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It's officially December! Which means Halloween costumes are hung up, Thanksgiving leftovers are gone and we can put up our trees without being judged! Christmas is the time of kindness, giving and spreading joy which are all some of my favorite things to be on the giving or receiving end. But, did you know, we… Continue reading 7 Ways to Cut down on Christmas Waste
We all know being 100% zero waste in our society can feel almost impossible but I'm here to share how we are cutting our waste by more than half from last year. I've planned out the menu, made my list and did the grocery shopping. Now I'm here to share our Thanksgiving menu. We cut… Continue reading A Low Waste Thanksgiving
As we start I want to remind you, this isn't about throwing away all your products to buy new fancy items. Take things slow, buy as needed, and don't feel the need to be perfect and overwhelm yourself. You can check out one of my previous blog posts, Biggest Zero Waste Mistakes, this will give… Continue reading How to Break Free From Household Plastic
Let's face it, food is the most crucial part of our life. We need food to live and we need the right food to be healthy. We spend a good part of our week planning meals, budgeting for groceries & going to the grocery store not to mention all the cooking and cleaning that follows.… Continue reading How I feed my family of 6 on $80 A week
The past few months I have been really diving into going zero waste, and I've realized just how challenging it can be to break free from certain things. Especially when you're trying to lead kids and a stubborn boyfriend with you. When everyone isn't fully on board it can tend to pull you out of… Continue reading Zero Waste Camping
Two months ago, I had a strong urge to go camping. Life was frustrating I was overly exhausted & burnt out, so I wanted a relaxing getaway. I planned some days off of work not knowing where I was going yet and decided to take just my oldest. He is the “easiest” kid as far… Continue reading Florida State Parks
Over the past couple months I've really started assessing my purchases as a consumer. I not only make sure what I buy has real value to my life but also, I have been taking note how items I would normally buy are packaged. I really started seeing the bigger picture on how much waste must… Continue reading Happiness & Stuff
It's been four months since I posted why I was (attempting) to go vegan. As expected, I've failed. There were some days where I ate only vegan foods all day but, most others included things like eggs, cheese, and butter. I can proudly say I have really cut down on my actual meat consumption -… Continue reading Vegan Starter Tips
As I dive into the zero waste community I notice some trends, trends that aren't so zero waste. People get wrapped up in the excitement of a new lifestyle they believe in but sometimes stray from the main concept. Straying is normal in any part of life, as long as you hope back on track… Continue reading Biggest Zero Waste Mistakes
