Many people believe we need a copious amounts of baby things when they’re first born. First, no, just no. Second, you can buy as you…
My (Almost) Zero Waste Bathroom: Plastic Free & Non Toxic Living in the Home
After six years, I can finally call myself zero waste. JUST KIDDING. I can’t call myself zero waste and don’t even after six years of…
How to Naturally Get Stains Out of Cloth Diapers by Sun Bleaching
I am ashamed to say it out loud. Well, type it out I suppose. I haven’t washed diapers in almost one week. Maybe more. Eight…
10+ Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for a Seasoned Mother
If your mother is anything like mine, my heart goes out to you. My mom is at the stage of her life where she has…
How to NOT have an Eco-Friendly Kids Birthday Party
My son turned four this week. He also had his first haircut in all those four years (bring on the mom tears). I bought way…
Eco-Friendly Living & Simple Sustainability in Our Daily Lives
Welcome back to part 3 of my eco-friendly living in our daily life mini-series! Check out part 1 & part 2 for even more ways…
6 Simple Ways to Go Zero Waste as a New Parent
Trying to go ‘zero waste’ in a highly consumable and disposable society is an uphill journey, even if you’re a seasoned parent. Becoming a new…
Simple Eco-Friendly Ideas for Making a Sustainable Easter Basket
Chocolate, bunnies, crocuses, eggs, children in sandals, lots of running, and the green blooms of spring. Ah, spring. Not warm enough yet still, but the…
An Honest & Unusual Sustainability Confession- The Worst Zero Waste Swap People Want You To Make
Some relationships just don’t last. They just aren’t sustainable in the way you hoped. I may have to go through either a serious break up…
How to Make SIMPLE, Natural, Non-Toxic Cleaning Products
Walking down the aisles of VOCs and synthetic chemical compounds is just such a delight for me and my family. I love breathing in the…