O snail, Climb Mt. Fuji, But slowly, slowly! Kobayashi Issa Yesterday my husband, Kris, and I climbed Mt. Fuji. Since we have around 1 year left in Japan, this is the last climbing season we’d be able to climb her. We haven’t done much hiking in Japan other than hiking Mt. Takao, but we knew …
With baby #2’s arrival rapidly approaching (only 4 weeks to go!), I’m realizing just how much stuff I don’t need. That being said, there are some things I’m so glad I kept from Ariana’s baby days that I’ll be able to use the second time around. Time to challenge myself to having a “zero waste …
If you were around last year at this time, you might remember I worked with Martine from Martine a La Mode. She’s a professional closet stylist who is passionate about secondhand shopping and sustainable fashion. When she asked if I wanted to do a maternity capsule closet, I jumped at the opportunity! Martine provides an …
If there’s one thing I hold near and dear to my heart, it’s healthy eating. Since we live overseas and don’t have access to an exclusively organic market or health food store, we have to make do with the commissary (grocery store) on our military base, as well as local Japanese grocery stores. You can …
It’s that time of year–the holiday season! Sometimes it can be challenging to find the right eco-friendly gift for your loved ones that live up to your criteria–whether you’re trying to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, or shop fair trade. Or maybe (hopefully) all three! That’s where I come in! I also think it’s important …
The need to save water may seem counter-intuitive at first glance. It rains all the time, the earth is covered in water, there is water all over the place! Why is conserving water SO important for our future? Let me break it down for you. Ninety-seven percent of the water on Earth is salty, leaving …
Race is the single strongest predictor of whether US residents have access to safe, potable water, according to a recent report. Since most of us don’t have to deal with it on a firsthand basis, it isn’t really on our minds. However, having access to clean water is a basic human right. It’s important to …
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and boy did I procrastinate with gifts this year! Usually we send flowers back home to our moms, but I recently learned just how unsustainable cut flowers can be. In my online shopping frenzy to come across the perfect gift for my mom and mother-in-law, I decided to …
This year’s Easter will certainly be one to remember, that’s for sure. You won’t be attending Easter Sunday church services, having community Easter egg hunts, or having Easter brunch with a group of your friends. However, that doesn’t mean Easter isn’t still happening. We’re doin’ this! We’re still celebrating Easter! I’ve put together a few …
Capsule wardrobes are becoming more and more popular, and with good reason! They help you develop your personal style, ensure you have an outfit you love for every occasion, and they help save the environment. What’s not to love? I knew all about capsule wardrobes, in theory. I even had a Pinterest board for capsule …
