Plastic-Free July is a global challenge that millions of people undertake to reduce their plastic usage. We all know the power of social media challenges and movements, and if you’re reading this, you want to be part of this campaign too! To get started, head on over to www.plasticfreejuly.org to sign up for the challenge. …
Recently, I’ve discovered a parenting hack that works wonders for my stress levels, how much patience I have with my daughter, how levelheaded I am when problems arise, and my overall mood throughout the day. I’ve noticed that my own mood helps set the tone for how the rest of the household feels. When my …
Since waking up to a more sustainable way of life, I’ve realized the importance of making your own kitchen staples. Choosing to make a few simple recipes from scratch helps my family accomplish three things: Helps us reduce plastic waste Allows us to eat more organic food Enables us to have less processed meals Ever …
Hummus sandwiches are one of my favorite meals for hot, summer days. They’re quick, light, easy and packed with flavor. Avocado, cucumber, tomato and lettuce all taste amazing between a couple of pieces of hummus-slathered bread. I’ll be honest with you, this isn’t some elaborate, gourmet hummus recipe. You won’t be standing in your kitchen …
Hi friend! I’m here to share my mom’s homemade bread recipe with you. It’s easy, simple and delicious. This is the only recipe I have EVER used to make bread because it’s come out perfect for me every single time. On top of that, it makes 4 loaves of bread. One for now, 3 to …
Plastic waste and birthday parties go hand in hand. From the crinkly plastic baggies of party favors, to the red solo cups, forks, styrofoam plates, tablecloths and balloons–almost everything at a kids birthday party is plastic! It makes sense. It’s cheap, it’s disposable, and clean up is almost too good to be true! Just drag …
I have a confession to make. I still use plastic. And I don’t see any foreseeable end to it in my near future (certainly not while I’m living in Japan). Am I always striving to find ways to reduce waste and live more sustainably? Yes. But do I think I’ll be able to be completely …
Last month my in-laws came to visit and we all took the bullet train down to spend 6 days in Kyoto and Osaka. Our first three days we spent in Kyoto, which used to be the capital of Japan. I’ve always heard “If you want to experience the real Japan, spend time in Kyoto instead …
Glass jars are a staple in a sustainable household and can be used for so many different things. I aspire to own less instead of more, therefore any single item that can fulfill multiple purposes is near and dear to my heart. This is one of the reasons why glass jars have earned their place …
What if I could tell you that you can go zero waste without spending any money? Trust me, you can. The zero waste movement is gaining more and more momentum every day (yay!) as people are waking up to the environmental implications of the waste they produce. However, as more people gain interest in zero …