I’m super excited to share a sneak peek into my very first Skillshare Class! Last year Skillshare came over to my house to film their first original video around sustainability. My class is called ‘Sustainable Living Basics | Simple Steps to Make an Impact’. I cover a large range of topics from simple swaps when...
If you’ve been following me on Instagram for any period of time then you know the ONE item I so desperately wish I could find in the bulk bins…. The marshmallow. This post was sponsored by Further Food all thoughts and opinions are my own for more information please see my disclosure policy. Any other...
Are you an avid tea drinker? I love a good cup of tea. It might surprise you to learn most tea bags are made from plastic. A new study found that the bags can release BILLIONS of plastic particles into your cup. Yum… This post was sponsored, some of the links below are affiliate links,...
HAPPY SUMMER EVERYONE! It’s basically official right? Summer solstice is right around the corner. Not that it has to be summer time to have a cookout, if you’re reading this for a family cookout in November, more power to you! But, since I’m publishing this in the summer and I’m going to assume you’re reading...
Ah, grocery shopping a task that you either love or HATE. I personally love grocery shopping. You might remember my ultimate guide to zero waste grocery shopping that goes over how to tare a jar and navigate those bulk-bins, but this guide – it’s a little bit different. It goes beyond just how to shop...
I love going to the farmers market. Every Saturday I look forward to seeing all the fresh, seasonal produce. Supporting local farmers is so good for the environment and local economy. It also puts a face behind the food you consume, a key step that’s missing at the supermarket. You never get to meet the...
This is going to be a pretty short blog post! I just wanted to share five easy zero waste kitchen swaps – ones that are great for beginners. I’m trying to write short blog posts to accompany all of my YouTube videos. Some of the links below are affiliate links. For more information please see...
Now that I live in a home with windows, I’ve become the plant lady I’ve always dreamed about being. I spend my weekends collecting new plant babes, watering them, and watching them flourish in our well lit, sunny home. For those of you not understanding my references to natural light and windows, check out my...
I’m working on a post with the EWC where a whole bunch of us are recording what we normally eat in a day. If you follow me on instagram stories, you know that I roast a lot of cauliflower and sweet potatoes! I was in the habit of prepping my lunches for the week on...
Mason jars are the handiest little kitchen items to have around. It’s easy to store food in them whether it be a portable lunch, dry good storage, or even for the freezer! For 13 more unexpected uses for mason jars check out this blog post here. This post was sponsored by iLids. I received these...
The most popular phrase you’ll see on this blog is “I hate food waste.” I do. I really, really, really HATE food waste. 40% of all the food in America is wasted. With all of that wasted food, we could feed 60 million people for a year! Food also makes up 20% of the solid...
There’s nothing that makes me happier than going out to eat for a nice meal. Growing up, going out to dinner was a treat! All of life’s major accomplishments like getting straight A’s, shooting an 86 on the golf course, or getting the lead in the school play were celebrated with skipping the cooking and...
You’re a vegetarian, your partner was raised meat and potatoes (and not changing anytime soon), your son has a peanut allergy and your daughter is allergic to dairy. How do accommodate all of these different dietary restrictions without losing your mind? How do you do it without cooking four different meals? Which sounds absolutely exhausting...
I am so excited to be working with the non-profit organization Love Food Hate Waste! We are bringing you a campaign to help end food waste this holiday season. You know, I HATE food waste, so I am thrilled to be offering you tips and tricks for freezing your veggies. Love Food Hate Waste has...
“How do you only spend $250 a month on organic groceries for two people?” I’ve been on a tight budget most of my adult life. Actors are not known for making lots of money. Hence, the starving artist title. Food is really important to me. I view food as medicine. It’s so important to eat...
Coming from Arkansas, the idea of filtering water had never crossed my mind. Arkansas has pure, spring fed mineral water. It’s some of the best tasting water in the world. If you live in Arkansas and buy bottled water, I could slap you. When I left Arkansas to embark on my acting journey, I brought...
Does anyone else feel that as soon as you get the hang of your schedule, it changes? Every time I think I’ve mastered something, I get thrown a curveball. I am a perfectionist friends. And, I know we talk about how it’s not about perfection over and over and over again. This is not only...
Happy zero waste week everyone! This year’s focus is food waste. If you can’t tell by my blog, I am kinda obsessed with food. I think about it all the time. What yummy treat do I get to eat today!? I went through a huge energy bite kick, then chocolate truffles, and now I’m on...
So, I love takeout. Takeout and a movie at home or a basketball game with brews is my kind of evening. I like low key, pajamas, and good food – especially when I’m not cooking. We make roughly 19-20 out of the 21 meals a week we eat at home. It’s really difficult for us...
This isn’t necessarily a zero waste topic. Today we’re focusing on sustainability. Palm oil is in EVERYTHING. And, I mean everything: snacks, beauty products, cleaning products, pet food, and the list goes on. photo from foei.org Even package free stuff from the bulk bins contain palm oil. As zero waste becomes more popular, there will be...
