Looking for eco friendly and sustainable all natural deodorants? It can be difficult to find one that actually works. I’ve tried a bunch to hopefully make that decision a little easier! Deodorant is one of the first things I switched when moving to a more natural lifestyle because it can be full of questionable ingredients...
Has the last year thrown off your sleep schedule or is it just me? I find myself consistently resisting bedtime, and I’ve fallen into a slew of bad habits. One of my goals this year is to create a healthier night time routine so I can sleep better. I also want to improve my quality...
Not all eco-friendly laundry detergent is made equal. If you want to pick a good one that will actually clean your clothes, you’ve come to the right place. In my experience a lot of eco-friendly laundry detergents are actually just laundry soap. And trust me, that can end up ruining your clothes. For more information...
Did you catch my last post how to master second hand shopping? Be sure to check it out because #4 is extra important when it comes to shopping with online thrift stores. I know a lot of people lack access to quality thrift stores or the time to search through hundreds of racks searching for...
Living in Northern California I don’t really need a large, warm, puffer coat. In fact, the only time I really needed a coat was when I went to New York with my mom a few years ago and snow was in the forecast. Since she was coming from my childhood home, I just had her...
Is eco friendly living on your to-do list? Getting started can be pretty intimidating so I’ve created a zero waste challenge that will ease you into making sustainable changes. And, don’t forget to check out all my blog posts for beginners. While I’m super proud of the content I’ve created, it’s still only one view...
This vegetarian chili is based off My dad’s famous chili recipe. Seriously, he makes the best chili! Now, I know everyone thinks their dad makes the best chili, but I’m just going to unequivocally say that my dad’s is definitely up there and you know why…. I don’t even like chili. I have nightmares of...
Welcome to the 2020 Going Zero Waste gifts guide! Creating gift guides every year is one of my favorite blog posts to write. Both my mother and I have the love language of gifts, and I’ve worked to reconcile that with adopting a more minimal and low-waste lifestyle. In fact, I think my love language...
Looking to clean out your closet? Don’t just donate – resell! Here are 7 of best places to sell your clothes online. Yes, you can do it from the comfort of your own home via the internet making this an easy way to earn some extra cash and prevent textile waste from going to the...
I used to love DIYing my own products. Nothing brought me more joy than getting into the kitchen to craft wonderful things like a witch at her cauldron. My favorite things to make were cleaning recipes like homemade Febreze and skin care products like lip balm. Now, I still enjoy making my own cleaning products,...
There’s nothing quite like a pair of denim jeans that fit you just right. Denim is truly timeless and a classic staple in most of our wardrobes, but how eco-friendly or sustainable is this material? Do you know how much water it takes to make just one pair of jeans? On average, it uses the...
As many of you know, Justin and I recently moved. In our old space, my office was a large, open concept area that was used for workouts, reading/lounging, and dancing – lots of dancing. Our new apartment is about the same size as the last place, but far less open concept and my office has...
It’s no secret that online shipping is booming, and a lot of that money is flowing directly to Amazon. So, I wanted to round up a few ethical and sustainable retailers where you can shop online that isn’t Amazon. There are so many eco-friendly e-commerce marketplaces similar to Amazon so you can shop your values...
Let’s be real – being a parent is tough work. If you’re about to have a baby or know someone who is, I wanted to round up a few eco-friendly gift ideas for babies and new parents! I hope these gifts will make a sustainable lifestyle a little bit easier all while juggling a new...
Zero waste living has become quite popular over the last few years, and I wanted to write an article about the things you should know before going zero waste. AKA all the things I wish someone had told me! Currently, most of the influential people in the zero waste movement are very welcoming and transparent...
Has anyone else caught the declutter bug? I have been going through all of my clothing to weed out what is working for me and what’s not. I’m thinking about listing some of my nice pieces that I don’t wear enough on a sales app like poshmark or depop and donating good quality pieces. However,...
With sustainable parenting, there’s an emphasis on teaching children to be eco-conscious as well as making mindful decisions based on environmental impact. Basically, you seek to raise kids that love and care about the environment which can be done in a number of ways! There are no set guidelines so feel free to have fun...
If you know me, then you know I am PASSIONATE about composting. We just moved, and are waiting for our apartment complex to finish their resident composting program. While I’m waiting, I didn’t want to put my food scraps in the landfill so I decided to build a compost bin. It was such an easy...
The bathroom might be the smallest room in your house but man-oh-man can it be wasteful! I’ve rounded up my best tips for you to create a more eco-friendly bathroom. The sheer amount of products that existed in my bathroom cabinets, under the sink, and in the shower, would shock you, and that doesn’t even...
Face masks are 2020s must have accessory. Justin and I were pretty lucky to have two reusable faces masks inside our eco-friendly emergency kit. Unfortunately… we lost both of them in the move. I wanted to order a few to have on hand because I think it would be best to rotate when washing. With...
