If you’ve been around my website or Instagram for a while, then you know one of my favorite tag-lines and words that I use to describe myself is a ‘climate optimist.’ Being a climate optimist is all about finding joy in life. Even when things look bleak, it’s believing that together we can turn things...
Tag: <span>Wellness</span>
Sustainable and Cheap – 15 Self-Care Ideas
Is anyone else having a hard time? Feeling a lot of anxiety and stress? I know that my mental health has definitely taken a hit. If you’re feeling the same way, you’re certainly not alone. It’s easy to be stressed and overwhelmed with the current state of affairs or what’s going on with our planet....
10 Wellness Habits You Should Adopt for the New Year
You might be wondering why I’m writing a blog post about adopting wellness habits for the new year when it’s already March. But, to be honest, the month doesn’t matter that much, you know? I find myself drawn to setting intentions/resolutions closer to my birthday rather than the start of a new calendar year. It’s...
5 Tips for Digitally Detoxing and Why You Should Give it a Try
I digitally detoxed for the first time last year and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my entire life. I know, I know that sounds extreme, but I’m not exaggerating. At the end of last year, I was tired, completely burnt out and severely lacking in creativity so I decided to...
3 Zero Waste Immune Boosters
Want to avoid getting sick this season? I can’t say I blame you! Here are three zero waste immune boosters that will help you stay healthy as can be. Prevention is always the best method, but if you do wind up getting sick, be sure to check out these zero waste cold and flu remedies....
Thinx Review: I Tried Every Style of Thinx Period Panties
Thinx has a number of different styles of period panties so I wanted to write a full Thinx review because it can be difficult to know which style might work best for you and your flow. I’ve been wearing Thinx for almost five years now and they’re one of my favorite zero waste swaps I’ve...
Eco Friendly and Sustainable Supplements
A while back on Instagram stories I shared all of the supplements I take. I received a BUNCH of questions so I figured I should write a whole blog post. Up first, this post is about what I do. It’s in no way shape or form telling you what to do. I am not a...
Tips for Dealing with Eco-Anxiety
Eco-anxiety is nothing new, but the term has recently been coined to explain the anxiety, grief, and despair that’s often felt about the state of the environment/climate change or climate breakdown. There’s a growing, new vocabulary for how we address the climate as climate change feels passive and adaptable whereas breakdown or emergency sound more...
How to Incorporate Adaptogens in Your Morning Lattes
If you’ve seen my Instagram stories then you’ve definitely seen me pour a matcha latte once, twice, or a dozen times. When I make my matcha lattes, I always include dashes, pinches, and scoops of different powders like Hecate called Adaptogens to which I get a bunch of DMs saying – adapta-what? So, I figured...
All-Natural Cough Remedies
California is in full bloom, and lots of people’s allergies are causing runny noses, watery eyes, and lot’s of coughing. If you’re starting to feel a sore throat coming on, or already have a cough, there are several zero waste cough remedies that could help. First and foremost, always remember to put health first! Going...
What is CBD? Everything You Need to Know
I’ve been taking full spectrum CBD oil for almost a year now, and have received a ton of DMs and questions about what it is, how it works, why – pretty much the full run down of who, what, where, when, why, AND how. I figured it was high time to answer all of your...
10 Self Care Practices that are good for you and the environment
Going Zero Waste just turned FOUR! I can’t believe it – Happy birthday GZW! It has been a wild ride. This little hobby has turned into something I am so incredibly proud of and a full-time career! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be here, but here I am… and I...
5 Tips for Building a Zero Waste First Aid Kit
Recently, I’ve been thinking about zero waste first-aid kits. Is it possible to get away from plastic band-aids and tiny ketchup-sized packets of Neosporin? This article is in no way shape or form a referendum on personal health. Upfront, I want to say do whatever is best for your health: buy the medicine, take the...
How to Quit Coffee and Caffeine
One of the goals with my blog is to start talking more about my health and wellness journey. It’s something I’ve shied away from in the past because it didn’t fit into my very “How To” style blog. prefer video content? Scroll down to the bottom of the post! But, the fact of the matter...
10 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During Your Period
I have been talking about hormones a lot lately on my Instagram Stories. If you’re not familiar with my story, you can read more about it here. Basically, I started going zero waste by cutting out plastic and other endocrine disruptors. I cut them out because I was trying to balance my hormones. I’ve been able...
Zero Waste Cold and Flu Remedies
Without fail, come January, I’m going to get a cold. It’s inevitable. Like clock work, the sniffles are coming with a fever and a massive headache. I don’t care how healthy you are or how well you eat, you can’t avoid being sick forever. I do believe that by taking good care of yourself, the...
Easy Elderberry Syrup
I am writing this on the cusp of a cold. My throat is scratchy and I’m clasping a handkerchief. Justin succumbed to a cold three days ago. He had a horrible fever. It’s like I’ve seen my future, but I’m committed to avoiding it. I’m not sure I’ll succeed, but I’ll go down fighting. I’ve...