healing the relationship between indigenous peoples and settler peoples. We start by healing our relationship with the earth.
My Sustainable Dishes Routine & Five Things I Love About A Bar of Dish Soap
By switching to a sustainable dishes routine I’ve saved 100+ bottles in the past two years. Think of the impact we can make by working together to become zero waste!
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!).
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?
What I’ve Learned After Two Years of Backyard Composting: Do’s and Don’ts
It makes a huge impact to put your food waste in the compost rather than send it to the dump. Making this switch was a big leap for me, but totally worth it. I’m learning as I go, and so can you!
My Sustainable Shower Routine & Six Things I Don’t Miss About Bottled Products
I love my unwrapped shower products, and there is actually nothing I miss about bottled shower products... BUT I have compiled a list of six specific ways I am more satisfied with waste free shower products (things I DON’T miss about bottled products!).
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!